Savannah Turbett
Black History Month: Exploring the Past, Present and Future
Duke Ellington, Dr. Mae Jemison and Crispus Attucks are some of the “hidden figures” in black American history that students will be learning about with the February theme: Black History Month. “By creating informational brochures, comic books or storyboards, students will have the opportunity to delve into the lives of these figures in black history,” […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Jalen Walker
There are multiple paths to take to get the same result. Carman Ainsworth graduate Jalen Walker knows this well. After graduating high school, he went to Michigan State University where he planned to pursue a degree in journalism. However, in his junior year, due to outside forces, Walker left school and began working in car […]
Read MoreYouthQuest’s Willie Buford Selected for NatGeo Fellowship
The National Geographic Society recently named Willie Buford an Education Fellow. As an Education Fellow, Buford will support innovative project development and project leadership, share expertise on an emerging issue or priority and help incubate new ideas for improving K-12 geographic education. “I am excited to for the opportunities that will come with this fellowship,” […]
Read More6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Flint & Genesee
February is just around the corner. Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Here are six ways to participate in Flint & Genesee. Kick off the celebration with the Genesee District Library 18th Annual Black History Month Brunch, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at 10 a.m. This year the event will feature three-time Grammy-nominated gospel […]
Read MoreAndiamo Fenton grand opening to benefit TeenQuest
Monday, February 4 from 5 – 9 p.m., Andiamo Fenton will hold a grand opening celebration benefitting TeenQuest at the restaurant’s new location in the Horizon Building, at 102 W. Silver Lake Road, Fenton. The event will include great food and wine at one of Genesee County’s newest restaurants, while also supporting a program that […]
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