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Xzavier V. Simon is a native of the Beecher community. Since 2017 he's traveled around the country meditating, teaching, and writing books about African American LGBTQ+ experiences and African spirituality. He enjoys K-pop, playing video games, cooking, and exploring the lives of queer people with his indie project The Modern Queer. You can follow his adventures on Instagram (@xzaviervsimon).

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Back to his roots: Local artist finds inspiration in his hometown of Flint

Xzavier V. Simon Mar 17, 2020 0

Flint, MI — In his own words, Errin Whitaker or Brother Lightheart as he is known, calls himself "an African King." He is a Flint native and resident, a father, a creative artist, but mainly a teacher. Lightheart has made artistic waves and…

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Flint’s diamond in the rough – De’Aire Lewis-Culbreath of DeeLux Styles continues…

Xzavier V. Simon Mar 1, 2020 0

Flint, MI — It’s not easy being a one man show, or in the case of De’Aire Lewis-Culbreath, a one man brand. At 23, De’Aire or Dee, is the creative entrepreneur and designer of the luxury street wear fashion line DeeLux Styles. Since 2018,…

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Harvey – The Melanin Queen – Bringing Broadway to Flint

Xzavier V. Simon Feb 20, 2020 0

FLINT, MI — With short and purple-colored hair, a yellow long-sleeved tee shirt, black pants, and radiant dark chocolate skin, Harvey, just Harvey, arrives. The 25-year-old creative artist and Flint native is bringing the sights and sounds…

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Back to his roots: Local artist finds inspiration in his hometown of Flint

Flint’s diamond in the rough – De’Aire Lewis-Culbreath of DeeLux Styles continues…

Harvey – The Melanin Queen – Bringing Broadway to Flint

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