Taking place on Saturday, February 1 at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center, the Black History Month Brunch presented by the Genesee District Library, gathers the community together to recognize the contributions of local African Americans to community and world history. This premier event is a much-celebrated affair with proceeds benefiting the Genesee District Library’s
Stop gambling with your health! It’s time to stack the cards in your favor. Hurley Medical is hosting a health event devoted to men’s health issues on Thursday, November 14 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Center, Flint. Your best bet for overall wellness is learning about heart health, stroke prevention, joint replacement,
Fact: Since 1776, the United States has been at peace for only 21 years or, in other words, the U.S. has been at war during 214 of its 235 years of existence. Startling, no? The last year of peace in the United States was 2000, before the War on Terrorism began. Before that, 1997.
Are you having trouble breathing or have chronic lung ailments? Please attend the free lung screening event on Nov. 23 at Ascension Genesys. November is lung cancer awareness month and Ascension Genesys is offering a free low dose CT screening of the lungs for those at risk. The event will be held next Saturday, November
On Wednesday, October 30, the MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership honored Flint’s Back to the Bricks with its award for Heritage Tourism, part of the 6th annual Awards of Excellence during Michigan Auto Heritage Day ceremonies at the Capitol Rotunda in Lansing. Back to the Bricks is an annual Flint event which paved the way
Tomorrow, November 5 important elections are taking place in select cities in Genesee County. In Flint, the mayoral election will take place pitting incumbent Mayor Karen Weaver against State Representative Sheldon Neeley. Also, in Flint, voters will decide on two proposals concerning the Flint Public Library. The library is proposing a 12-year, $12.6 million bond
One of the longest-serving leaders of a major philanthropy in the United States, William S. White passed away peacefully on October 9 at age 82. He held the position of CEO of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation from 1979-2018 and continued to serve as chairman of the Foundation’s board of trustees until his passing on
In 1919, Flint was growing. General Motors was beginning to roll and workers were flooding into the city looking to get into the auto industry. In no time at all, the city became quite crowded. In order to accommodate all of its new employees, GM purchased land set aside by the defunct Civic Building Association
Are you ready for an extra hour of sleep? It’s time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 3 at 2am and much of the country will turn their clocks back one hour. And while we will enjoy longer sleep time there are some consequences that occur with the end of Daylight
From Jim Crow to CEO! A new book will debut on Wednesday, October 30 at the Mott Culinary Institute featuring the life of our very own Willie Artis, CEO of Genesee Packaging. Mr. Artis found Genesee Packaging in 1979 to provide packaging to the automotive industry and other product suppliers. The business employed nearly a
On Thursday, November 7, from 11:30-1 p.m. at the Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, the YWCA of Greater Flint will hold its major-fundraising event. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X. Shabazz is a staunch advocate for youth and woman empowerment and promotes higher education for at-risk youth. Ms.
During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s hard to miss the impact of breast cancer on so many lives. Knitted Knockers can make the life of a breast cancer survivor much easier. Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. The
