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How White People Celebrate Black History Month in Flint [VIDEO]

Ricky Burns — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:52:47 +0000

I finally ask the question we have all been wondering. Since there is no parade or any type of actually tradition in the white community for celebrating Black History Month. I decided to ask people how they celebrated this joyous month in hopes that we can start a tradition. I quickly realized that it [...]

Meet Dangerous Lee – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:00:43 +0000

Meet Dangerous Lee. Dangerous Lee is a certified HIV Prevention Specialist and Testing Counselor with Wellness AIDS Services, Inc. of Flint, Michigan. Dangerous Lee is currently studying Psychology at Baker College Online and also has an interest in working with at risk youth. She lives in Burton, Michigan with her daughter. In 2008, her short [...]

Meet James 'JT' Thigpen Jr. – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:45:42 +0000

Meet James 'JT' Thigpen Jr. James Thigpen Jr. known as JT to most is a 25 year old Flint Native with numerous creative gifts. He is a Graphic Artist/ Photographer who holds multiple awards for his work. In 2011 he became a board member for Buckham Art Gallery which allowed him to do a few projects with the community.

Meet TaWanna Anderson – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:00:46 +0000

Meet TaWanna Anderson. TaWanna Anderson is a 29 years old and is a Flint native who is also a mother. TaWanna graduated from Carmen Ainsworth High School in 2000 and received her Associates degree from Baker College in Applied Science. TaWanna is a devoted member of Ebenezer Ministries for over 10 years. Ms. Anderson is [...]

Meet Toni White – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:33:24 +0000

Meet Toni White. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Toni White graduated from Northern High School. Distracted by the negativity in Flint, Toni took immediate interest in writing. After travelling and seeing what writing and performing has to offer she became eager to see change in Flint. She’s made many changes to her thoughts of [...]

Jimmy Kimmel + David Alan Grier Do Charlie Brown 'Its Black History Month' [Video]

Clay — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:14:52 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel had David Alan Grier on his show Tuesday night and they took a moment to discuss 'Black History Month'.

Luckily they had a clip from a Charlie Brown special to help them out, because the 'Peanuts' gang really nailed it.

Meet The Future – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00:56 +0000

Meet Ed ‘The Future’ Wilson. The Future is a native of Flint, Michigan. The Future graduated from Flint Northern High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan Flint in Mass Communication Media Studies. The Future is an accomplished spoken word artist that is most noted for his unparalleled depth, adeptness, and [...]

Meet Edith Prunty Spencer – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00:28 +0000

Edith Prunty Spencer came to Flint with her husband in 1950 and quickly began to leave her loving mark on our community. The Hon. Dale E. Kildee said the following of Mrs. Spencer in June 1997, “I rise today to pay tribute to…Edith Prunty Spencer…Mrs. Spencer has been an inspiration to me for her dedication [...]

Meet Tia Ewing – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:19 +0000

Meet Tia Ewing from WNEM TV5. Tia Ewing sees herself as an everyday person, who just so happens to love her job on television. She grew up in the inner city of Chicago, Illinois and learned early education was her key out of an impoverished environment.

Tia says her life is extremely fast paced

Meet Roneeka Pleasant-Brown – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:51 +0000

Roneeka Pleasant Brown is a mother of 3 children and married to Chef Nate Brown. Roneeka is also know as R Simone to many of her close friends and family. Roneeka is Flint native graduating from Flint Northwestern High School in 1998 and receiving her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Meet Chef Nate Brown – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:29:38 +0000

Chef Nate Brown is considered a Flintstone in every right. Born in raised in Flint, Michigan, Chef Nate Brown now is family man married with 3 children. Chef Nate Brown is an alumni of Northwestern High School and has a Culinary degree from the Arts Institute of Michigan in 2010.

Meet Judge Herman Marable – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:40 +0000

Meet Judge Herman Marable who is a native of Flint, Michigan. Judge Marable was elected as a 68th District Judge on November 7, 2000. He took office in 2001. He was re-elected in November 2006. Judge Marable is an active member of the community by establishing Student of the Month/Year Program to encourage high school students [...]

Meet David McGhee – Black History Month Spotlight

LV — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:00 +0000

Today we spotlight David McGhee a long time Flint resident who is a change agent in our community. David McGhee graduated from Flint Central High School, received his bachelor's degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Oakland University in 2005, and Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan. Yeah, David is well educated.

How Jamie Foxx Celebrates Black History Month!

kdubb — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:58:01 +0000

Jamie Foxx is not dating White Women for 28 days! lol.. listen Man this dude is the funniest! Now I am a bit curious as to what’s going on with his HAIRLINE!!! I mean which way is it going??? And now he’s sporting his gap again (remember when he had those HUGE CAPS on his [...]