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Feature Story The Black Community Newspapers collection is a vital effort to preserve and share Flint’s Black history, providing free access to historical documents that have long been overlooked. Equity

The Black Community Newspapers Collection sheds light on Flint’s Black history

Xzavier SimonWednesday, March 19, 2025
In The News Mott Community College will host a special screening of the PBS documentary 'St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood' on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Community Development

Mott Community College will screen the PBS doc ‘St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood'

Flintside News BriefsMonday, February 24, 2025
Feature Story Romare Bearden, American, 1911 - 1988. Circe Turns a Companion of Odysseus into Swine, 1979. Screenprint 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. Courtesy of the Nanette Bearden Estate. Arts and Culture

The FIA celebrates Black history and artistic expression with two new exhibitions

Brianna NargisoFriday, February 7, 2025
In The News The African American Film Series has returned to Flint for its 10th season, celebrating Black artistry and storytelling. Arts and Culture

Celebrating a decade of storytelling: Flint's African American Film Series returns

Tia ScottWednesday, December 4, 2024
Feature Story The new ‘Rebels in Print’ exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts showcases the influential art forms of lithography and printmaking throughout the decades. Arts and Culture

‘Rebels in Print’ exhibit at the FIA shows how pop art still has a place in today’s culture

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 28, 2024
Feature Story Gerald Heffernon. American, born 1946. Four-eyed Sighthound, 1986. Excelsior, wire, wood, fake fur, pigment, and newspaper 21 × 48 × 20 in. Gift of Claire White 2006.63. Arts and Culture

New ‘Pick of the Litter’ exhibit at the FIA showcases our furry friends-turned-family

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 17, 2024
Feature Story Students from Flint Cultural Center Academy add hearts to the Rx Kids mural on the Buick Gallery wall during a workshop with Flint Public Art Project. Arts and Culture

How public art helps to tell the Rx Kids story in Flint

Patrick HayesMonday, July 22, 2024
Feature Story Onlookers marvel at the handcrafted jewelry on display in the 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry' exhibit on May 16, 2024.  Arts and Culture

The culture, history, and symbolism of the FIA exhibit 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry'

Xzavier SimonTuesday, May 28, 2024
In The News Colima Mexico. Dog, ca. 200 BCE – 200 CE. Ceramic, 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 16 in. Gift of The Ted Weiner Family 2022.134 Arts and Culture

'From Earth to Sky: Ancient Art of the Americas' exhibit debuts at Flint Institute of Arts

Brianna NargisoWednesday, May 15, 2024
Feature Story Flint native and magician Quinton Robinson discusses the history of magic, the opportunities from the profession, rising above hecklers, and discovering the magic within oneself. Arts and Culture

The real magical world of Quinton Robinson

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, March 20, 2024
Feature Story Dwayne Harrington Sr., a 2023 recipient of the Award of Excellence, owns Dwayne’s Barbershop in Flint. He is a long-time philanthropist who mentors and inspires youth and provides free grooming to those in need. Diversity

Genesee District Library celebrates local leaders at 23rd Annual Black History Month Brunch

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 23, 2024
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