flint water crisis

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Judge Improperly Indicted Government Officials In Flint Water Case

The decision leaves residents frustrated about the lack of accountability after the city had been left without a viable water source for a lengthy period.
06/29/2022

Michigan Activist Fights to Keep Asphalt Plant From Opening In City Already Beleaguered With Environmental Issues

Flint residents push back against a plan to open an asphalt plant calling the plan "environmental racism."
04/25/2022

Former Michigan Governor Ordered To Testify In Flint Water Crisis Civil Trial

A judge ruled former Gov. Rick Snyder and four others testify in a civil trial regarding contamination of Flint’s water supply.
03/22/2022

Predominantly Black Michigan City Engulfed In Lead Water Crisis Reminiscent of Flint

The water was known to have been contaminated for years.
10/15/2021
Mari Copeny/Black History Month
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Living the Dream: Mari Copeny

She’s a voice in the fight against environmental racism.
02/23/2021

Jaden Smith and LyftUp Announce Partnership to Provide $50K In Ride Credits to People Who Need Access to Healthy Food, Clean Water, And Jobs

Will and Jada’s son is pursuing his philanthropic passions.
10/26/2020
Flint water plant on BET Buzz 2020.
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Michigan To Pay $600M To Flint Water Crisis Victims

About 65% of funding is earmarked for kids 6 and under.
08/21/2020

Michigan Reportedly Reaches $600M Deal In Flint Water Crisis

Residents will be eligible to receive settlement money.
08/21/2020

Tomi Lahren Gets Owned By 11-Year-Old ‘Little Miss Flint’

"Little Miss Flint" did not come to play.
12/14/2018

Flint Official Recorded Saying 'Niggers' Who 'Don't Pay Their Bills' Caused Water Crisis

Phil Stair apologized for his 'private opinion.'
06/06/2017

Five Flint Officials Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Over Water Crisis

If convicted, they could serve 20 years in prison.
05/05/2017