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Flint native Antonio Sweeney, a student at Morehouse College in Georgia, is on a mission to change the world’s view of his hometown.

The historically black college student wants to challenge the world's view of Flint.

A decade after the water crisis began, health implications from ingesting the unsafe water as well as financial burdens continue to plague residents. Keyon Lovett, 34, a multi-disciplinary visual street artist, creatively known as The Art School Dropout, who moved back to Flint in 2021, says that while there is much rebuilding left to do, the community is also beaming with progress and hope — and that is, in part, due to Black artists in the city.

Readers shared their favorite Black-owned brands to shop during the holidays, and they offer the best in skin care, clothing, books and more.

The Comma Bookstore and Social Hub isn’t your average bookstore.

Updated, 2:30 p.m., 8/9/23 Michigan Superintendent of Instruction Michael Rice, at the instruction of the Democratic-led State Board of Education, called upon Attorney General Dana Nessel on Tuesday …

Representation matters. And one major output for inclusive representation is the power of access. With proper access comes opportunities for growth, exposure to diverse ideas, and sustainable impact for generations to come. For many historically underrepresented communities, having access meant having a seat at the table to offer the unique perspectives and experiences that can… Continue reading The Power of Access: How Three Black Women Are Making Their Way And Driving Impact

The number of cashless Americans have increased in the last five years.

The number of Americans who say they are "cashless" has jumped in the last five years; 41% of Americans said they did not use cash for their purchases in a typical week in 2022, up from 29% in 2018, according to a Pew Research Center survey released last October.

Thank you to everyone who attended the discussion event in Flint and via Zoom! Here's a recap, plus what we're reading next.