Specializing in come-from-behind victories and epic last-second shots, Flint City Bucks have won their way into the national semi-finals. See them shoot for a spot in the national championship against FC Golden State (Los Angeles) 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Atwood Stadium.
Producing on-court basketball talent is nothing new for Flint. Eric Woodyard, Dan Feldman and James Edwards III are a new connection to basketball — three credentialed journalists from Flint who write about the league for national media outlets.
A founding member of the Dayton Family, Ira Dorsey continues to speak out about inequities in his hometown, run a program giving teens a voice through hip-hop at Southwestern Academy and this weekend joins forces with Mayor Karen Weaver to host "Flint's Youth Got Talent."
The words from renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma were both an invitation and a profound summary of a full day of music, inspiration, thoughtfulness, and togetherness he hosted as part of a Day of Action in Flint. “Let’s do something,” Ma said. Without skipping a beat, Flint’s Baba Kevin Collins suddenly found himself jamming with the Grammy winner.
Linnell Jones-McKenney’s professional career was just a piece of her dream. Her other passion is her community. Today, you can find her serving as a coach and mentor for young people at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.
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