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Communities First, Inc.’s 3rd Annual African American Film Series at Flint Institute of Arts Screening Documentary, “13th” Flint, MI – Communities First, Inc.’s 3rd Annual African American Film Series will show the documentary “13th” on Thursday, December 14 at 5:30pm. In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and …

Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. On election day, we, the voters of Michigan, deserve to have our say. We expect our elections to be fair and transparent so that our votes matter and our voices are heard. Politicians don’t agree. They manipulate our voting maps to keep themselves in power. …

If you’ve read about the plight of bees, you may be wondering what you can do to help. There are a number of threats facing bees today, but loss of natural habitat is one of the greatest. Without diverse environments to forage and make their homes, bees can’t continue to do their important work of …

All, The deadline for articles and ads for the December issue of FOCOV is upon us. Additionally, Christmas Greeting ads in a business card size are available for $10 each. Color or Black & White. These have proved very popular as a way to send greetings as well as publicize your various groups, block clubs, …

A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Willard P. Harris Auditorium, third floor, Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan, 48502, as part of the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance meeting. This Public Hearing is an opportunity for you to review and comment on the following items: a proposed amendment to …

We can never know too much about how to make our homes safer. The Ideal Home for the Autistic Child: Physiological Rationale for Design Strategies Important Post-Rehab Home Modifications to Eliminate Triggers and Prevent Stressful Situations What Moms Need to Know in Case of Intruders How to Prep For Every Type of Natural Disaster Senior …

The Great Start Collaborative and Families Coalition are excited to announce that we recently received funding and supports to provide special trainings to build Early Childhood Ambassadors (ECA), in order to reach the most vulnerable populations in Genesee County. Participants in the ECA training (trusted advisors) will receive an honorarium per training attended. We are …