Clean water to soon become a reality at more local churches and community centers
By Tanya Terry The Replace, Restore, Rise press conference, held Feb. 27, accomplished its mission of letting members of the public know how clean water...
Month : February 2020
$40,000 HYPE employment program grant intended to help reduce violence on Flint’s north side
Photo: Fall 2019 HYPE class graduates By Tanya Terry The HYPE (Helping Young People to Employment) program was awarded a $40,000 IC2 grant. Hamilton Community...
Superintendent explains Flint Community Schools proposal, with voting date around the corner
Photo: Dr. Derrick Lopez, superintendent of Flint Community Schools, explains common misconceptions residents have about the Flint Community Schools proposal. By Tanya Terry ...
The Flint Water Crisis-Past and Present
Photo: The Simpson family is one of numerous Flint families still using bottled water to brush their teeth. The Simpson Family Written by Jameca Patrick-Singleton...
Census 2020: An Introduction
By Hayg Oshagan Wayne State University Director of New Michigan Media What is the census? The U. S. Constitution requires that the federal government...
Following triple homicide, day named to honor those who lost their lives due to violence
Photo: Activist Joseph Pettigrew, his mother; Aretha Pettrigrew and Ryan Loree; activist, take a photo with a newly signed proclamation. “I was thinking about how...
Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrates its 35th anniversary in a huge way
Photo: This year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award will honor the iconic Clark Sisters; Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Twinkie Clark and Jacky Clark Chisholm. Celebrating its...
Taxpayers can provide hope in fighting child abuse and those who have experienced foster care
The rate of child abuse and neglect has continued to rise-by 30 percent from 2012 to 2017-with disproportionate impacts on children of color. There are...
County clerk asks if residents can’t vote when they’re poisoned, what’s going to make them vote
Photo: Genesee County Clerk John Gleason By Tanya Terry John Gleason, Genesee County clerk and register of deeds, said he believed people should have been...