Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It doesn’t take long to realize that indeed the 23-year-old’s response doesn’t stem from cockiness, but a healthy sense of self-awareness. Or, that his proclamation is shared by many of his peers across the city. […]
Parent, friends and teachers celebrated the graduation of 223 Flint Community Schools students on June 6 at Whiting Auditorium. Graduates were from Flint Southwestern Classical Academy, Flint Northwestern and the Accelerated Learning Academy. “I will remember this night forever,” says Malika Triplett, Flint Southwestern Classical Academy graduate. “My classmates and I have worked hard to […]
A 62-year-old, annual tradition will resume in June and Flint’s sports and recreation advocates want to spread the word. In the next few weeks youth and adults of various age and skill levels will start training and practicing team and solo competitions for the upcoming Greater Flint Olympian Games. Winners in the athletic series that […]