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Flint Water Crisis Reflection

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This past weekend was nothing less than amazing and impactful! I truly am grateful and honored to have had the opportunity of being the guest speaker at the AKΨ Flint Water Crisis Benefit Concert Event! I was able to make a true impact with GOD influence, sharing my perspective and insights on the Flint Water Crisis, what led to it, and how the students/orgs can collaborate to help aid and contribute to the Citizens of Flint! I really hope people understand that Flint represents abandonment and it truly is a product of "Money" being valued more than "People!" I 'm very proud of students of WMU, they have a lot of potential and are doing great things! Definitely was amazing event! We are the Change! Please make sure everyone
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