The NAACP Flint Chapter to host two candidate forums
The Flint Branch of the NAACP is hosting two “Meet the Candidate” forums. The first forum takes place at 7 p.m. on June 23 and...
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Juneteenth speakers share similar ambitions geared toward systemic change
Photo: Dr. Kent Key, MPH, Ph.D. Dr. Kent Key, MPH, PhD, may have educated many on the lawn of the Genesee County Courthouse on June...
The Tire Project to provide job skills to north Flint residents
Flint Innovative Solutions has partnered with Delta Tire to launch an innovative program that will help north Flint residents start a career in the automotive...
Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr. leaves behind a legacy of love
Photo: Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr. Written by Tanya Terry Pastor Emeritus Troy Lee Jr., affectionately known as Pastor TJ Lee, could be spotted from...
Supreme Court votes to keep protections for ‘Dreamers’ in place
It came as a shock to many. But, immigration advocates are thrilled with the decision the Supreme Court recently made. On June 18, by a...
Chief Phil Hart responds to Trump official’s baseless criticism of Flint Police Department
Photo: Flint Police Chief Phil Hart A senior Trump official lumped Flint in with Minneapolis while wrongly claiming that the city of Flint is operating...
Back to the Bricks® oganization raises money for the equivalent of 31,377 meals
On June 18, the Back to the Bricks® organization, alongside their brought to you by sponsor, Shea Automotive and Halo Burger, presented Kara Ross, CEO...
Flint resident forsaw problems with water before she had them
Photo: Jameca Patrick-Singleton Patrick-Singleton is a current member of the Flint Courier News staff Written by Jameca Patrick-Singleton Pam Folts who lives in...
Schools expected to reopen in fall, governor announces next steps
Photo: (left to right) Governor Gretchen Whtimer and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun On June 17, Governor Gretchen...
1st Annual “Harambee In the Park” facilitated by the FFSC June 19
Image by Wynn Pointaux from Pixabay Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to...