Inspiring hope and change, young activist Little Miss Flint is at it again, raising money to ensure that local children can watch A Wrinkle In Time in theaters without cost. Known for her impactful initiatives, Mari Copeny, also affectionately called Little Miss Flint, previously drew national attention at just eight years old when she successfully invited then-President Barack Obama to Flint, Michigan to address the water crisis. She then went on to raise $10,000 for backpacks filled with essential school supplies for her peers. Now, at the age of ten, she has set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 to fund free movie screenings for her community.
In a remarkable start to her campaign, Copeny has already amassed over $6,500 in just five days. “It’s not every day that a black girl gets to be the hero in a movie, let alone the one who saves the world. I want young girls to see themselves in this role and understand that they too can make a difference,” Copeny emphasized. The film features a powerful cast of strong women, which she believes is crucial for young girls to see reflected in media, especially on the big screen.
In addition to the screenings, Copeny aims to distribute copies of the A Wrinkle In Time novel to the children, stating, “Books take us to places unknown and empower us to be who we want to be.” Her mother, Jane Thompson, shared that Mari’s initial goal was to collect 150 books, which was swiftly achieved thanks to generous sponsors. Now, Copeny has raised the bar, hoping to collect 1,000 copies.
This isn’t the first time Copeny has worked her magic in her community. Previously, she raised $16,000 to take Flint children to see Black Panther, where they enjoyed an entire theater reserved just for them, complete with #DearFlintKids project letters, comic books featuring heroes of color, exclusive merchandise, and more.
With such impressive accomplishments at such a young age, it’s hard not to wonder if we should be considering Copeny for a future presidential run. The world could certainly use more changemakers like her.
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In summary, Mari Copeny, known as Little Miss Flint, is making waves once again by raising funds to provide free screenings of A Wrinkle In Time for local children, emphasizing the importance of representation and empowerment through both film and literature.