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In The News Students work together to install the Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94) exhibit on display at Flint Farmers' Market. Arts and Culture

Hostile Terrain 94 exhibit honors thousands of migrants through art and awareness

Sarah SpohnWednesday, November 17, 2021
In The News Roger Hood II drives inside during Flint United's home opener on April 16. Arts and Culture

"Flint is the Mecca of basketball"

Patrick HayesTuesday, April 20, 2021
In The News A historic look at Flint's Michigan Lumber Company. Entrepreneurship

Family atmosphere and community pride have kept Michigan Lumber Company going for over 100 years

Ashley SchaferMonday, March 22, 2021
In The News Film Series Equity

Sixth Annual African American Film Series goes virtual this year

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News A mural honoring MC Breed is located near Fox Street and Glenwood Avenue in Flint. Arts and Culture

12 years after his passing, MC Breed continues to inspire his hometown

Tia ScottSunday, November 22, 2020
Feature Story A&G Neighborhoods

A&G Market -- and its tacos -- have been a staple of north Flint neighborhood for generations

Ashley SchaferTuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story The Reyes home on Bishop Avenue has witnessed four generations with Ricky Reyes now raising his grandson in his childhood home that he bought in 1984, initially bought in 1960. Neighborhoods

‘This is home’: Why these longtime residents stayed in North Flint

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 23, 2020
In The News Sylvester Jones (left) and Todd Womack leading a "The Vent" session at Whaley Park. Equity

Community dialogues provide insight on how to create “radical change”

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Kyle Kuzma working with young basketball players during his 2019 camp at Powers Catholic High School. Arts and Culture

Basketball has saved my son’s mental health during the pandemic

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story University of Michigan-Flint professor Thomas Henthorn discusses the history of Civic Park during a tour in August. Arts and Culture

Learning about Flint’s history of housing discrimination, from a bike

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 9, 2020
In The News Over 1,000 people attended Bernie Sanders’ town hall on racial and economic injustice within Ballenger Field House, Saturday, March 7. Arts and Culture

Bernie Sanders speaks to over 1,000 for his stop in Flint before primaries

Xandr BrownMonday, March 9, 2020
Feature Story The Creative Hair School of Cosmetology, created in 1999, celebrates 20 years of Black business success, with a dynamic creed and location on Miller Road in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Flint cosmetology school teaching beauty and building community legacy

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 8, 2020
In The News Charles H. Winfrey is having an open call Wednesday, Dec. 18 to bring to life all 21 characters of his play. Slated for public viewing in February, "The Saints" is a life-inspired retelling of the St. John Street neighborhood. Arts and Culture

Last open call for The Saints: A remembrance of Flint’s legacy neighborhood

Xzavier SimonWednesday, December 18, 2019
In The News commfirst Diversity

African American Film Series returns to Flint Institute of Arts for 5th year

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 20, 2019
In The News Genesee District Library Diversity

Genesee District Library announces Black History Month Brunch honorees

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 20, 2019
Longform Civic Park Neighborhoods

The failed American Dream: Lessons from Flint's Civic Park neighborhoodA neighborhood with a rich history, built through and decimated by inequity. A neighborhood that today is determined to create its own destiny.

Marjory RaymerThursday, November 14, 2019
In The News A $36,000 grant from the MEDC will help ready the former Flint Delphi East property for redevelopment. Economic Development

Former Flint Delphi site being readied for redevelopment

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 6, 2019
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