The Goods

Although Flint native Kevin Mays didn't quite have a goal of owning a sports team, his love for the game and his hometown led to him becoming the owner of professional basketball team, Flint United.

An uplifting conversation with La'Asia Johnson, founder of the all-natural skin, hair and body care line, Elle Jae Essentials.

Music producer and audio engineer Nygee Gant has been quietly making noise on the local scene and music industry for over 15 years.

Hair and beauty have been key staples in Flint native Corinthian Carouthers II's family for over two decades. Her mother, whom she is named after, founded the Creative Hair School of Cosmetology that has been serving the Flint community since 1999. As a licensed cosmetologist, instructor and co-owner of the school, Corinthian is also creating a legacy of her own with the launch of her online beauty school, Natural Hair Education.

“Welcome to the Yellow Chair Diaries community where the cool kids hang out!” 

This is how Flint-based singer/songwriter Jason Waggoner starts his weekly show Yellow Chair Diaries on his Facebook Live feed. During the hour-long livestream, he performs for viewers in real-time, playing the guitar and singing familiar tunes as well as his own original music.