Hispanic citizens represent less than 10 percent of Flint’s population, but their culture represents a lot more. Throughout the city and Genesee County, food, art, religion and education is represented in the contributions of families, business owners, activists and other community leaders of Latino backgrounds. Flint residents and others throughout the country have celebrated the […]
If the world is a campus for learning the Flint Institute of Arts could be viewed as a classroom. Students are invited to enjoy the museum’s American, European and pre-history art galleries, as well as its Hot Shop, which hosts live glass demonstrations every Saturday, and more. Geared toward local scholars, the FIA’s College Town cost-free membership includes free […]
Flint’s got plenty of things to do after dark. Its downtown entertainment district makes it easy for visitors to traverse its eclectic mix of live music venues, sports bars, craft brew and bourbon bars, theatres and more. Catch a show at the newly renovated Capitol Theatre, which is among the many Michigan Economic Development Corp.-supported […]
Young people would like to stay in Flint, and the community sure needs them to take an active role in the city’s resurgence. There are obstacles and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver wants to help the millennials overcome them. She hopes the young, ambitious demographic targeted in her Millennial Day forums will help city stakeholders better understand […]
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 […]
Vinyl records have seen a consistent rise in popularity as once again everything old is new again. Last year vinyl album sales hit another Nielsen Music-era record high as14.32 million were sold. That’s up 9 percent from 2016. Flint’s record stores are feeling pretty good about the growth. While two local music shops have emerged […]
Growing up Arab American in Genesee County, Devin Bathish often heard racist comments, but some were especially rude. “They’d ask, ‘Are you a terrorist?’ or they would call you a terrorist,” he remembers. Whenever spoken the comments were offensive, but in the wake of the September 2001 attacks that shook the country, statements made out […]
The uplifting story of Cinderella tells us things are not always what they seem and dreams can come true. It also shows those who practice forgiveness and love are not victims and building a noble character is not determined by a person’s station in life but by his or her actions. These are wonderful messages […]
Forward-thinking is how many describe Kathleen “Kitty” Gazall, the featured speaker at this month’s INSPIRE Leadership Series. “Flint has its mayor, but it also has other great women like Kitty Gazall behind it,” says Phil Hagerman, president of Skypoint and co-founder of the Flint Ferris Wheel. “If there’s something good going on in Flint Kitty […]
You know you need to get out. We do, too. That’s why TheHUB Flint created the HUB City Guide. We’re making it easier for you to find the best cultural and entertainment happenings and nightlife in and around Flint. Need to know what’s up? Check out the guide. Friday, June 22 4 p.m. – 11 […]