You do not need a title, a degree, or a seat at some fancy table to get involved. All you need is your voice and the guts to use it. In places like Flint, folks have been shouting into silence for years, and the truth is, it is not just about water. It is about respect. It is about survival. And yes, it is about power.
You can start small. Show up to local meetings. Listen, learn, speak up. Do not sleep on the school board or city hall. They decide more than people think. Some of the worst decisions in Flint happened in rooms barely anybody showed up to. Do not let that slide in your city.
Support grassroots crews already doing the work. These are not big-shot organizations, but they are the ones holding it down. Find out who is running water drives, lead testing, or education programs. Share their work. Show up. Volunteer. Even ten minutes goes further than you think.
Use your phone. Post. Tag. Share facts. Share stories. Not for attention, but to amplify. Let people know what is still happening. Flint might not be trending, but that does not mean the crisis is over.
Vote like your block depends on it. Because it does. If they try to take that from you, fight back. Organize rides. Help your neighbors register. Run for something if you have that fire.
And do not forget to talk to your people. At the bus stop, at work, in the barber shop, on the porch. That is where change begins—in conversation and connection. Getting involved is not about being perfect. It is about showing up anyway. Dirty boots, loud heart, and all.
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