Tag: George Floyd
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The Rep of Flint presents virtual theatrical production of The Breath Project
By Patsy Isenberg The Flint Repertory Theatre is joining 22 other theaters across the country today and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25, in a virtual performance inspired by the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Black actors from around the country will present works they’ve created for the theatre in a virtual format in…
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“Examining Identity Construction” exhibit at Mott-Warsh Gallery open, extended to Jan. 23
By Harold C. Ford “Your perception of me doesn’t affect me on an abstract level. It poses a real danger.” Inscription imbedded in What You Lookin At, Pat Ward Williams, contemporary photographer In the cataclysmic global response to the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis law enforcers on May 25, 2020, the current exhibit at Mott-Warsh (MW)…
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Police Chief Hart “outraged” at senior White House official’s comments about Flint Police Department
By Tom Travis Flint Chief of Police, Phil Hart said in an email released by The City of Flint Wednesday afternoon that, “On behalf of all the hardworking men and women in the Flint Police Department, I am outraged at this callous and unnecessary attack on our department.” Hart was responding to comments made about…
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Flint’s Black Lives Matter Advisory Council application process open
Anyone interested in following up on the week’s protests following the George Floyd murder may find an available option here, in this press release issued by City Hall: FLINT, Michigan—Flint residents who are interested in being a part of the Black Lives Matter Advisory Council to the Flint Police Department are invited to officially express…
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Mayor Neeley creates Black Lives Matter Advisory Council, announces other city actions
Below is the full text of a press release issued by the City of Flint following a protest at City Hall Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced several of these actions during his remarks to the assembled peaceful group: Mayor Sheldon Neeley today announced a series of actions being taken by the City of Flint…
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Flint area residents take to the streets protesting injustice
By Tom Travis Along with thousands of others across the country, Flint residents took to the streets Saturday night voicing their protest of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Beginning around 6 p.m. lines formed at the Target store entrance on Miller Road. Protesters left the parking lot area and began entering the street…
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Mayor Sheldon Neeley on the death of George Floyd: “In his face, I see my own”
The following statement came today from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley: “The death of George Floyd haunts me. In his face, I see my own. I see my friends, family, and ancestors. I see Ahmaud Arbery. I see Trayvon Martin. I see a sea of faces whose names we will never know. In his death, I…
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