Please join us for a day ON rather than a day off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We will be packing 200,000 meals to provide to local Genesee County residents who are experiencing food insecurity. No experience needed and all ages can participate - great for kids...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. "Momentum vs Regression - Striving for a level playing field" - 45th Annual Citywide Tribute Event Presented by the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Planning Committee and co-sponsored by University of Michigan-Flint,...
$2 billion in investments were committed to Flint within 12 months, from June 2022 to June 2023. $300 million: Ashley Capital is redeveloping the Buick City brownfield to create up to 3,000 new jobs. $10 million: ACI Island Plastics invested in a new recycling...
Happy New Year! I pray that your holidays were filled with love, laughter, and light. We are deep in winter’s cold embrace. We seek comfort in our relationships and our food. We look for vacations in warm climates. There are always winter enthusiasts that love to...
“I don’t fit into spaces. I add to spaces.” Maybe a quote from Melonie D. Parker (Google) but it is also the conundrum that so many black and brown people face in our consumer created world. This is one of the reasons I attended the ForbesBLK conference. ForbesBLK...
One hundred years ago J. Dallas Dort was Flint’s biggest hometown promotor and benefactor. Today the Dort family is mainly remembered for their contributions to the Flint Institute of Music and the St. Cecelia Society. However, in 1906 Dort paid for the services of...
In 1985, Gloria Coles was the director of Flint Public Library and decided to host a program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library. Gloria Coles thought Dr. King’s words of brotherhood, hope and peace were important to the entire community. Dr. King’s...
Being an entrepreneur is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be incredibly demanding and stressful. The pressure to succeed and the never-ending list of tasks can make it difficult to find time for self-care. However, neglecting your well-being can...
On behalf of the Flint City Council, I would like to extend a New Years blessing to every resident and business owner in our beloved city. It is a privilege to keep our community informed and engaged in local government. We hope that you continue to read and share...
A thought about communication in our city. East Village Magazine, the CSPA Courier, and FLINT: Our Community, Our Voice, not to mention FlintSide and FlintBeat, are rare journalistic gifts to all of us. Free, in tune, and present. We are so very fortunate. Perhaps...
Sloan Museum of Discovery has announced their next traveling exhibit will be Mazes & Brain Games, opening Feb. 3, through May 19, 2024, in the FUN Gallery exhibition hall. Mazes & Brain Games is an interactive exhibit for multi-generations of families to...
Communities First Inc. celebrated the grand opening of The Grand on University apartments with a ribbon cutting ceremony in late December. The nearly $17 million project at the intersection of Grand Traverse and University Avenue in Flint's historic Carriage Town...
As we bid farewell to 2023, it is with immense pride and gratitude that we reflect on the exceptional achievements of the Latinx Technology and Community Resource Center. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of our community members, the center has tirelessly worked to...
Al despedirnos de 2023, es con inmenso orgullo y gratitud que reflexionamos sobre los logros excepcionales del Centro de Tecnología y Recursos Comunitarios Latinx. Dedicado a mejorar las vidas de los miembros de nuestra comunidad, el centro ha trabajado...
On December 7, the Latinx Technology and Community Center played host to a pivotal Secretary of State Roundtable, an event that saw the participation of prominent figures including Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, regional managers, board members, and...
El 7 de diciembre, el centro Latinx fue el anfitrión de una Mesa Redonda del Secretario de Estado, un evento que contó con la participación de figuras prominentes como la Secretaria de Estado de Michigan Jocelyn Benson, gerentes regionales, miembros de la junta y...
As we usher in the new year, the Latinx Technology and Community Center is excited to announce the commencement of ESL (English as a Second Language) and SSL (Spanish as a Second Language) classes for the upcoming winter semester starting on January 29. This...
Al iniciar el nuevo año, el Latinx Technology and Community Center se complace en anunciar el comienzo de las clases de ESL (Inglés como Segundo Idioma) y SSL (Español como Segundo Idioma) para el próximo semestre de invierno a partir del 29 de enero. Esta...
The Latinx Technology and Community Center is proud to announce a crucial event aimed at ensuring access to essential healthcare. On January 24, from 12:30 to 5:30, we will be hosting a Medicaid Renewal Event at our center. This event is specifically designed to...
Latinx Technology and Community Center se enorgullece en anunciar un evento crucial dirigido a garantizar el acceso a la atención médica esencial. El 24 de enero, de 12:30 a 5:30, celebraremos un Evento de Renovación de Medicaid en nuestro centro. Este evento está...
Monday, January 8, January 22, January 29, February 5 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00-11:00am Tuesday, January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6 Every Nation Church (Riverside Tabernacle) – 429 North Bound Chavez 8:00-11:00am...
With Proposition 2 passing in 2022 and a new legislature that took over in 2023, voting will look very different in 2024. Prop 2 codified some existing laws into the constitution and new laws have been passed by the new legislature. All of these actions make it...
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, I’ve been feeling angry and resentful due to what are blatant injustices in my workplace. I find myself avoiding interactions with certain people, and subsequently feeling guilty of un-forgiveness. How can I feel good about myself if I mask my true...
May 18th – the day to pick up your Kitchen Garden Kit or Greens kit, or Herbs… and pollinators! Transplants and seeds – and umpteen ideas are flying now… and we will order for about 400 gardens in January! Got ideas, requests, advice? Call 810 348-5332 and give us...
As of the editing of this edition of FOCOV, it really hasn’t seemed much like Winter around here. December has been one of the top 5 warmest in recorded history. But, we know what is coming… to be ready, how about a hearty bowl of soup? These recipes from the...
½ cup cocoa ¼ cup sugar ⅛ t. salt ¼ cup water 1 cup white Karo syrup 2 tablespoons of butter ½ teaspoon vanilla Combine all ingredients except vanilla and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and serve over ice cream or leftover cake or...
