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“I grew up steeped in that idea that you help those who come after you and you hope they will help the people who come after them.” Victoria Arteaga

Conozcan los tres lideres de la Latinx comunidad ayudandao familias en Flint

Meet three leaders of the Latinx community in Flint helping migrant families find hope.

Edith Prunty Spencer moved to Flint in 1948.
Learn how the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been serving Flint since the 1950s

“There was something special about the women who were AKAs."

“Fear no evil” on his left tells the story of the artist being robbed and pistol-whipped in Flint—a moment that left a permanent scar.
Flint artist Cam Howe talks sports dreams, reflects on the past & future goals

“The first radio station [to interview me] was 93.7. The first stage I grabbed the mic on was at Flint Local 432.”

Flint native Jonathan Quarles has a book coming out January 7, 2021.
“Everything that I do in life, it’s a representation of Flint”

Flint native Jonathan Quarles releases his first book, Making Dollars While Making Change, on January 7, 2021.

Flint Handmade volunteers made and donated more than 500 hats, scarves, and gloves at locations around the city in December.
How local artisans helped keep people warm this winter

Flint Handmade's Yarn Brigade made more than 500 winter items as part of its annual Operation: Warm Up Flint initiative in 2020.

“We’ve seen a lot of mental health and therapy services provided to dads, and they become more confident about their parenting, and becoming more involved in society." - Shon Hart
Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

The goal is to help children, by helping fathers become engaged in their families’ lives, which is what Hart believes is the missing link. “We believe fathers are a priority, not an option.”

RMC Mike (left) and Rio Da Yung OG are among rap acts from Flint growing in popularity.
What to watch in 2021 in Flint? Start with the music.

Flint's music scene exploded nationally in 2020. Flintside is proud to have profiled many of the artists having success and putting Flint on the map.

Justin and Jeron's poke bowl delicacy comes in a variety of flavors and styles.
How Flint’s Poke Bowl has survived — and got creative — during the pandemic

Brothers Justin Bush and Jeron Dotson were about to open their new restaurant. Then the pandemic hit. Here's how they've weathered it.

The Whaley Children's Center serves kids ages 5-17 who have suffered abuse and neglect.
Little Miss Flint, Community Foundation provide grant to Whaley Children’s Center

Little Miss Flint used funds from a national award she received to help the Whaley Children's Center.

Mario Booker is a minister and community activist who is a part of Flint's advisory task force to the Flint Police Department.
Member of Flint’s police advisory task force wants to build trust, healing in the community

"Come and be heard, we want to hear from you and we want your input. We need you."

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