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Eric Mays was never afraid to advocate for the rights of 1st Ward residents in Flint, Michigan. Here are some of his most memorable moments.

Vigils were held in Nashville to remember the six victims who lost their lives in the tragic school shooting that occurred on Monday. The community came together to pray for the families affected.

A rise in the use of technology and social media has caused an increase in mental health issues and a decrease in attention spans.

Councilman Eric Mays ordered to pay Flint $35K in legal fees after failed lawsuit Updated May 14, 2021; Posted May 14, 2021 Flint City Councilman Eric Mays speaks during a press conference on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, outside of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. Community members, activists, and politicians reacted to the $600 million settlement in civil cases filed by Flint residents over the citys water crisis. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com Facebook Share FLINT...

Federal court throws out Eric Mays’ lawsuit against city, council members and mayor Updated Mar 10, 2021; Posted Mar 10, 2021 Flint City Councilman Eric Mays speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 outside of Genesee County Circuit Court in downtown Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com Facebook Share FLINT, MI -- A lawsuit filed by Flint Councilman Eric Mays against the city, Mayor Sheldon Neeley, members of the City Council and others has been dismissed by a...

Divided Flint council agrees for city to join in settlement of residents water crisis claims Updated Dec 22, 2020; Facebook Share FLINT, MI -- A divided City Council has signed off on Flint’s part of a $641-million settlement of water crisis lawsuits filed against it by residents, ending weeks of indecision and debate. Council members voted 6-1 with two abstentions Tuesday, Dec. 22, to accept $20 million from an insurance policy to settle more than 100 pending civil lawsuits against it in st...