Flintside · Flint, MI
FLINT, Michigan — Well of Hope, led by President Chia C. Morgan, will host the 18th Annual Blessed to Be a Blessing Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Michael’s Conference Center, 609 E. 5th Ave. Catholic Charities has partnered on the event since its fourth year. Organizers say what began as a dream to care for local families in times of crisis has grown into a tradition of unity and support for Flint. “When I planned the inaugural Blessed to Be a Blessing eighteen years ago, it was born from a dream for the city that raised me, guided by a simple question: What do families in Flint need most right now? Back then, the answer was a hot meal and a safe, warm space to connect,” said Morgan. This year’s effort also extends into the home. With Pentecostal Temple Apostolic Church and Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, Well of Hope is hosting a washer and dryer giveaway for Flint families.
Flintside · Flint, MI
FLINT, Michigan — Kristen Reynolds grew up hearing her father recall stories about how, since she learned to talk, she had a mouthful to say. She calls herself a “natural-born yapper” and jokes that her parents aren’t surprised she is now an award-winning podcaster. Her podcast, A Little Bit A Lot, won three categories, including Best Solo Host and Podcaster of the Year, in the 2026 Black Podcasting Awards. She was also named a 2026 Signal Awards finalist in the Solopreneur Podcast category. Reynolds combines stories of her personal upbringing with pop culture, mental health, adulting, and humor to create an inclusive virtual community that emphasizes relatability and safe spaces. Behind the microphone, she stays true to herself. Moving from Flint to Flushing as a child after her parents divorced made her feel even more quirky and different from her peers. She grew up searching for a group where she felt seen.
Flintside · Flint, MI
Editor’s Note: The Flint City Council Monthly Wrap Up! is a new series spearheaded by Jalen Garrison. This series serves as a guide to make council meetings journalistically sound, accessible, and engaging. FLINT, Michigan — Welcome to the Flint City Council Monthly Wrap-Up! This is a summary of the most important debates, resolutions, and decisions from October city council meetings, along with a look at what’s coming up in November. Flint City Council made the most of its time this month, taking significant political action by passing ordinances, blocking funding, and more that we’ll cover. This was likely due in large part to the Nov. 3 election. Flint City Council was guaranteed to see at least 4 wards gain new representation, which would incentivize council members to exercise their power as much as possible prior to Election Day. 1st Ward Councilman Leon El-Alamin’s trial postponed for a fourth time Due to a scheduling conflict, 1st Ward Councilman El-Alamin will wait until Nov.
Flintside · Flint, MI
The following is a Flintside opinion piece by Trace Fisher, a Fatherhood Practitioner at Involved Dad in Flint, the defensive line coach at Grand Blanc High School, and a father of two sons. He is the author of Unstuck: Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be, available on Amazon. Have an idea for an essay or opinion piece you’d like to write for Flintside? Email [email protected]. FLINT, Michigan — A while back, a school came to me with a problem they kept seeing. It was the same kind of young man, over and over. He wasn’t in trouble. He wasn’t a “bad kid.” He just wasn’t moving. He didn’t want to work. He didn’t want to achieve much of anything. He was living in his parents’ basement, on his phone, while life went on without him. They asked me to build a program for those young men. I said yes. The longer I sat with that request, the more I realized it wasn’t really a school problem. It’s a problem a lot of families in this area are living with right now.
Flintside · Flint, MI
FLINT, Michigan — For over 40 years, the Arab American Heritage Council (AAHC) has been a community pillar, preserving Arab history in Flint and connecting Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) populations in the city. Anthony (Tony) Mansour founded the organization in the early 1980s. Mansour, a Palestinian immigrant, moved to Flint in 1928. He founded the AAHC to preserve the history of Arab populations in the Flint area through oral interviews. Today, the AAHC has flourished and expanded. It uses its resources primarily for immigration and legal services, language services, and outreach and education. With the general election around the corner, it has focused its civic engagement efforts on voter education and election participation. Flintside sat down with Lina Azeim, who represents the AAHC, to discuss the organization’s work and how residents can connect. Flintside: What work has the AAHC done in the last year to engage with the upcoming Nov. 3 election? L.
