In 2010, Leon Abdullah El-Alamin and Timothy Abdul-Matin began the transition back to society after spending several years in prison. They came back to Flint with a new outlook on life. “I realized, during my incarceration, just how much damage my early lifestyle did on the community, my family, friends and myself,” says El-Alamin.
As a 15-year old growing up in Beecher in the 1980s, Derrick Watkins started living a life he didn’t really want. A lifestyle of alcohol and drug abuse, running the streets past his curfew, disobeying his parents, dabbling in gangs – like that of his older brother, whom he looked up to – was
For its executive director, Maryum Rasool, Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) is the physical manifestation of positive community engagement. “The community support for our organization has been overwhelming,” she says. “The community here believes in Flint and so do we. We all want the city to succeed. Everyone is tired of the negative stories
On January 16, the Capitol Theatre was filled with supportive community members attending the world premiere of “Ring of Silence” – a film with a goal much larger than entertainment. Its purpose is to become a force in the fight against the horror of human trafficking by educating the young and old alike about
Appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of the Flint Fire Department in November 2018, Carrie Edwards-Clemons has seen and done it all during her years there. She is the highest-ranking female in the Department’s history and the first female to be appointed deputy chief. Born and raised in Flint, Edwards-Clemons has been with
Created in 2002 by Genesee District Library, the Black History Month Brunch is one of Genesee County’s premier events. It provides an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to world history. The brunch also inspires residents to reach their full potential and to make a difference
UM-Flint Africa Week 2019 February 4-10 The Department of African Studies, along with efforts by the UM-Flint African Student Association, and generous support from the College of Arts & Sciences, the Office of the Provost and other University offices, presents the Fourth Annual Africa Week. Celebrations and activities will explore the vibrant ties that
In January, millions of people around the country honored the work and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering and participating in special celebrations and events. The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of January, which is around King’s birthday, January 15 – he would have been 90 this
In January, millions of people around the country will celebrate and honor the work and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering and participating in special events. The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of January, which is around King’s birthday, January 15. Here’s what’s happening in Greater Flint.
The New leader of the Ruth Mott Foundation, Raquel Thueme, was promoted to her position on November 5, 2018, replacing Handy L. Lindsey, Jr., who retired on November 2. “I’m honored to lead the Foundation,” says the new president. “I have spent my entire time in Flint nurturing partnerships to help strengthen our community.
St. John Catholic School, a K-8 elementary school in Fenton, hosted its second annual Student Makers Fair and Ice Cream Social in November and it was a huge success, according to Shannon White, a member of the school’s advisory committee. The event was created last year after a group of students had gone to
This year, Kathryn “Kitty” Moeller is the honored recipient of the Libby Award. According to Moeller, the Libby Award was created in 2000 by the Flint Women and Girls Fund Advisory Committee, and is presented every two years to a woman who “inspires diverse groups of women and girls, acts as a role model and
