Savannah Turbett
FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Angela Fox, A Fox International
Approximately 25 years ago, hairstylist Angela Fox received a request from a longtime client that changed the trajectory of her career. Fox’s client had begun to lose her hair and she didn’t have the means to go through traditional routes such as hair restoration surgery to fix her problem. So, she pleaded her case to […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: February 2021
Do It Yourself Students at Pierce Elementary went hands-on with a variety of projects in the DIY Club. In February, students worked on winter-themed projects such as creating a snowman pillow, fleece scarves and snow measuring sticks. Supplies for each of the craft projects were provided to students during their monthly activity packet drop-off. After […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Ross McEacheron V
Grand Blanc High School graduate Ross McEacheron V is working hard toward his dream career in human resources. Currently studying at the University of Michigan-Flint for a double major in human resource management and marketing, McEacheron has found many opportunities to build his skill set outside of school. “I was working as a manager of […]
Read MoreFlint Fresh and YouthQuest Work Together to Feed Community
Not having access to a nearby grocery store that sells fresh produce is a challenge that a lot of Flint residents face. In fact, according to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, “Many residents are living in neighborhoods without ready access to fresh, healthy and affordable food. They live in food deserts.” Laura Darch, a […]
Read MoreYouthQuest instills literacy skills during National Reading Month
March marks National Reading Month – a month coinciding with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The month aims to encourage people of all ages to participate in reading. “We support students reading all year long,” says Nefertari Jones, program director of YouthQuest. “However, we’re doubling our efforts during National Reading Month.” Reading is a lifelong skill although, […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Stephanie James, MW Gallery
In 2011, Stephanie James was hired as assistant curator and educator for the Mott-Warsh Collection, a privately-owned, publicly shared art collection featuring pieces by artists of the African diaspora and other artists who reflect on it. The collection, which began in 2001, was started when Maryanne Mott and her late husband Herman Warsh had a […]
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