“Green space is an equity issue... Part of environmental justice is making sure that everyone has access to the outdoors. It's important for physical health, it's important for mental health, and it's not a luxury—it's a human right.”
I live in Flint. I own a home in the city. However, I’m still often reluctant to call Flint my home. This isn’t because I’m not madly in love with this place, or incredibly proud to live in the city. It’s because of the way I talk. As soon as I open my mouth, most people realize I’m clearly not from here.
By Trevor Bach Photo by Brittany Greeson On a chilly spring Wednesday in April, more than 50 people congregated at [...]
VIEW SLIDESHOW By Jiquanda Johnson Photography by Garrett MacLean April Hawkins sat in an [...]
A post-delivery prayer. Photo by Garrett MacLean. Previous | Support Us In Flint, [...]
A water delivery in the sixth ward. Photo by Garrett MacLean. Previous | Next [...]
Mary Hall tears up with gratitude for the water delivery, while standing next to her grand-daughter, Kulice Abraham. [...]
Deacon Michael Stringer and Jimmie Thompson stack cases of water on the porch during a delivery. Photo by [...]
Debra Duckett is one of the Flint residents who receive free cases of water as part of the [...]
April Hawkins takes numerous phone calls regarding her church's water program in the offices of Prince of Peace [...]
Deacon Michael Stringer helps load cases of water into the Hawkinses' van before heading out for deliveries. Photo [...]
April Hawkins and her husband, Rev Jeffrey Hawkins Sr, surrounded by the donated cases of water their church [...]