My City February 2023

County Building Authority.He was chairman of Salem Lutheran Church Council and also appointed to represent Lutheran Social Service of Michigan to do missionary work in Africa (Tanzania and Zimbabwe).He ran forMay or of Flint in 2007. Recognized withmultiple awards, Bryant’s honors include: Liberty Bell Award (1997); Frederick Douglass Award (1999); City of Flint Legends Award (2002) and Mott-Manley Distinguished Service Award (2006). Married to his wife Kay for 65 years, the couple has four daughters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

SHANE JACKSON CHHC, BSCJ, MSCJ

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I will learn.” This is one of the quotes Shane Jackson follows to help educate and inspire youth and adults on the subject of nutrition. A professional nutrition specialist with a vast scope of experience based in Flint, Jackson is a multi skilled and diversely talented professional with a strong inclination toward self-improvement, human psycholo gy and overall personal health. Born in Helena, AR and raised in Flint, Jackson has an extensive background in nursing as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences and Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Her interest in nutrition and mental health pushed her to pursue her PhD in criminal justice which led to exploration of the impact nutrition has on criminal behavior among youth and adults. Over the years, she has earned a long list of additional degrees and certifications. Currently, Jackson is a Community Nutrition Instruc tor at Michigan State University and has authored her first children’s book, Rainbow Power , soon to be released. She is also a mother and motivational speaker. ß

PHOTO BY KATY KILDEE

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