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Jiquanda Johnson

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Flint, Michigan
As seen in: Flint Beat, The Guardian, Flipboard, Ann Arbor News, Grand Rapids Press, MLive, Washington Times, Pride Source, Belt Magazine, Solutions Journalism Network
#Emmy winning #producer, Founder #CEO @BrownImpact, #publisher @FlintBeat @BlackLikeUs3. #Media #leader changing the narrative, working for #equity #storyteller

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Jiquanda Johnson’s Biography

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Flint Beat‘s founder and publisher, Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experience in journalism including print, television and digital media. She has worked for The Detroit News, NBC25, Fox and MLive Media Group/The Flint Journal, where she covered the city of Flint.

Jiquanda Johnson’s Journalist Portfolio

Jiquanda Johnson - Flint Beat

Jiquanda Johnson - Flint Beat

Flint Beat's founder and publisher, Jiquanda Johnson is a Flint-area native with more than 16 years of experi…

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Dakota Access protesters say they will focus on Flint water crisis

Dakota Access protesters say they will focus on Flint water crisis

CANNON BALL, ND -- The North Dakota pipeline battle may be over but veterans and community activists supporti…

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Legionnaires' survivors still picking up pieces after deadly outbreak

Legionnaires' survivors still picking up pieces after deadly outbreak

FLINT, MI -- As researchers try to unravel the mystery behind 12 Legionnaires' deaths and their potential con…

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Posts - Jiquanda Johnson | jjohns16@mlive.com | MLIVE.com

Posts - Jiquanda Johnson | jjohns16@mlive.com | MLIVE.com

Jiquanda Johnson | jjohns16@mlive.com

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Man who called Flint's mayor a 'Black Racist' says he doesn't want any trouble

Man who called Flint's mayor a 'Black Racist' says he doesn't want any trouble

ROSEVILLE, MI - The man behind a postcard sent to Mayor Karen Weaver says he only wrote it after he disagreed…

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Flint Mayor says she's 'fearful' for her life

Flint Mayor says she's 'fearful' for her life

FLINT, MI - Documents filed with the Genesee County Personal Protection office say Flint Mayor Karen Weaver f…

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Articles

Flint Mayor's $1M water stabilization plan a no go, council calls for long-term plan

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By Kevin Cheek, Jiquanda Johnson 
| Flint Beat
FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council members are asking Mayor Sheldon Neeley for a long-term plan for water stabilization and looking into ways to prevent water costs from being passed on to residents. The move comes after the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors approved a a 5.8% average increase for water services and a 4.25% increase for waste services on Feb.
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Nearly $1M grant to support afterschool, summer learning at Flint schools

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By Jiquanda Johnson 
| Flint Beat
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint Center for Educational Excellence has been awarded nearly $1 million to expand and sustain licensed afterschool and summer learning programs for Flint students as part of a statewide effort to increase access to out-of-school time learning. The Flint-based education nonprofit received $971,850 through Michigan’s 2025–26 Out-of-School Time (32N) Grant, administered by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, also known as MiLEAP.
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Nearly $1M grant to support afterschool, summer learning at Flint schools

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By Jiquanda Johnson 
| Flipboard
2 hours ago It’s a process that makes overthinking almost impossible. Should I take this project? Say yes to the new job offer? Stick with this plan or walk away? Every choice we make can feel huge. And every path has its own set of risks and rewards. There are always more questions for every life-changing …
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first professional job outside of editor of my college paper was a gig working as a community journalist for The Detroit News.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Social media is another medium to share news information and engage readers.

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