Pause for a moment and consider the word Islam. What comes to mind? Images of terrorists boarding planes on September 11, hooded men executing Syrian soldiers and beheading Christians in the name of religion, an Iranian woman buried chest-level and stoned to death under Islamic law, or Muslim college students murdered in North Carolina might
Sitting down to chat with children’s book author, Christopher Paul Curtis, is as comfortable as sitting on the porch with a neighbor you’ve known for years. Born and raised in Flint, he visited his hometown last month to attend the Flint Youth Theatre’s production of his beloved children’s book, Bud, Not Buddy under the direction
Like most fathers, Mike Abbott imparted sayings to his children he hoped would stick in their minds as they found their way through life. His went something like this: “What is taken away once is given back twice.” That phrase would typically apply to those temporary setbacks many kids experience, from scraped knees to trouble
Sometimes, the simplest things are the best. And nothing is simpler than a crepe, a light and very delicate French pancake. It’s what you put in it or on it, however, that transforms this simple pancake into a gustatory sensation. The Flint Crepe Company in Downtown Flint has been serving scrumptious crepes to the community
Family-owned lumber yards are nearly a thing of the past, but hidden on the outer edge of Downtown Flint is Michigan Lumber Company, doing business at the same location for almost 100 years! Now, with the third generation at the helm, MLC continues to operate under the philosophies established by their forefathers – to sell
As the top official in a university setting, a chancellor is responsible for the entire faculty and student body as well as the financial health and well-being of the school. There are Vice Chancellors and Deans responsible for particular areas and the curriculum and academic programs are overseen by the faculty. Ultimately, everyone reports to
The first-prize winner of the 2015 William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition is pianist Baron Fenwick of New York. Baron performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 to a welcoming Flint audience at the competition March 7 at the J. Dallas Dort Music Center. At 20 years old, he is a third-year undergraduate student at Mannes
The religion of Islam embodies a modest culture and lifestyle for both men and women. During activities, men and women remain separate from one another. They have prayer time at five intervals during the day. At the mosque, men traditionally pray in front of the women so they are not distracted by them, not as
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is structured to ease the process for people with barriers who want to start their own business. Eric Patrick Thomas owns a graphic design business, EZ Awareness By Design, which specializes in custom apparel, signs and vinyl banners. He’s rented space in the Goodwill facility on Averill Road in Flint
It’s not just a budget-friendly place to shop for a great deal on clothes or an interesting trinket, hardcover bestseller, vintage toy or your next Halloween costume. Behind the scenes, Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is a close team of professionals working together to train people who have significant personal barriers to employment. “Their barrier makes
Did you know that it takes 556 worker bees to produce one pound of honey? This is just one of the interesting things kids will learn at the Flint Children’s Museum new exhibit, A Bee’s Life. The bright and colorful display, painted by resident artist Caron Severn, opened on March 31 in the museum’s Discovery
Balancing his work between California and New York City these days, Eric Ogden never lost his Midwestern roots. Born and raised in Flint and a 1990 graduate of Flint Central High School, Eric’s career after graduating from the University of Michigan quickly evolved into a combination of photographer, film director and artist. His professional portfolio
