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In The News “I want things to be different. I want small kids and adults in this community to feel like they can call the police and know that the police are there to help them." - Estephanie Ward Equity

Task force member hopes to find more resources to provide education, fight poverty in Flint

Jenifer VelosoMonday, January 18, 2021
In The News Edith Prunty Spencer moved to Flint in 1948. Equity

Learn how the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been serving Flint since the 1950s

Qiana TownsWednesday, January 13, 2021
In The News “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 Healthy Communities

Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News Mario Booker is a minister and community activist who is a part of Flint's advisory task force to the Flint Police Department. Healthy Communities

Member of Flint’s police advisory task force wants to build trust, healing in the community

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News Film Series Equity

Sixth Annual African American Film Series goes virtual this year

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News Facilitators leading a Vent discussion in Whaley Park in September. Equity

Feedback from participants in community dialogues on racism shows hope amidst challenges

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 9, 2020
In The News Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely delivered his first State of the City address on December 8, 2020. Healthy Communities

Flint mayor says water is a human right in first state of the city address

Patrick HayesTuesday, December 8, 2020
In The News Flint residents are still advised to use faucet filters, although city officials said lead service line replacement is nearing completion. Healthy Communities

EPA, city of Flint announce water system progress, job training partnership with Delta College

Patrick HayesMonday, December 7, 2020
Feature Story James Riley sits at his dining room table inside his home in Flint, Michigan. Healthy Communities

More people than ever in Flint and surrounding areas are in need of food

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 24, 2020
Feature Story According to the Polaris Project, 1 in 7 children reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became victims of sexual trafficking. Healthy Communities

“I know I am worthy of love even though I was told differently before”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 17, 2020
In The News Caitlin Mazurek, 28, poll volunteer and election inspector hands a ballot to a voter at precinct 46 in Pierce Elementary. Volunteerism

Flint election volunteers expect record-setting voter turnout once all votes are counted

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, November 4, 2020
In The News A rendering of what Flint could look like if a portion of I-475 were eliminated. Economic Development

I-475 is a relic of systemic racism, and if there’s a way to get rid of it, Flint should

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 28, 2020
In The News More than 400 people marched through Flint in 2017 in support of Muslims in the community. Equity

Three years before he allegedly tried to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, William Null targeted Flint

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 6, 2020
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