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  • Immigration. Latinix father wearing tan coat and black face mask stands in front of gate with young boy leaning on him, also wearing a mask, and Latinx woman wearing red shirt and black jacket, with a face mask.

    Flint’s Latinx Leaders Say COVID-19 Compounds Current Issues

    Said immigration lawyer Victoria Arteaga: “We’re seeing a big reduction in cases getting their day in court.”
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 16, 2020 2:30PM EDT
    A Black person's hand pouring bottled water into a coffee maker

    READ: Five Environmental Justice Activists On The Roots and Future of The Movement

    Mustafa Ali, Dr. Robert Bullard and other key figures in environmental justice explore why their fight is a critical one.

    Ayana Byrd Oct 21, 2019 4:13PM EDT
    Black and yellow billboard in Flint, Michigan, reads, "Boiling your water does not remove lead."

    UPDATE: After Protests, Rick Snyder, Governor During the Flint Water Poisoning, 'Turns Down' Harvard Fellowship

    The former Michigan governor, whose decisions led to the Flint water crisis, was going to teach government at the university.

    Ayana Byrd Jul 2, 2019 12:53PM EDT
    Protesters shout and raise fists outside a Flint, Michigan, municipal building.

    Flint Update: Prosecutors Examine Phone And Hard Drive of Former Governor Rick Snyder

    A search warrant was executed to delve into data stored on devices used by Snyder and 66 other government officials.

    Ayana Byrd Jun 5, 2019 10:57AM EDT
    The city of Flint Water Plant is illuminated by moonlight on Jan. 23, 2016, in Flint, Michigan. The state approved new funds for the city yesterday.

    Flint Launches Program to Help Kids Who Need Special Education Services Because of Water Crisis

    Experts say it’s a step in the right direction, but not enough.

    Ayana Byrd Jan 23, 2019 1:20PM EST
    Detroit Prepares To Host GOP Presidential Debate

    City of Flint to Stand Trial For Supplying Toxic Water

    An appeals court ruled that the city has no immunity in the case.

    Ayana Byrd Jan 7, 2019 1:09PM EST

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