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Author Archives: Jiquanda Johnson

Flint Beat‘s founder and publisher, Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media. She has worked for The Detroit News, NBC25, Fox and MLive Media Group/The Flint Journal, where she covered the city of Flint.

As a reporter covering Flint for MLive, Jiquanda discovered that the community needed a news publication focused only on Flint, Mich. Flint Beat was launched on March 13, 2017 to fill that need.

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What we accomplished in 2020–and what’s next

by Jiquanda Johnson January 1, 2021January 1, 2021

Hey Flintstones,  Well, I think we all can agree on one thing: we’re ready to say goodbye to 2020. Our city was hit hard by the pandemic — and Flint Beat explored our mountain of challenges — in addition to highlighting some major victories.  If you take a look at other local news outlets, it’s clear […]

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A solution for racism – Flint doctor and activist push resolution to declare racism a county public health issue

by Jiquanda Johnson June 9, 2020September 10, 2020
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Meet the Flint woman who wants to bring the zoo straight to your home

by Jiquanda Johnson March 30, 2020September 10, 2020
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Flint City Council cancels meetings this week in midst of coronavirus planning, working on best practices

by Jiquanda Johnson March 17, 2020September 10, 2020
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Flint business owner launches initiative to feed youth during coronavirus school closings

by Jiquanda Johnson March 16, 2020September 10, 2020
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Flint Mayor Neeley says the city is working on a plan to reconnect residents to water in fight against coronavirus

by Jiquanda Johnson March 12, 2020September 10, 2020
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Nonessential public meetings canceled until further notice says Flint mayor

by Jiquanda Johnson March 12, 2020September 10, 2020
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Fight erupts at local bar between Flint employee and Councilman Eric Mays, criminal complaint filed

by Jiquanda Johnson February 6, 2020September 10, 2020
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The man, the artist, the brand – Meet Flint’s visionary, James Thigpen Jr.

by Jiquanda Johnson February 3, 2020September 10, 2020
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Flint ethics board says they’ve hit roadblocks in their search for ombudsman, now seeking legal help

by Jiquanda Johnson July 10, 2019September 10, 2020

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