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Photos: Breonna Taylor’s sister speaks on mental health at Genesee County Jail
Flint, MI—Dee Dee Taylor, sister of the late Breonna Taylor, recently visited the Genesee County Jail to discuss mental health with inmates. The May 17, 2024, event was organized on behalf of Taylor’s nonprofit, Taylor Made Re-Entry, and Percy Glover, founder of FAIR Voting Alliance. Partners included Crim Foundation, Hurley Medical Center, Serenity House, Genesee…
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Q&A with newly elected 9th ward Flint City Councilman Jonathan Jarrett
Flint, MI — Jonathan Jarrett has won the special recall election for Flint City Council’s 9th Ward seat. On May 8, 2024, Jarrett won with 247 votes. He ran against Page Brousseau and Kathryn Irwin, who received 145 and 85 of the corresponding votes, respectively. Jarrett will complete Eva Worthing’s term through November 2026. Read…
City of Flint partners with local lawyers to educate residents on estate planning
Flint, MI — The City of Flint is partnering with the Mallory, VanDyne, and Scott (MVS) Bar Association to host a free informational presentation for residents on estate planning, wills, and end-of-life planning. The event will be held at the City of Flint Service Center on May 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. The service center…
Council approves $50K grant for youth-led climate initiatives in Flint
Flint, MI — Flint City Council recently voted to accept a $50,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support youth-led climate projects in Flint. During a council meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024, Grants Management Officer Seamus Bannon told council the grant would be distributed in microgrants of $1000-5,000 to youth, defined as ages 15-24, who…
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