Westside

Nita Kulkarni

“Let’s live every day to the best of our abilities”

Flint obstetrics and gynecology physician Dr. Nita Kulkarni discussed the COVID-19 vaccine in relation to pregnancy with Flintside.

“[Music is] a place for you to listen and hear what you’re feeling, embrace it, and grow from it, so you don’t feel alone. I do it to connect and give me the ability to express my feelings without having any limitations.”
Transcending the limits of music with Flint creator Selah Zeus

"Music is what I use as a way to express emotions, to give experiences, and a safe place of growth."

The Shepps family not only had to navigate the pandemic, they had to navigate having a baby last year.
Flint family navigated giving birth and seeking out protections from COVID-19 during pandemic

"The Communication Access Center kind of took it into their hands to inform the Deaf community about vaccines becoming available for them and were able to host a clinic for that."

The Flint Fury have about 50 players on the roster, all chasing pro football dreams.
Flint Fury football team hoping to bring a championship to the city this summer

The Flint Fury have been a fixture in Flint since 2003. They're trying to bring a championship to the city this summer.

Players from a Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village football club receive instructions from a coach.
Flint’s Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village is working to restore youth sports in the city

With support from community partners, the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village envisions youth sports in Flint returning to the city's athletic peak.

Marquita Adams, the founder of Harambee Wellness, is one of Flint’s most prolific fitness professionals.
Getting Fit in Flint with “Zumba Diva” and Harambee Wellness founder Marquita Adams

"The goal is to create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment that gets residents moving!”

Flint native Dondre Young is part of Gov. Whitmer's Protect Michigan Commission.
Flint native working on statewide commission to alleviate vaccine hesitancy among young people

Flint native Dondre Young is working on a statewide commission to help alleviate vaccine hesitancy among young people and provide reliable information.

Soopa Dave created an unmistakable niche in Flint radio in the 1990s.
Catching up with radio personality Soopa Dave who left his mark on Flint listeners

"Soopa Dave is a legend in Flint, there will never be another."

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala regularly shares information about the COVID-19 vaccine with hesitant patients.
Seeking credible sources of information is key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

"We are nowhere near that 77 percent herd immunity level that we need, and we're already sort of seeing a waning interest in getting the vaccine."

"I realized why try to write punchlines and jokes [when I can] just be myself. I’m gonna go [on stage] with the same attitude from Facebook Live. I love being relatable."
Being bold, true, and God-fearing with Flint comedian Cheese Stixx’s

Flint comedian Cheese Stixx's discovered his love for entertaining when he was a student at Carman-Ainsworth High School.

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