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“Little Miss Flint” Mari Copeny To Receive Award At 2022 Billboard Music Awards
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“Little Miss Flint” Mari Copeny To Receive Award At 2022 Billboard Music Awards

On May 15, the 14-year-old will be celebrated for her six years of environmental justice advocacy.
By Rayna Reid · May 6, 2022
Judge Denies Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Request To Have Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped 
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Judge Denies Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Request To Have Flint Water Crisis Charges Dropped 

Snyder’s legal team reportedly plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
By Ashlee Banks · Mar 19, 2021
Michigan Expected To Pay Victims Of Flint Water Crisis Nearly $600 Million

Michigan Expected To Pay Victims Of Flint Water Crisis Nearly $600 Million

More than 100,000 people were affected by the Flint water crisis, which left as many as 12,000 with lead poisoning.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 20, 2020
Michigan Governor Withdraws From Harvard Fellowship Amid Flint Water Backlash
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Michigan Governor Withdraws From Harvard Fellowship Amid Flint Water Backlash

Snyder’s critics cited his response to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis during his governorship.
By Paula Rogo · Jul 5, 2019
Flint Water Crisis Defendants Invited Back To Work
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Flint Water Crisis Defendants Invited Back To Work

Defendants were sent letters from Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services this week informing them that they have the option to come back to work.
By Kynala Phillips · Jun 21, 2019
Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis
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Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis

Michigan's deputy solicitor general says culpable parties may be charged again utilizing all available evidence in the Flint case.
By ESSENCE Staff · Jun 13, 2019
Flint Gets Remaining $77.7 Million In Federal Funding To Help Rebuild Water Infrastructure
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Flint Gets Remaining $77.7 Million In Federal Funding To Help Rebuild Water Infrastructure

The $77.7 million is not new funding, but part of a $120 million federal and state loan given to Flint in early 2017.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 17, 2019
Karen Weaver, Mayor Of Flint, Mich. Is Focused On Getting Clean Water And Economic Opportunity To Her People
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Karen Weaver, Mayor Of Flint, Mich. Is Focused On Getting Clean Water And Economic Opportunity To Her People

Clean water is still at the top of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver's agenda, but now she is also looking to invest in the opportunities that can come from the crisis.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 18, 2019
Black Women Are Leading The Way In Environmental Justice
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Black Women Are Leading The Way In Environmental Justice

Black women nationwide are boldly leading a growing effort to heighten public awareness of how environmental issues like pollution and climate change affect African-Americans.
By Samantha Willis · Jan 11, 2019
Newark, N.J. Officials Insisted That The City's Water Was Safe, Now The City Is Giving Away Water Filters
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Newark, N.J. Officials Insisted That The City's Water Was Safe, Now The City Is Giving Away Water Filters

The city of Newark, N.J. is issuing an urgent giveaway of some 40,000 water filters following the results of a new study.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 1, 2018
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Donates Money to Flint Schools for New Water Fountains, Filtration Systems
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Donates Money to Flint Schools for New Water Fountains, Filtration Systems

Billionaire Elon Musk has donated $480,350 to help give Flint students access to clean water within their schools.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 10, 2018
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