Local Leaders Address Concerns Following Two Separate Violent Incidents in Flint
Police in Flint are investigating two shootings that took place just hours apart, claiming the lives of two teenagers.
August 12, 2026
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Leon Abdullah El-Alamin - A Guide to Second Chances
NEW ARTICLE
Leon Abdullah El Alamin: Transforming Second Chances into Community Change
Leon Abdullah El Alamin’s journey is a remarkable story of resilience, transformation, and leadership. Rising from a difficult past marked by incarceration and personal struggles, he chose to rebuild his life with purpose and determination. Today, he serves as a Flint City Councilman and Founder of the M.A.D.E. Institute, where he works to empower underserved communities through mentorship, education, workforce development, and transitional support. His belief in second chances has become the foundation of his mission to help others overcome barriers and create meaningful change. Through his leadership and service, Leon continues to inspire hope, growth, and lasting community impact.
NEW BOOK
Tears Dry & Wounds Heal: The Story of My Life Kindle Edition
In Tears Dry and Wounds Heal, Leon El-Alamin invites readers to walk in his shoes, from his early days as a drug dealer on the harsh streets of Flint, Michigan, to the life-altering moment he was shot, and his subsequent incarceration. It was within the stark walls of a prison cell that Leon discovered a new path for his life. Upon his release, he established the M.A.D.E. Institute, a beacon of hope aimed at dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline that traps so many in his community. This book is not just a memoir; it’s a powerful testament to the capacity for transformation, the resilience of the human spirit, and the profound impact one individual can make. Journey with Leon as he navigates from the gritty streets of Flint to becoming a catalyst for social change.
Pain Is Poetry Hardcover
Pain is poetry I try to demonstrate the power of words to inspire a generation that’s caught in a web of “Oppression” that comes in the form of ignorance, poverty, irresponsibility and violence.
Systemically Blocked: Giving Voice to the Unseen Struggles of Justice-Impacted Individuals
Despite spending a decade navigating the criminal justice system and earning advanced academic degrees, I remain locked out of professional opportunities in my field. Realizing that waiting for systemic acceptance was no longer viable, I felt a strong spiritual calling to shift direction. Now, it is time to expose the hard truth faced by thousands of justice-impacted people who are consistently denied the critical support services required for successful community reintegration—both while incarcerated and after release.
August 4, 2026
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Neighborhood Violence Has Shifted: Social Media Feeds Are Now Driving Offline Conflicts
Online platforms have evolved beyond mere tools for staying in touch; they now frequently act as megaphones for disputes, places to publicly air grievances, and environments that actively foster violent behavior.
August 4, 2026
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