The Flint & Genesee Food Summit is a event dedicated to celebrating the local food system in Flint and Genesee County.
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On the next “Food is Medicine” Podcast: Shopping, Preparing and Cooking for Better Blood Pressure Management
Shopping, Preparing, and Cooking for Better BP Management. Get expert tips from our special guest, Nutritionist Quin Shumpert.
MU Healthcare in Flint: Watch the newest Flint Community Webinar
Be sure to watch the next episode of this informative healthcare series focused on the people of Flint.
MU/MUA in the News: the Michigan Advance on our Wal-Mart Protest
MUA-led protestors rallied at Sam’s Club in Southfield to speak out against Walmart’s choice to end its DEI programs.
MU in the News: Kalamazoo News Channel 3 Quotes Our Own Elder Leslie Mathews for Juneteenth
“Freedom is one of the most important things that you’ll ever have in this life,” said Elder Leslie Mathews.
MU in the News: “Resist: Juneteenth 2025” in the Detroit News
Read what the Detroit News said about the kickoff of our “Resist:Juneteenth 2025 Week of Resistance” event.
MU in the Streets: Images from “NO KINGS” 2025
Michigan United and Michigan United Action were out organizing and supporting the people.
Grassroots Power in Action: Why Neighborhood and Community Organizing Matter More Than Ever
Discover how grassroots organizing and community building empower people to drive real change, fight injustice, and protect democracy.
MU Saginaw/Bay City Justice Assembly Recap: Community, Strategy, and Next Steps
Last week, Saginaw and Bay City residents gathered for the MU Justice Assembly—a space to reflect, connect, & plan for change. Join us at our next meeting
MU Healthcare in Flint: Launching the Improve Hypertension Health Initiative
Last weekend, we helped launch the Improve Hypertension Health Initiative. The program addresses hypertension in the most at-risk communities in Flint.