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Aretha Franklin is reportedly at her home in Detroit receiving hospice care. Local and national news outlets have reported for the past several days that Franklin is gravely ill and surrounded by family and friends. At press time, prayers and well wishes from fans around the world continued to pour in for the 76-year-old “Queen of Soul” whose career spans six decades. Franklin’s classic hits, include “Respect”, “Chain of Fools” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”
Top 11 Black-to-School Scholarships for African American Students in 2018/2019
- Back to school season is here, and thousands of high school graduates will be starting college this fall. Most students typically need some form of financial aid. In response, Scholarships Online has compiled a list of scholarship programs geared toward African American students. (Continued on page 7.) (BLACKNEWS.COM)
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Lear Celebrates Grand Opening of Flint Facility
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August 19, 2018
Judge to Rule on Health Director’s Fate Sheri L. Stuart, Staff Writer
A judge is expected to rule this week whether Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon should face trial in the deaths of two men during a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak amid Flint’s water crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about the outbreak in a timely manner. Judge David Goggins has listened to arguments and will decide whether Lyon should Photo | Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Lear Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing seating facility in stand trial for felony charges, including involuntary manFlint on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event was attended by employees and their families, GM slaughter related to the city’s water crisis. Lyon denies any customers, City of Flint community members, Mayor Karen Weaver, as well as other local wrongdoing. government officials. The world-class 156,000-sq.ft. facility located at 902 E. Hamilton will employ approximately 600 team members by the end of 2019, with over 400 being new hires to Lear. This facility will build seats for just-in-time delivery to the nearby General Motors Flint Assembly plant, as well as the General Motors Fort Wayne plant in Indiana. Lear’s Flint seating plant is the first major automotive supplier manufacturing facility constructed in Flint in more than 30 years.
Student Musicians Wanted to Fill Local Youth Ensembles
Date Set for Second Annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic
Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) is once again hosting their semi-annual youth ensemble auditions. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Musicians ages eight to 18 are encouraged to try out.
The FSPA is home to five youth ensembles. String players have the option to join one of the three different of orchesRead the story on page 7. tras, while winds and brass are able to join the wind ensemble and either of two orchestras. The festival chorus is available for all vocalists. A placement audition guarantees the musician’s spot in the ensemble or in the next advancing group. The purpose of the September 8 auditions is to match each musician, based on their skills, to the correct level enMore than 25 employers will be semble to insure maximum enjoyment for the musician and on hand seeking to fill entry-lev- cohesiveness for the ensemble. el positions during the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair, Why join a student ensemble at the FSPA? Students within on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 10 these groups have had some once-in-a-lifetime experiences a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baker College that cannot be found elsewhere. International and national student exchange trips/tours, live televised performances, of Flint. The job fair – open to adults 18 and older – will also offer access to community agencies masterclasses with internationally recognized musicians, and performances at the Whiting Auditorium are just a few offering career preparation, financial and health services. of the wonderful opportunities student ensembles have re“This event has truly become a one-stop shop for job seekers,” said James Avery, director of ceived. Interested youth musicians are encouraged to call Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. “Attendees can meet the FSPA office at 810-238-1350, Ext 3 to schedule an audiwith employers face-to-face. And they can connect with a variety of organizations that offer tion time as soon as possible. For more information, please visit the FSPA website at thefspa.org/explore/music/ensembles. important services in Genesee County.” (Continued on page 2.)
The Vehicle City Gridiron Classic is on Thursday, Aug. 23
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Religious Notes Damascus Holy Life Baptist Church Family 637 East Russell Ave Pastor Rev. Ira G. Edwards We will be celebrating Pastor Rev. Ira G. Edwards and first Lady Jaurline’s 16th year anniversary on August 19th and August 26th. We begin the celebration August 19th at 4 pm with the Bible Church of Our Lord, Elder Jack Mitchell along with Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Burt Michigan and their Pastor Rev. Albert Haynes and their congregation. August 26th at 4:00 pm. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Dr. Henry L. Fuller along with their congregation will be our special guest. All are invited to attend as we show our love and appreciation to our shepherd and his lovely wife.
Galilean Baptist Church 109 W. Holbrook Rev. Sean D. Payne, Pastor We invite the community to join us on Sunday August 19 for our Family, Friends and Community Day starting with Sunday School at 9:30am, followed by our own Pastor Payne bringing the Word of God at 11:00 am. Dinner will follow immediately after morning worship. At 3:00 pm we welcome Kenyatta Dotson a Community Specialist and our guest church and preacher Pastor Terry Randolph and Gethsemane Baptist Church.
On Sunday August 26 join us for our Youth/Young Adult Praise and Worship Celebration beginning at 9:30 am with Sunday School. We will have as our guest facilitator, Briana Scott, a very faithful The Cross MBC youth of Macedonia Baptist G-3063 W. Coldwater Rd. Church and at 11:00 a.m. we Rev. Oscar Hare welcom our guest preacher We invite you to our church’s Minister Whitney Chilton 40th anniversary celebratory of Gracious Grace Baptist services during the entire Church. month of August at 4:00 MSE Women's Conference Women's Department pm. Still to come: August 12th Conference for 19 - Family and Friends Day Michigan Southeast Homecoming; August 26 - Pastor Charles Roots, Ca- Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. naan MBC. Our conference in three locations. Wednesday, August 22 at Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. 6702 N. Dort Highway. Thursday, August 19th – Family and August 23 at Greater Joy Friends Day will be held Ministries Kalamazoo, MI during our 10:30 AM Morn- and Friday, August 24 at ing Worship Service. Our Bethea Temple in Benton guest will be Reverend Pat- Harbor, MI. All services at rick W. Sanders II, pastor of 7:00 pm nightly. Supervisor Beatrice Kendall, ConferRising Star M.B. Church. ence President. Bishop RogMt. Calvary M.B.C. er L. Jones, Sr. Prelate. For 4805 N. Saginaw Street information call 810-513Rev. Dr. Henry L. Fuller, 4054. Jr., Pastor 1969 NORTHWESTERN The 51st observance of the GRADUATES! Montgomery-Smith Schol- We are planning our “50 arship Program is Sunday, Year Class Reunion” on August 19, 2018 – 10:30 June 14 & 15 2019 and we A.M. at the Mt. Calva- are looking for You! If you ry MBC. The speakers are have moved within the last 5 former recipients and this years please contact: Franyear’s high school graduates cine (Moore) Dyes @ 810for 2018 who are off to col- 610-5515 or Marilyn Kenlege this fall. nedy @ 810-964-1515 King Solomon MBC G-2220 W. Coldwater Rd Rev. Jessie D. McIntosh, MRE, Pastor
Cross MBC 3065 W. Coldwater Rd 785-1899 Pastor Oscar Wm. Hare First New Life MBC 605 E. Gracelawn Ave. 789-6563 Pastor Fletcher Johnson 742-1556 First Union MBC 7004 Fleming Rd. 787-2731 Pastor. A. Powell, Jr. 787-5679 Upper Room MBC 6009 N. Saginaw St. 789-6445 Pastor Alvin Bradford 223-6680 The New St. James C.O.G.I.C. 2229 W. Carpenter Rd. 787-7752 Elder E. Parrish
Mt. Sinai MBC 1215 E. Downey 787-7099 Pastor Morris A. Collins, Sr. New Israel MBC 3417 N. Saginaw St. 785-1702 789-3646 Pastor Daniel Bridges N.O.W. Minisries 1200 Stocker Ave. Pastor Janice McHaney 235-7977 Quinn Chapel AME 2101 Lippincott Blvd. 238-5636 Rev. Gerald D. Cardwell, Pastor RockMBC 1388 Louis Ave. 810-787-8884 Pastor Theodore Jones St. Peter CME 771 E. Pierson Rd. Pastor Dianne Beverly 785-6321
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The Church of God 1513 Kent Street Elder Lawrence Washington Sr., Pastor
The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating the 1st Pastoral Appreciation of Pastor Samuel & Lady Lakisha Berry. The first celebratory service will be on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. where Pastor Martez Warren and the Church Without Walls Family will be the guests. The celebration continues on Friday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. where Pastor Herbert Miller and the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle Family are the guests. The celebration closes out on Sunday, August 26th where the guest speaker during the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service will be Dr. William H. Murphy, Sr. of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church of Detroit; followed by the 4:00 p.m. service where Bishop Edgar Vann and the Second Ebenezer Church Family of Detroit will be the special guests. Please join us for these services as we celebrate and thank God for the man he has placed as Pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Greetings! We are thrilled to announce a celebration for our dynamic shepherd Pastor Lawrence Washington Sr. this August. We believe in honoring the leadership God has placed in our midst. It has been 14 incredible years since God sent our overseer to The Church of God in Flint, MI. This year we are excited to acknowledge his dedication with a formal dinner celebration on Saturday, August 25, 2018 starting at 6:00 pm. The theme for the event: “He Counted Me Faithful!” I Timothy 1:12 . For details, please contact either Sister Vicky at (810) 429-0186; Sister Theresa at (810) 259-4621 or Sister Laura at (810) 423-0974. Feel free to also join us Sunday for Worship Service at 11:00 am on August 26.
Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Church 735 E. Wager St. Rev. Michael L. Lewis, Pastor In partnership with Hamilton Community Health Network there will be a Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12:00 -4:00 p.m. Held at Gospel Temple MBC. The event will include school supply give-a-ways and health screenings. For more information call Amy Bacon Hamilton health network. First Union MBC 7004 Fleming Road Rev. Archie Powell, Jr. Sunday, August 26, 2018, we will be celebrating our Annual Pastor’s Aide and Program Committee Program. Kenneth D. Reed, Pastor of Greater Freewill Missionary Baptist Church congregation, Saginaw, MI, will be our special guest at the 4:00 pm service. New Zion MBC 1601 Chippewa at Mary St. Rev. Jacob Hawkins, Jr., Pastor We will celebrate our annual Women’s Day on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Dr. Marian Hockenjull of the First Trinity MBC. We would love to see you there! Our colors for the month are white with shades of green accessories. New Zion’s Women will be honoring Mrs. Mary Terry with a hat march.
Greater True Hope Christian Church 2927 Raskob Street Rev. Edwin Anderson, Pastor
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(Continued from page 1.) According to Avery, job seekers can also take advantage of complimentary hair services provided by Park Place Hair Studio and update their interview attire with clothing and accessories donated by 2nd Time Around Consignment. Attendees should dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume. Check-in will be located at Baker’s student center/admissions building. For more information, including a list of participating employers, visit https:// www.flintandgenesee.org/.
New MCC Scholarship to Benefit Veterans and Their Families The Foundation For Mott Community College (FMCC) announced a new scholarship to benefit veterans, their spouses and children in pursuit of advanced training and education in Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Emergency Medical Technician and Community Education at Mott ComDavid W. Elliott munity College. The scholarship was endowed at the College with a $10,000 gift from the American Legion Jack Carey Charities in honor of David W. Elliott, a benefactor of the American Legion Jack Carey Charities. Elliott, formerly of Rochester, established a fund to benefit southeast Michigan upon his death in 2011. The new scholarship at MCC will be available beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.
Greater True Hope Christian Church will have their Family and Friends Worship Service, Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Divine Revelations Church will be their special guest. Pastor LeQuin Williams will bring the message. Everyone is invited to join us in lifting the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “This endowed scholarship is a wonderful gift to the College and to our students,” said Lennetta Coney, FMCC President, GriefShare “and it supports our efforts to make MCC a welcoming enviMt. Olive MBC Losing a loved one is always ronment for military veterans and their dependents.” difficult, but GriefShare can MCC is a Gold ranked Veteran Friendly School for 2017-18 help. by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). Gold is GriefShare is a special the highest ranking the organization awards to colleges and weekly seminar and support universities. It is the College’s third Gold designation in as group designed to help you many years. rebuild your life. Mt. Olive Missionary Bap“We are pleased to partner with the Foundation for Mott tist Church will be offering Community College to continue the charitable legacy of Mr. GriefShare classes: Elliott,” said Scott Odette, Director of the American Legion Monday nights from 6:00 Jack Carey Charities. “He was truly a forward-looking hupm – 7:30 pm starting manitarian, and this scholarship fund will carry his generosMonday, September 10, ity into the future.” 2018 through Monday, December 3, 2018 To qualify for the David W. Elliott Scholarship, applicants Classes will be held in Room must be enrolled at MCC in a field of study related to first 103 of the Roy I. Greer Famresponders or education, be a veteran, child, or spouse of ily Life Center. a veteran, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship There is a $15 fee for the par- amount will vary depending upon earnings of the endowticipant workbook. Scholar- ment. ships are available. Workbooks can be obtained from The mission of The American Legion Jack Carey Charities the church office or prior to is to support active duty service members and veterans; loeach class. Please contact cal first responders; and the youth of our community and the the church office at 810- educators who aid in their growth and development. 234-8168 between 10 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday if you would like to attend. Here is the online registration link. https://www.griefshare.org/groups/89832/registrations/new The Promise of Eternal Life Ministries 1058 E. Bundy Ave. Alcus Smith Sr., Pastor The Promise invites you to the installation service of Frank Woods Jr., of Living Sacrifice Ministries as the new Pastor of The Promise of Eternal Life on September 9, 2018 at 3:30p.m. We would love for you to be in attendance to witness this God-given transition!
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The Delta Debutante Experience: Application Deadline Sept. 1
Pearls of Perfection: Polished, Poised and Prepared. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Flint Alumnae Chapter is looking for outstanding high school girls, 10th grade through seniors, and their families to participate in its 2018-2019 Debutante program. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2018.
Mayor Weaver’s Gala Celebration Scheduled for September 22 at Flint Golf Club
By Shirley Winfrey, Contributor
Mayor Karen Weaver’s planning committee has been working diligently to put the finishing touches on the social event of the year, Mayor Weaver’s Gala Celebration. The theme of this year’s gala is “Better Together.” It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Flint Golf Club, located at 3100 Lakewood Drive. Donation for the event is
The Delta Debutante experience is designed to enhance etiquette skills and social graces, promote the development of leadership skills, marketing skills and provide scholarship opportunities for college bound young ladies. Debutantes participate in workshops, community service, gain earned awards, learn formal dances and participate in the Pearls of $125.00 per person. Perfection Debutante Ball resplendent in white ball gowns, gloves and pearls. The gala will feature dining and dancing utilizing strolling wait staff, with music by Smooth Applications are available online at flintdeltas.org/debutante. For more information see the Operation, and Dee Jay Rafael Woods. website or call 810.288-0958. The minimum grade point average is a cumulative 2.5. There According to the event’s planners, the gala will be an exciting event that gives friends and is a participation fee. supporters the opportunity to celebrate some of Mayor Weaver’s successes and to show her Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood of college educated women committed to how much she is appreciated. This year’s gala is especially celebratory of the following the development of its members and public service with a focus on the Black community. major accomplishments: Flint Alumnae Chapter was chartered May 14, 1954. Its signature youth programs are Pearls of Perfection Debutante program (high school 10th grade - seniors), The Delta GEMS (girls • Prior to April 2018, the City of Flint had been under the jurisdiction of the Financial Man14-18) Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy (girls 11-14) and Embodii (boys 11-14). Ineatha ager and then the State of Michigan Receivership Transition Advisory Board. Waters is the President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Flint Alumnae Chapter. Cheryl • Under her helm, Mayor Weaver has put together a team of impressive professionals (Public Health Advisor, Chief Recovery Administrator, Economic Development Department, Thompson is the Chair of the Pearls of Perfection Debutante Program. Chief Financial Officer and Chief City Attorney) to assist her with running the City. • The City of Flint was recently awarded $30M from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Opportunity Zone grant. The $30M can be leveraged to $300M. • The City’s recent Water Crisis has brought national and international attention and support to the City of Flint. Mayor Weaver has hosted several supporters including the family from Denver, CO who donated $120K of state-of-the art equipment to the Police Department. • Other supporters include Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Wade King, Will and Jada Smith and several others.
Learn to Play Music, Sing or Dance at the Flint School of Performing Arts Now’s the time to register at the Flint School of Performing Arts. Programs are offered for students of all ages and skill levels and tuition assistance is available. Thanks to the recent approval of the Arts and Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage, Genesee County residents pay no registration fee. A complete listing of classes can be found at thefspa.org. The FSPA offers a multitude of options through music and dance, for all ages and skill levels. FSPA accommodates entry level students, to more skilled students across the arts. Music options include a collection of the strings, such as violin and guitar lessons. Or take up learning the piano. In the event you do not own the instrument, the FSPA has a rental option for instruments available to students. There are also voice lessons and show choir, to music ensembles. Adult Music Programs are also an option, with a unique array of choices, from learning to play the ukulele to the African and Caribbean Drums. Or further your music knowledge with Music 101 or Music Theory. Dance classes include Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet for younger students and Ballet and Modern Dance for the slightly older. Dancers are welcome to audition for The Nutcracker, performed each year at The Whiting as well. The FSPA welcomes everyone to sign up and learn in a safe, enriching and welcoming environment. Registration is easy and available by phone at (810)-238-1350 ext. 3, at the FSPA office, or by visiting their website at theFSPA.org. Tuition assistance is also available.
2.6 MILLION MICHIGANDERS HAVE PREDIABETES. MAYBE EVEN YOU. Risk Factors: • Overweight/obese • Over the age of 45 • Not regularly physically active • Family history of type 2 diabetes • High blood pressure Think you’re at high risk? Attend a Diabetes Prevention Program information session at the location below to learn how you can start living a healthy lifestyle. Upcoming Workshop Carman Ainsworth Senior Center 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 Information sessions: Thursday, July 12, 2018 & Thursday, July 19, 2018 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Weekly sessions start on Thursday, July 26, 2018 Learn more at nkfm.org/dpp or call 810-232-0522.
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“What’s really important is we want to show Mayor Weaver some of the love and compassion she shows us in the City of Flint. She is forever attending a community, social and family event for one of the citizens in our city. Her tireless efforts and energy should be commemorated,” said Terrye Branch, a member of the gala planning committee. Individuals interested in sponsorships or purchasing tickets for the event should call (810) 238-4410.
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Don’t Be Misled By False Medicare or Social Security Ads By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Medicare). People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Security” or “Medicare”. Often, these companies offer Social Security services for a fee, even though the same services are available directly from Social Security free of charge. These services include getting: o A corrected Social Security card showing a person’s married name; o A Social Security card to replace a lost card; o A Social Security Statement; and o A Social Security number for a child. If you receive misleading information about Social Security, send the complete ad, including the envelope, to: Office of the Inspector General Fraud Hotline, Social Security Administration, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, MD 21235 You can learn more about how we combat fraudulent advertisers by reading our publication What You Need to Know About Misleading Advertising at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10005.pdf. You can also report Social Security fraud to the Office of the Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov/report. Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov
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Trump Rips Efforts to Boost College Racial Diversity Nina Golgowski Harvard University is accused of discriminating against Asian-American applicants by conservative advocate Edward Blum. That lawsuit will head to trial in October. That lawsuit, first filed by conservative advocate Edward Blum, who is white, is expected to go to trial in October. It has been criticized as working to undo affirmative action measures that support historically disadvantaged minority groups. President Donald Trump’s administration announced that it has rescinded multiple policies made by former President Barack Obama’s administration to encourage race as a factor in college admissions. The decision was announced in a joint letter by the Department of Education and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Divisions. It specified seven guidances on affirmative action that had been made to increase diversity in schools. The letter said those guidances went beyond legal limits and were based on ideas rather than facts. “The documents advocate specific policies and procedures for educational institutions to adopt, analyze a number of hypotheticals, and draw conclusions about whether the actions in those hypotheticals would violate” citizens’ constitutional rights, the letter states. It doesn't explicitly state that schools shouldn't consider race in admission, but says the Obama administration issued policy positions that went beyond SCOTUS decisions. The guidances were among 24 documents that were rescinded by Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions after they were deemed “unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper.” “In the Trump administra-
tion, we are restoring the rule of law. That’s why in November I banned this practice at the Department and we began rescinding guidance documents that were issued improperly or that were simply inconsistent with current law,” Sessions said. “Today we are rescinding 24 more and continuing to put an end to unnecessary or improper rulemaking.” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos also defended the administration’s efforts as sticking to what’s constitutionally legal. “The Supreme Court has determined what affirmative action policies are Constitutional, and the Court’s written decisions are the best guide for navigating this complex issue,” DeVos said. “Schools should continue to offer equal opportunities for all students while abiding by the law.” News of the Trump administration’s removal of those guidances was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration removed Obama-era policies that encouraged considering race as a factor in college admissions. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) was quick to condemn initial reports of the guidance removals, calling the anticipated move “yet another attack on the principles of equal access and opportunity.” “Racial diversity is not only key to preparing our nation’s young people for the global economy, but it also exposes students to new ideas and perspectives, which are essential to a well-rounded education,” Todd A. Cox, policy director for the LDF, said in a statement. “We urge all schools ― from K-12 to higher education ― not to be dissuaded in their efforts to pursue equal access and opportunity as part of their educational mission.”
Ride-Or-Die’ Mentality Is Killing Black Women ‘
Shanita Hubbard When I was a young girl, I fell head-first into a sexy, sometimes one-sided but always thrilling love affair with hip-hop. My love for the genre grew a lot deeper when a handsome, young rapper from Queens, New York, came on the scene: Nas. The first song I listened to was “One Love” from Nas’ debut album “Illmatic.” In this open letter written to his incarcerated friends, Nas gives an update on what’s going on with the woman an incarcerated man has a child with. He raps “Why don’t ya lady write ya? Told her she should visit, that’s when she got hyper, flippin, talking about he acts too rough, he didn’t listen, he be riffin while I’m telling him stuff. I was like yea, shorty don’t care…” I continued to listen to Nas. ... To all the other implied and direct musical messages that tell black women that our love for our brothers is measured in the depth of our sacrifice. ... To the implication that if we are what some call the “truest type,” then we will support and love our men to a level that may sometimes require us to ignore our own needs or safety. Black women are expected to show love in ways that are killing us. This message is deeply woven into the hip-hop community. Consider the song “Ryde or Die B….” by the L.O.X. featuring Timbaland and Eve. According to the lyrics, some of the things that qualify a woman as a “ride or die” is the willingness to literally kill for her man. She’ll do a lot more than just write or visit her man, she will find a way to have sex with him while he is in prison. Sure, these examples stated in the song might be considered hyperbole. Yet the clear implication is that there is an expectation of “love” being demonstrated by endless, reckless loyalty. For all my years of loving hip-hop, I can find no example of a ride-or die man. Is there no expectation for a man to love us so hard that he will risk personal safety, freedom and unredeemable years of his life? Yet we see so many examples of ride-or-die women in television, in music and even in real life public relationships. The concept of being a ride-or-die is just internalized misogynoir ― misogyny directed toward black women ― by another name. It’s a way to control women’s actions and strip them of agency and power in their interactions with men. A ride-or-die, no matter how brave or hard she may be, must still be submissive to her man, thus keeping patriarchal powers in place. This internalization creeps in slowly, but holds on tightly and its hold is dangerous and deadly for black women. Studies show that black women are four times more likely than white women to be killed by domestic violence. The conversation around why women stay in abusive relationships is far too nuanced to limit to a single attribute. However, according to the Department of Justice, many black women stay in such relationships out of a strong sense of loyalty and a strong identification with patriarchal elements, the same concepts that constitute a ride-or-die. Black women are expected to show love in ways that are killing us. The expectation starts early, in our introductions to music, in our observations of our family and in our conversations with our friends. It pours out of the mouths of the women we know more often than we realize. It hides behind words like, “I’m gonna stick by my man, no matter what!” A “no matter what” type of mentality is dangerous in any relationship. However, the danger is especially heightened when domestic violence is involved. The concept of being a ride-or-die is just internalized misogynoir — misogyny directed toward black women — by another name. The idea that a woman can endure so much ― abuse, infidelity, cruelty ― and still not be considered “true” is an infuriating and endless cycle of manipulation that traps women in one-sided love affairs that will always demand more of them, yet will never be satisfied. Commitment, dependability and loyalty are important and necessary. But the often-rapped ideology that devotion must come up-front, with no questions asked and no expectation of reciprocation, is dangerous. No one ever told me love doesn’t require a person to ride me until I die. As Kelis spoke her truth about why she stayed, I revisited mine. I was once someone’s ride-or die. I was loyal and protected him at all cost. I stayed far longer than I should have, because I was “the truest type.” I wasn’t like those “other girls.” I wasn’t killing anybody for him, but I damn sure killed a bit of my soul in the name of our “love.” I said all the words most ride-or-die women say. But no one told me love doesn’t require a person to ride me until I die. This is another opportunity for the hip-hop community to do something different for black women. Perhaps this time around hip-hop can be the truest type, and not do it all again; it can still be a beautiful genre. If not, then ... goodbye?
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Rev. Clifford W. Burks
Practicing Justice Colossians 3:5-17
Golden Text: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Colossians 3:12 Lesson Outline: I. Put Off Colossians 3:5-9 II. Put On Colossians 3:10-14 III. Put Forth Colossians 3:15-17 Lesson Background The letter to the Colossians is one of the four “prison epistles,” letters written by Paul while under arrest in Rome. The other three are Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon. The letter we call 2 Timothy was also written by Paul while imprisoned (later), but that letter is grouped with the pastoral epistles. We estimate that Paul wrote the four prison epistles about the year AD 63. The letter under consideration was addressed to the church in Colosse. That town was situated on the Lycus River in southwest Asia Minor (modern Turkey) on an important commercial highway. The church was made up primarily of Gentiles. The book of Acts does not mention Paul’s being in Colosse, but we believe that Philemon (the recipient of a letter from Paul that bears his name) lived there. This is because Onesimus, the T slave whom Paul sent back to Philemon (Philemon 1012), lived in Colosse for he is mentioned in Colossians 4:9 as “one of’ the Colossians. We find powerful doctrinal content in the first two chapters of Colossians, given by Paul to com-bat false teaching in the church. He refers to this as “philosophy” (Colossians 2:8), and it seems to have included false teaching about the nature of Christ. As he often does in his letters, Paul follows the opening doctrinal section with practical teachings on how to live out these great truths. Coming to chapter 3, Paul twice encourages his readers to focus on things above (Colossians 3:1, 2). This means that their behavior should be according to Gods
standards, not earthly standards. They should conduct themselves in expectations of Christ s return (3:4). This is a way of exhorting them not to be engaged in activities that would embarrass themselves if their Lord made a sudden appearance. This brings us to today’s text. I. Put Off Colossians 3:5-9 5a. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth. If the Lord Jesus could return at any time, how should we then live? A focus on “things above” (Colossians 3:1, 2) will lead us to mortify (put to death) the members that keep our attention upon the earth. This means putting to death the sinful elements of our lives that separate us from God and make us unprepared for Christ’s return (compare Matthew 5:29, 30). Paul teaches elsewhere about putting the old life to death and beginning the new life in Christ (Romans 6:1-7). Being forgiven of our sins is not a justification for continuing in them (6:1, 2). 5b. Fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Lest the readers misunderstand what must be given the death sentence, Paul lists five examples. The first is fornication. Paul and the other writers of the Bible consistently limit sexual activity to the relations between a man and a woman married to each other. All other sexual activity is seen as fornication (compare 1 Corinthians 6:18). The words that follow are related to this prohibition of fornication. Uncleanness in this context is not about personal hygiene, but sexual misbehavior. Inordinate affection characterizes sexual desires not in keeping with God s standards. This is similar to evil concupiscence, an expression using another word for “desire” or “passion.” These are both the inclinations and actions of sexual immorality, and both should be put to death if we are to be ready to meet Christ. The last item, covetousness, may seem misplaced in a list oriented toward sexual immorality; we may immediately think of the tenth commandment. However, not coveting a neighbors wife is part of that commandment (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21). Such coveting can lead to sexual sin, as it did with David (2 Samuel 11). Paul summarizes his teaching by equating covetousness with idolatry (compare Ephesians 5:5). The biblical concept of idolatry is more than the worship of statues of other gods. In the first
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century AD, worship involving idols often includes immoral sexual activity; but there is more than this here. At its core, idolatry occurs when we allow anything to displace God as the proper recipient of our worship. Covetousness disregards God and His proper place in our hearts, and this is never clearer than in the commission of sexual sin in deliberate violation of God s intent for our lives. 6-7. For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: in the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. Paul’s list of sexually oriented sins is familiar to the Colossians on a personal level. They have walked in this kind of sin, which is similar to have lived in it. The word walk is used commonly as a metaphor in the Bible to indicate the way people live their lives, the life choices they make (examples: Deuteronomy 10:12; John 8:12; 1 John 1:6,7). Paul’s warning is dire: disregard for God and His standards of holiness promises a frightful outcome at the return of the Lord. That outcome is to be subject to the wrath of God. His judgmental anger will fall on the unrepentant, the children of disobedience, who defiantly and consistently disobey His standards. Many Christians do not like to talk or think about the wrath of God, preferring to dwell on His love. But God’s anger, which is never arbitrary or capricious, is real. Human sin calls it forth. 8-9. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. Paul uses one of his most powerful metaphors: that of taking off and/or putting on garments (compare Romans 13:12; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:22-24). He depicts Christians “wearing” their deeds as clothing, meaning they are public for all to see. We shed filthy garments of dishonor when we eliminate particular sins from our lives. The first two items on the list, anger and wrath, might seem ironic since Paul has just warned of the impending wrath of God on unrepentant sinners. Paul condemns human anger that seeks to harm others. Anger as such is not a sin; it is a God-given emotion. But anger born of a desire for revenge is indeed sinful. The third item, malice, reinforces the distinction between God’s righteous wrath and our self-serving anger. Paul ends with three sinful deeds of the mouth. Blasphe-
my is deliberate disrespect in speech and is often applied to speech against God. It is a particularly grievous sin the Jews of Paul’s day believe worthy of the death penalty (John 10:33). On a human level, though, such strong disrespectful language amounts to malicious defamation; often the product of angry words. This is followed by two other types of sinful talk, filthy communication and lying to others. With public discourse becoming coarser by the day, we can become numb to obscenity and profanity. If we’re not vigilant, that numbness can lead to participation. The prohibition against lying calls to mind the ninth commandment (Exodus 20:16). At its core, lying is deception intended to achieve our own selfish ends. Deception and selfishness are foundational to our old self and must have no part in our new life. Paul’s summary of leaving this ungodly behavior behind uses his metaphor of taking off clothing. We have discarded (put off) the robe of the old man, the selfish sinful person, as signified by discarding our sinful deeds. We do this deliberately and intentionally. II. Put On Colossians 3:10-14 10-11. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. In Paul’s imagery, we replace the discards with the proper clothing, the new man, because we are being restored to the image in which we were created, the image of God (Genesis 1:26, 27). Ultimately this is the image of Christ, God’s Son (Romans 8:29). From a behavior standpoint, we should look a lot like Jesus. This also involves a knowledge renewal, changed thinking in regard to sin. The universal application of the image of Christ finds expression in Paul’s description of Him as being all, and in all. In Paul’s world one is either a Greek (Gentile) or a Jew, either circumcised or not, either bond (slave) or free. All of humanity is thus included; all are eligible to be clothed with the image of Christ. Paul uses two other categories. Barbarians are nonGreek speakers considered uncultured and barely civilized. Scythians are considered to be extremely backward, the ultimate barbarians of the ancient world. Paul is not putting these groups down. Rather, he is telling the Co-
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lossians (who think of themselves as educated, cultured Greeks) that donning the image of Christ is possible even for those on the lowest rung of the culture ladder. 12. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Paul specifies seven qualities that are to be put on, but first he defines his audience. possible (John 3:16). When we accept His Son, we become set apart in purity (holy) from sinful humanity even as we continue to live among unrepentant people. The phrase bowels of mercies indicates a strong feeling of compassion for others; a response of the heart, sometimes say we feel something “in the gut.” Kindness likewise indicates a positive, generous, gracious response to others’ needs. Humbleness of mind and meekness both stress adopting a position of lowliness seeking to serve others instead of asserting one’s own rights or privileges. Longsuffering indicates the willingness to wait as long as it takes for others to make the right response, just as God waited for us to respond to Him (Ephesians 4:32). Such “clothing” as this surely identifies a person as belonging to Christ. 13. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Paul’s sixth category of Christ-like clothing is particularly applicable when a quarrel takes place within the church. Forbearing one another means we don’t give up on our relationships. A vital aspect of that is forgiving one another. When a quarrel looms, we don’t have to win. Paul includes a humbling reminder of our prime example: Christ. Those who clothe themselves with Christ should not forget the great forgiveness that Jesus has bestowed on all of us. 14. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Paul ends his list of Christ-clothing with the one that ties it all together: charity (in modern English, love, Romans 13:8-10). The phrase above all these things is striking in that it views charity/ love as a topcoat, to be put on over all else. This bond of perfectness is the ultimate unifier for the body of Christ. Let us love one another as Christ has loved us (John 13:34). III. Put Forth Colossians 3:15-17 15. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. The loving church will be a
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peaceful church, and for this we should be thankful. This has not been engineered by our brilliance but by following the example of Christ and conforming to His image (Romans 8:29). If we live with love, forgiveness, and patience for others, our hearts will be filled with the peace of God. We are part of one body, the organization whose head loved its future constituents so much that He died for them (Ephesians 5:23-25). 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Paul finishes this section with specific qualities that characterize the peaceful church. First, the word of Christ must find a home in the hearts of believers. There should be an eagerness to learn the ways of God. This is a path of wisdom, knowing God’s plan for living and then choosing to live that way. Paul then offers a mechanism for implementing this imperative: teaching (primary instruction) and admonishing (encouragement to follow the instruction). A highly effective but often underused method of doing both is through the words of the songs we sing together in the context of worship. There are technical distinctions among psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, but it’s their cumulative effect that interests Paul. The songs we sing together will find their way into our hearts in powerful and memorable ways, often coming to mind later. Therefore, we should sing what we believe and believe what we sing. 17. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Paul’s final words in this section call us to harmonize our words and our deeds, our talk and our actions. This harmonization happens when both are in accordance with what the name of the Lord Jesus signifies (Matthew 18:5, 20; etc.). We are to say and do what He would have us say and do. Jesus’ message is for everyone. All are invited to come to Him (Matthew 11:28-30). We can be His ambassadors for kindness, for hope, and for justice in our communities, but above all we are His ambassadors for eternal life in Heaven. For such a privilege let us be thankful, and may our actions express this gratitude to God through His Son Jesus Christ. Thought to Remember: We can only bring change to the extent that we let God change us.
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Top 11 Black-to-School Scholarships for African American Students in 2018/2019
Date Set for Second Annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic
By Alex LaGrone, Staff Writer
The Flint area high school football season is ready to kickoff in style with a triple-header on Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Kettering University Atwood Stadium. The Vehicle City Gridiron Classic will feature six area teams from the surrounding counties – Genesee, Shiawassee and Oakland.
(Continued from page 1.) Here are the top scholarships programs for African American students to apply to during the 2018/2019 school year: #1 – Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant: Founded in 1993 by Lisa Ruffin, this proram is based on the idea that young people must begin with a strong foundation. They believe that each of our girls possesses the promise of unlimited possibilities. #2 – Derrick Rose Scholars Program: Passionate about embodying a legacy that will empower the next generation to pursue greatness; NBA star Derrick Rose has launched a scholarship program called the Rose Scholars. The program is open to high school sophomore, junior + senior students who are civically minded and have an instinct to lead. #3 – Beyonce’s Homecoming Scholars Award Program: Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, has established the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for students attending Xavier University, Wilberforce University, Tuskegee University and Bethune-Cookman University – all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). #4 – National Hook-up of Black Women Scholarships: National Hook-up of Black Women (NHBW) Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall after graduation. Two different scholarships are available.
The first game will pit the Flint Jaguars against the Beecher Buccaneers at 1:00 p.m. The Hamady Hawks will face the Byron Eagles at 4:00 p.m. and the Fenton Tigers will square off in the nightcap against the Ortonville Brandon Blackhawks at 7:00 p.m. The concept of having multiple games in a triple-header format was introduced by Judge Duncan Beagle, who saw similar events held in other communities. The classic was then organized by the Vehicle City Sports Community with the support from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Kettering University and each of the participating school districts. “Atwood Stadium’s history is synonymous with high school football and we are proud that the Vehicle City Classic has already become a highly anticipated yearly event,” said Kettering University President Dr. Robert K. McMahan. “The energy and enthusiasm for the inaugural classic were simply fantastic, and a great event for Flint and Genesee,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee of Chamber of Commerce. “The event also helped to draw hundreds, if not thousands, of new visitors into the city of Flint to see and experience some of the terrific things that are happening here.” Last year’s Vehicle City Gridiron Classic had more than 10,000 fans attend the three games. With the anticipation of the upcoming season, the Gridiron games should attract even larger crowds.
#5 – The Bill Gates Scholarship For Minorities: a full tuition scholarship awarded to exceptional high school seniors planning to attend college full time. Applicants must be minorities, including African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American.
Flint can be proud that two local teams will be led by former standouts. The Jaguars will be playing the first game with a new head coach, Andre Weathers. Weathers was an All-Starter for Flint Central and helped Michigan win a national championship in 1997 and played two years in the NFL.
#6 – United Negro College Fund/ Michael Jackson Scholarship: The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
“I played at Atwood back in the 1990s. I’m an Atwood baby. I think this is a great thing. The field looks good. Everything has been renovated,” Weathers said.
#7 – Costco Scholarship Fund For Minority Students: Costco Scholarship Fund is open to underrepresented minority students who are planning to attend either the University of Washington or Seattle University. The fund was established to provide qualified minority students access to education benefits. Scholarship awards are based on financial need. #8 – Coca-Cola Scholars Program: a very competitive program for high school seniors throughout the United States. Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, the largest soft drink company in the world, the program awards millions every year in college funding. #9 – Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation Scholarship Program: The Blues Babe Foundation Scholarship Program is open to current undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in the writing arts. The program was created by three-time GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott. #10 – Generation Google Scholarship For Underrepresented Students in Technology:Founded in 1993 by Lisa Ruffin, this proram is based on the idea that young people must begin with a strong foundation. They believe that each of our girls possesses the promise of unlimited possibilities.
Courtney Hawkins is serving as athletic director and head coach at Beecher high school, his alma mater. Hawkins starred at Michigan State and was drafted in the second round and played nine seasons in the NFL. “The work they put into this place is unbelievable,” said Hawkins. “Back then it wasn’t as nice as this. My kids are really excited right now,” he said. There’s a lot of great football to be excited about this coming week. The community is invited to come out and show support for this one-of-a-kind football extravaganza.
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 10, 2018 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Genesee County. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 5, 2018 Genesee County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant program (ESG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake projects known as: 2017 CDBG Mt. Morris Township - Demolition and Clearance (2017 Funds) $26,546 2018 CDBG Vienna Township - Blight Elimination and Prevention $40,496 2018 HOME Habitat for Humanity - HOME Affordable Housing $200,000 For additional information on these projects visit our 2018 Annual Action Plan at http://gcmpc.org/plans-and-reports/ FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Genesee County has determined that the projects will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Genesee County Community Development Program, 1101 Beach Street, Room 223, Flint, MI 48502 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 12 P.M. and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Genesee County at the address above or to gcmpc@co.genesee.mi.us<mailto:gcmpc@co.genesee.mi.us>. All comments received by September 4, 2018 will be considered by Genesee County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS Genesee County certifies to HUD that Genesee County and Mark Young, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Genesee County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Genesee County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Genesee County; (b) Genesee County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Detroit Field Office at the McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226-2592. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Sheila Taylor, Principal Planner, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission 1101 Beach St, Rm 223, Flint, MI 48502; (810) 257-3010; Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777
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Ice Mountain Water to Continue Providing Water through December FLINT, Mich. — Mayor Karen Weaver and the City’s Chief Recovery Officer, Jameca Patrick-Singleton, are pleased to announce that Ice Mountain will continue to supply water to Help Centers for the remainder of the year. “We are pleased to announce that Ice Mountain has agreed to continue supplying water for the Help Centers for the reminder of 2018”, said Mayor Weaver. “Ice Mountain has been supplying water all summer for children at summer camps around the city, as well as providing water at several local events.”
ABWA Nu-Lite Chapter The Nu-Lite Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association held its annual summer picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Nu-Lite, which has received numerous awards for best business practices, was established in January 1980 in Flint, Michigan, as an offspring of the Candle Glo Chapter. Beverly Woods (seated far right) is chapter president. The guest speaker for the evening was Marilynn Lash (second row, third from left). Members and guests gathered at the home of long-time chapter member Vivian Stuart. Nu-Lite is dedicated to excellence in leadership and education. To inquire about membership, visit http://www.abwa-nulite.org/.
“I know that residents have been nervous that bottled water distribution would be over by the end of the summer, however, we are excited that Ice Mountain will continue delivering water to Help Centers through December.” Said Patrick-Singleton Residents are able to visit Help Centers on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 10am until 2pm. For a complete list of Help Centers and resources available please visit: www.cityofflint.com
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Community Day will showcase a unified city working together as we continue to cultivate positive meaningful relationships with one another. The timing is perfect for us to build what we imagine Flint to be for generations to come. With that being said, over 20 organizations, community leaders, elected officials, and the city Flint uniting for one cause – uplifting the community with respect and genuine intent while resurrecting its citizens. The day will include basketball tournament, flag football, bounces houses, arts and crafts, free haircuts, water fight, music showcase, backyard games, food vendors and roundtable panel discussions. Also, there will be a back to school backpack giveaway for the kids and resources for families. Community Day 2K18 is a free event for the city.