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Amy Diaz is a journalist hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. She has written for multiple local newspapers in her hometown before becoming a full-time reporter for Flint Beat. When she’s not writing you can find her playing her pink electric guitar. You can follow her on Twitter @amydiaze or contact her at amyelizadiaz@gmail.com.

Around Town

‘I’m tired of marching…but I’m out here still marching’: Flint…

Amy Diaz Sep 27, 2020 0

Flint, MI--Jovan Lynell has marched in several protests since the beginning of the year, to stand up against the killing of Black men and women at the hands of the police. And she is tired. “I’m tired of marching. Sick of it, and…

Community

Genesee County Commission has yet to approve a budget

Amy Diaz Sep 25, 2020 0

Flint, MI--With one week until the start of a new fiscal year, the Genesee County Commission has still not adopted a budget. At the board meeting Wednesday morning, the vote to approve the accepted proposed budget failed with a vote of…

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Activists have ‘refreshing’ conversation about racism, public health with Sen. Kamala…

Amy Diaz Sep 23, 2020 0

However bleak the topics, he said their conversation was “refreshing” because she wasn’t focused on making promises but was instead focused on listening.

Community

Sen. Kamala Harris visits businesses, chats with locals during trip to Flint

Amy Diaz Sep 22, 2020 0

“Seeing a strong powerful woman means a lot to a lot of people, I think women especially,” Claudia Cooper said.

6th Ward

Flint City Council approves affordable housing development at Orchard Lane Apartments

Amy Diaz Sep 21, 2020 0

Flint, MI—In its second time coming before the Flint City Council, the PILOT project for Orchard Lane Apartments was approved. The ordinance will allow Communities First Inc., a developer that has rehabilitated other Flint properties, to…

Community

West Flint residents unhappy about possible assisted living facility in the neighborhood

Amy Diaz Sep 20, 2020 1

Flint, MI—Woodcroft neighborhood residents believe a couple is trying to transform one home into an assisted living facility, and many of them are trying to stop it. But their issues are not with the elderly or disabled. Residents…

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Genesee County jail program brings inmates sense of purpose

Amy Diaz Sep 18, 2020 0

Flint, MI—Almost half of the population in the Genesee County Jail cannot read or write, according to Sheriff Chris Swanson. On average, he said, inmates have up to a sixth to ninth grade education. Nine out of ten inmates are…

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County Commission cuts millions of dollars from prosecutor’s office and sheriff’s department budgets

Amy Diaz Sep 17, 2020 0

Flint, MI--The Genesee County Commission voted 6-3 to accept a proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which makes big cuts to the prosecutor’s office and the sheriff’s department. The proposed budget would cut $777,000 from the…

Community

Will the Special Investigative Unit decrease gun violence in Flint?

Amy Diaz Sep 16, 2020 0

This is the final part of a three-part series by Flint Beat exploring each of the city’s elements of their plan to combat gun violence. In each installment of the series, Flint Beat will take an in-depth, expert- and data-driven analysis to…

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Two weeks in, new Police Chief Terence Green wants more cops and increased community trust

Amy Diaz Sep 14, 2020 0

Flint, MI--After two weeks on the job, Flint’s new Police Chief Terence Green said his top priorities are hiring more officers, evaluating department morale, and building trust between cops and the community. Green said he’s spent most…

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