In April 2014, Flint changed its water source to the Flint River—changing the lives of the city’s residents forever. Despite testings showing lead in the water, government officials repeatedly told people that the water was safe. Residents—including Melissa Mays—took action, suing city and state officials in order to secure safe drinking water for their community. Mays talks about what it’s been like to cope with the lead contamination, as well as how becoming an activist has kept her going to protect her family and community.

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