Minneapolis agrees to pay $27m to George Floyd’s family
Watch “Minneapolis agrees to pay $27m to George Floyd’s family.” For further background, read “Minneapolis approves “historic” $27 million settlement with George Floyd’s family” at...
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Michigan Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccine to Michiganders Ages 16 and Older with Medical Conditions, Disabilities Starting March 22 With All Michiganders age 16 and up to become eligible April 5
To continue progress toward state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bringing a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan,...
Flint to receive estimated $99.33 million as part of federal stimulus bill
Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Mayor Sheldon Neeley recently thanked the city of Flint’s friends in Washington DC for stepping up to...
Former Mayor Karen Weaver joins AAMA as Interim Executive Director
Karen Weaver, the former mayor of Flint, was recently named interim executive director of the African American Mayors Association. Weaver joins the organization following the...
Genesee County Health Department partners with Bishop International Airport Authority for drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics
The Genesee County Health Department and Bishop International Airport Authority have partnered to offer a permanent drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination location. “As part of the transportation...
March 3 shooting being investigated
A shooting took place in Flint yesterday before 6 a.m. on Wednesday March 3. The victim was shot in the neck while in his vehicle...
Seven individuals given “Flint’s highest honors” for their contributions to the Black community
Written by Tanya Terry-with information provided by the city of Flint Featured photo: Speaker Joe Davis; Flint’s first firefighter for the City of Flint Fire...
Michigan COVID survivor dodges death and now studying vaccines
Featured photo: Bobby Jackson while hospitalized Written by Tanya Terry Bobby Jackson, age 49, of Saginaw Township, survived COVID-19, a terrifying coma and over 50...
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Written by Tanya Terry This week’s Black History Month Spotlight focuses on a less known figure whose contribution to Black History Month was extremely significant....
Valentine’s Day shooting occurred in Flint
A 37-year old man was pronounced dead at the scene after police found him unresponsive shortly after 1 a.m. on Valentine’s Day; Sunday Feb. 14,...