Senate passes bipartisan bill to take action on gun safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate recently passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of...
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President Joe Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax
Watch “President Joe Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax” from CNBC TV To read the White House Fact Sheet click below: FACT...
Flint HBCU scholar lands job on the nation’s Capitol
Featured photo: Hailee Clack, provided by Hailee Clack Written by Antonio Sweeney Hailee Clack is a driven and passionate scholar who is a rising sophomore...
Gov. Whitmer urges president, Congress to temporarily pause federal gas tax
Image by Sylvie Tinseau from Pixabay Letter highlights actions that would offer relief to working families facing rising prices LANSING, Mich. — Today, on Tuesday, June 21, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden urging him...
Honorary Claressa Shields Street inspires youth and others in the city
Written by Tanya Terry A street in Flint is now named in Claressa Shield’s’ honor. At the street renaming ceremony and block party, many expressed...
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha receives inaugural award and $25,000 prize for her bold leadership in public health
Featured photo: MSU’s Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha works to mitigate kids’ lead exposure and lead a public health initiative in Flint, Michigan. Here she examines Flint...
Flint families react to school shooting in Texas
Featured photo: Keesha Tripplett and her grandson Makhi Tripplett. All photos courtesy of Missionary Keesha Tripplett Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton Keesha Tripplett says that being...
Flint native departs the Skillman Foundation to join the Schultz Family Foundation as chief strategy and program officer
Featured photo: Flint Native David McGhee Written by Tanya Terry Flint Native David McGhee recently left his role as vice president of organizational excellence and...
Why doctors say this summer is definitely not time to ease up on vaccinations, boosters and other forms of COVID prevention
Written by Tanya Terry The Flint Community Webinar on Coronavirus once again enlightened the community on truths concerning COVID-19, the COVID vaccine and the world...
MCC President named Distinguished Alumni by Texas Woman’s University
Mott Community College (MCC) President Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea has been recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2022 by her alma mater Texas Woman’s University....