Flint MI

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July 7, 2025
After years of struggle, the city is closing in on replacing remaining lead lines — offering lessons for other communities.
Gladyes Williamson, theGrio.com
June 28, 2022
State laws "authorize a judge to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and issue arrest warrants” as a one-person grand jury, the court…
Paul Goodloe The Weather Channel thegrio.com
November 8, 2021
The Weather Channel veteran Paul Goodloe believes that Black people should care about what's happening at COP26.
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November 7, 2021
Michigan agreed to pay the former director of the drinking water division after using her as a "public scapegoat" in…
October 14, 2021
According to reports, the residents of Benton Harbor have been struggling with lead in their water for as many as…
July 25, 2021
Metro Detroit and Flint experienced a series of tornadoes that damaged several homes and businesses and left thousands without power.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
July 14, 2021
With the purchase of ABC affiliate WJRT in Flint, Michigan, Byron Allen becomes the owner of his 24th TV station…
Police Tape, Shooting, Washington D.C., Howard
June 21, 2021
The shooting occurred on the second day of Flint's three-day Juneteenth celebration during the Champions Parade.
February 1, 2021
15-year-old scientist, Gitanjali Rao, develops app that detects contamination in drinking water. She was inspired by Flint's water crisis.
Flint Ends Its Distribution Of Bottled Water In Wake Of The City's Contaminated Water Crisis
August 20, 2020
The state of Michigan is expected to announce that a $600 million settlement will be paid to victims of the…
Jussie Smollett thegrio.com
December 25, 2019
Jussie Smollett donated money to kids programs in Flint, Mich., while also organizing a backpack and Christmas toy drive for…
May 21, 2019
On today’s episode of DC360, Grio special correspondent Tiffany Cross discusses Trayvon Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton is running for Miami Dade County…
April 8, 2019
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has been reinstated as a defendant in a Flint class action lawsuit stemming from the…
November 1, 2018
As Judge Greg Mathis continues to serve justice on our television screens, few know that he is also fighting for…
December 20, 2016
Four defendants were charged today with crimes relating to the Flint water crisis, two of whom are emergency managers appointed…
September 15, 2016
Donald Trump's remarks were cut short when Rev. Faith Green Timmons interrupted to remind him that he should keep his…
February 5, 2016
Now is the time for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to show himself the door — like today. Because at this point,
January 30, 2016
The Game is showing us how it’s done with his $1 million pledge to help the people in Flint, Michigan.
January 24, 2016
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is more than just a natural disaster or a series of unfortunate, environmental events
January 22, 2016
The Flint water crisis and the poisoning of black children is yet another example of violence waged against African Americans…