Editor’s note: The December 2023 edition of this publication related the story of Robert T. Longway, the major sponsor and benefactor of the Flint Cultural Center. There were many other people involved who contributed money to be sponsors. Here are the short...
Sylvia is on sabbatical this month. Actually, her tablet died and she was unable to send us her column this month. She wishes you Positude thoughts and promises to return next month. Always Agape, Sylvia Elder Sylvia Pittman holds a B.M. Degree (education) from...
Eight days after entering the world, Khi’Meir Taylor made another debut — this time in what could be a national spotlight. January 10 was the first day of a $55 million experiment to test whether cash payments can protect children from the toxic stress of poverty....
National African American Read-In It’s hard to believe February 2024 is here already. It is time to prepare for the second month of the new year and Flint Public Library is here to help you set that literary calendar. Black History Month, National African American...
Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced new federal funding to help the Flint Institute of Arts purchase new equipment to preserve and protect its artwork. The $150,000 federal grant, awarded through the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities, will help the...
Happy February! Relaying good information is important to the progress of our community. With the advent of social media, anyone, anywhere can create a platform to spread their agenda. Fact based or pure fiction. I am proud to announce the launching of “Community...
Congressman Kildee also recently applauded the passage of his bipartisan legislation, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act, supported by Republicans and Democrats, to improve the recruitment and retention of foster families. Across the country, there is a...
On Sunday February 25 at 4 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be presenting a program called “Jazz with Jimmy.” This will be performed by trumpeter and singer Jimmy Leach as he plays and sings the great jazz standards of the 20th century. With a lyrical tenor...
On January 12, Lansing Fire Chief, Brian Sturdivant announced to personnel that “After an exhaustive nationwide search, we have identified our finalist for the vacant Assistant Fire Chief position. Chief Edwards-Clemons is set to assume her duties on January 29th....
At the FIA, we believe that engagement is important, and knowing what our visitors, members, and patrons are interested in is essential. With this in mind, we are converting to a new operating system called Altru. Altru will allow us to work across departments,...
In a remarkable collaboration that underscores the commitment to empowering the Latinx community, the Latinx Technology and Community Center joined forces with the Mexican Consulate from December 18 to 22. This collaborative effort aimed to simplify access to...
En una colaboración notable que subraya el compromiso de empoderar a la comunidad Latinx, el Centro Tecnológico y Comunitario Latinx unió fuerzas con el Consulado de México del 18 al 22 de diciembre. Este esfuerzo de colaboración tuvo como objetivo simplificar el...
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our ESL (English as a Second Language) and SSL (Spanish as a Second Language) classes for the winter semester are officially underway at the Latinx Technology and Community Center. Winter is the perfect time to embark...
Estamos encantados de compartir la emocionante noticia de que nuestras clases de ESL (Inglés como segundo idioma) y SSL (Español como segundo idioma) para el semestre de invierno están oficialmente en marcha en el Centro Latinx. El invierno es el momento perfecto...
On January 24, the Latinx Technology and Community Center proudly participated as one of the eight hosts in a collaborative Medicaid Renewal Event. This dynamic gathering featured a total of 32 health partners and nonprofits, uniting the community to enhance...
El 24 de enero, el centro Latinx participó con orgullo como uno de los ocho anfitriones en un evento colaborativo de renovación de Medicaid. Esta reunión dinámica contó con un total de 32 socios de salud y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, uniendo a la comunidad...
Monday, February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26, March 4 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00-11:00am Tuesday, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, March 5 Every Nation Church (Riverside Tabernacle) – 429 North Bound Chavez...
A couple of pans in the fridge just waiting to change the day! A perfect breakfast… add a fried egg with yolk somewhat runny for an ideal start for a gray day! MUSH (without the meat) SCRAPPLE (with meat & onion) 1½ cups corn meal 1½ cups cold water 1 teaspoon...
Quick and filling and flavor comes from the broth or soup that you cook them in. A recipe from Jane’s Grandmother, who graduated from the University of Michigan in the 1890s! Sift one scoop of flour (make it one cup!) with ½ teaspoon of salt and 3 teaspoons of...
Not sure where the recipe is from, probably General Mills. Chris Frye's mom made it. 2 cups of Bisquick Baking Mix 1/2 cup mashed, cooked squash (Butternut works) 2 tbsp butter or margarine softened Heat oven to 450° Mix baking mix and squash. Gently smooth dough...
Please check with your group to see if there is a meeting this month. Ballenger Highway Association, (2nd Thursday,) 6:00pm Ballenger Square Community Assn, (2nd Saturday,) 10:00am, New Community Baptist Church, Lavender @ Mackin Bel-Aire Woods Neighborhood...
Q. Kia, why is it that some people seem to hate others for no apparent reason other than physical and/or economic differences? How can we initiate change in this unfortunate reality? A. Love is the answer to every trial and trouble of the world. Jesus is Love, and...
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted a total of $1.75 million to support participation by eight Flint area schools in the newly created Network for School Excellence. One of several initiatives led by the Flint Center for Educational Excellence, the Network...
Order Forms Released March 1 Edible Flint has planned with your favorite growers at Walker’s Farms, Wojo’s, and Mary Sam’s and this week 26,430 seeds began to be the transplants that will be ready for Flint area gardeners on May 18th! AND nearly $1,000 of seeds...
