The familiar language coming from people who would soon become familiar faces eased them through their move to Flint. Kamil ran a Middle Eastern grocery store in a time when there were no fads surrounding Arab foods, coffee houses or social spaces. Safe to say, his storefront was a pillar of our community that has welcomed us for more than 30 years. After decades of being everyone’s favorite grocer, Kamil retired last month and another Middle Eastern market will open in place of his. It’s businesses like his that account for community building — it seemed like Kamil knew everyone who walked into his store.