Slides and swings weren’t always of interest to Theresa Nelson when she and her classmates went to recess. A future cosmetologist, Nelson often preferred to showcase her talents by styling other girls’ hair instead of enjoying play and recreation. It was a sign of things to come that she recognized a market for her skills […]
For two Flint clothing designers fashion is more of a lifestyle than a look. Keion Morgan and Marquan Cager, co-owners of G1F2 Apparel, treat their t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps as a retail line that doubles as a spiritual campaign. In fewer than two years the company whose name represents the principle “God First, Family Second” […]
Not all accidents happen by mistake. Santoya Lewis’ work-related injury has led her to answer a call of entrepreneurship she might never have recognized. Since spring Lewis has operated a one-woman business that fills a niche in the community and inspired her efforts to create opportunities for other entrepreneurs to network and increase their visibility. […]
One person’s love of classic cars evolved into an event that has become one of the biggest traditions in the city. Flint’s annual Back to the Bricks cruise and vehicle expo rolls through the city Aug. 14-18. Extending from the red bricks of downtown Saginaw Street into Grand Blanc, the route attracts onlookers of all […]
A site associated with historic labor conflict is becoming a location for environmental preservation and leisure activity. Chevy Commons, made famous as the scene of 1936 “sit-down strike” held by Flint auto workers, has gained attention and is attracting more resources to support development of the district. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MEDQ), City […]
In some ways, a single harvest from Shay Lake was symbolic. Not even 10 years old, an elementary school boy reeled in the catch of the day, a foot-and-a-half-long bass, during an annual summer retreat and fishing derby held by Men’s Community Action Resource (MCAR). “Sometimes you might not ever catch a fish and that’s […]
Devin Bathish encounters the same daily challenges as most Flint residents, but not many of his neighbors experience the same challenges he does. As one in a small percentage of local Arab American citizens, he often faces cultural and racial barriers that can impact virtually every aspect of life. What’s even more problematic for Bathish […]
Professionally and geographically, Maryum Rasool’s path was a winding one. A Boston native, she and her family settled in Flint, her father’s hometown, after contracts for the construction company he owned took them to Morocco, Spain and other locations. As the new kid in elementary school, Rasool occasionally drew unwanted attention from her classmates. “I […]
On its surface Flint seems nearly a world away from the runways of cities known for their membership in the international fashion community. Streetlights are more common than spotlights for most of the aspiring models and designers who hail from Genesee County’s largest locale. But if it’s left up to ambitious advocates like Alexis Jones, […]
Brandon Corder has a way of making things look easy. Having “always been musically inclined,” he says he began producing songs when he was about 18. Corder’s passion and talent evolved into a profession that gained notice for the Flint native, linking his work with popular cable networks including MTV and VH1. Without ever leaving […]