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The stars will shine this week for Super Bowl LII With the Super Bowl in town, the Twin Cities is the current epicenter for sports and entertainment. More than a game, Super Bowl LII brings with it a spectacle of more than 125,000 visitors … many not coming for the game, but for the week’s worth of parties and events … events that bring with them A-list talent and many which will cost
A-list money. Yes, those prices of $20,000 and more being bantered about are real. Artists such as Kevin Hart, Ludacris, Migos, Cardi B, Future, Lil Wayne, 2 Chains, Gucci Mane and many, many more will be at locations throughout the Twin Cities. Of course, all will not be dropping thousands for a few hours of fun, but most events are at minimum $150 for general
admission. Thank goodness for Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Super Bowl Live. Curated by the dynamic production duo and Minneapolis’ own, Jam and Lewis, the weeklong outdoor concert series on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis has a little something for everyone. Artists such as Morris Day and the Time
(Jam and Lewis are original members of The Time), Shelia E., Mint Condition, Brother Ali, Ipso Facto, Rae Sremmurd, The Jets, King, Soul Asylum and Prince’s band, The Revolution are just some of the acts set to perform. Super Bowl Live began this past Friday (Jan. 26) and runs until Sunday. A full list of performers and times is online at
www.mnsuperbowl.com/superbowl-live-presented-by-verizon. In addition to concerts and parties there are several other events taking place. Destiny’s Child original member, Latoya Luckett will be the special guest speaker for networking event, Touch Down, Level Up, Saturday (Feb. 3) at Heritage Park Center, 1015 4th Ave. N. The event begins at 11
a.m. Also, as part of the Super Bowl experience are activities such as ziplining and several kid friendly activities, including the NFL Experience inside the Minneapolis Convention Center. A more complete list of events and activities is online at www. mnsuperbowl.com.
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Annie Young: Seeking environmental justice Former Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Annie Young died last Monday at the age of 75. In a Facebook post, former Park Board Commissioner President, John Erwin said, “Annie’s passing is a loss for Minneapolis and those of us who called her our friend. I was fortunate to work/ serve/campaign with Annie for 17 years and became friends with her during that time. Words/phrases that come to my mind when thinking of Annie include passionate, green/democrat, food coops, renewable energy, memorable, outspoken, smart, tenacious, environmentalist, senior advocate, one-of-a-kind, crab cakes, great laugh, and fun. I will always remember her. The world is less without Annie in it.” Ward 1 City Council Member Kevin Reich posted the following: “I was
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Annie Young (published in 2014 in North News) saddened to learn of the passing of former Park Board
Commissioner Annie Young. She leaves an enviable legacy
of engagement and activism, as a dedicated advocate for the sustainability of our parks and the empowerment of our communities. I feel especially grateful to have had the opportunity in recent years to work with her on the NRP Policy Board and get to know her better. Her fierce determination, her big heart and her passion for public service will be missed.” Annie Young, served on the Minneapolis Park Board for nearly 30 years. She was first elected to the Park Board in 1989. She continued winning reelection each term until she decided not to run again in 2017. Last year, Minneapolis City Council Honored Young for her dedication and service by declaring May 20, 2017, Annie Young Day in the City of Minneapolis. In a resolution of the mayor and city council, Young was
recognized for being elected to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for 7 terms, or 28 years, making her one of the longest serving Commissioners in the City’s history. The mayor and city lauded Young as a champion of “green” thinking, renewable energy options, energy conservation, green building technologies, greening the city by nearly tripling street tree planting and sustainable land management practices. Young fought to protect parks, lakes and trees as the base of a sustainable eco-city for future generations. She supported the construction of the East Phillips Recreation Center and the remodeling of the Phillips Community Center to serve neighborhoods with greatest need. She served as president of the Phillips Community Energy Cooperative, and
successfully led the effort to stop the building of a garbage transfer station in the neighborhood at 28th and Hiawatha. Young helped create the Green Institute at the site of the proposed transfer station, that resulted in one of the first sustainably designed industrial buildings of its kind, built with reused and recycled materials, with geothermal heating and cooling and what was then the largest solar array in the Midwest. Young previously served as the first the Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency under former Mayor Don Fraser. She was a member of the Minneapolis Committee on Urban Environment for 14 tears, and she served as cochair of the working group that developed the 20-year
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North Minneapolis on display in Super Bowl weekend bus tour Super Bowl fans will get the opportunity to check out North Minneapolis during a bus tour running Feb. 2 – Feb. 4. North Minneapolis has its proud history as always being the first stop for immigrants since 1890. Now more than 75 percent of “Northside” residents are people of color, sharing diverse cultures and customs together. The Grammy-award winning musician Prince performed his first show in 1979 at the Capri Theater on West Broadway Avenue.
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The NAACP and the Africa-America Institute announced a partnership to develop and distribute a curriculum designed to highlight the accomplishments, achievements and history of Africa and its Diaspora. Photo courtesy of: Photographer Mark Allan Peterson
Charles Caldwell Mural at 4th Street Saloon welcomes the world to North Minneapolis.
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Black Caucus vows to protest Trump speech By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor During a lengthy, membersonly meeting on Capitol Hill on Jan. 19, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) discussed various options to protest the current President of the United States. Their protest plans centered around the annual State of the Union address. President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address is scheduled for Jan. 30. The meeting the CBC held to talk over State of the
Union protest plans occurred only hours after 66 members of the House voted to act on impeaching Trump. That effort was led once again by Black Caucus member, Rep. Al Green (D-Texas). Green’s second impeachment try failed 35566. Three Democrats voted “present.” Weeks after Donald Trump reportedly called Haiti, El Salvador and the continent of Africa “shithole countries” during a meeting on immigration with members of Congress in the Oval Office, many members have had it. CBC members who attended the discussion confirmed that several options
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Partnership to build diaspora curriculum Partnership includes Pre-K to College Curriculum on the African Diaspora PASEDENA, Calif. – On Jan. 15, the holiday marking the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the NAACP and the Africa-America Institute (AAI) announced a partnership during the 49th NAACP Image Awards. The NAACP will work with the AAI on the development and distribution of a curriculum designed to highlight the accomplishments, achievements and history of Africa and its diaspora. “It’s appropriate that on a day that we honor Dr. King as well as promote positive images of people of color, we announce to the world a partnership that includes
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a curriculum, learning exchange and a network for advocacy and activism on behalf of those of African descent in the United States and abroad, “said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. “AAI has a long history of academic exchange and educational meetings between Africa and America. Now is an extraordinary time and opportunity to partner with the NAACP and together connect the more than 42 million Afro-descendants with the brilliance of the African history and its contribution to modern civilization,” added Kofi Appenteng, President of the AfricaAmerica Institute.
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Advice on renting out your property for the Super Bowl With an influx of visitors due into the Twin Cities for the big game and related events and festivities, many property owners are offering their places up for rent – or at least looking into that option. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers a list of things people should consider before listing their property on Airbnb, VRBO or other sites. “We’ve aware that some
people are hoping to cash in by renting their homes to out of towners during Super Bowl week,” said Susan Adams Loyd, president and CEO of BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “While that may be a viable option, we’re recommending they first confirm that they can rent their property and also that they’re in compliance with applicable statues.” Both Airbnb and VRBO offer detailed instructions on
their websites as far as how their services work. Given the potential demand for lodging during the week of the Super Bowl, it’s likely many people will be putting their homes up for rent for the first time. BBB suggests taking a step by step approach, starting with basic questions, such as does one’s city or suburb allow short-term rentals? Some may not. If living in a co-op or condo, is the association open to people renting out units?
Also, the BBB warns to find out if homeowners insurance protects against liability claims should someone be injured on property. Property owners should also know their city statutes regarding renting out property. Other things property owners will want to consider are setting a damage deposit, accessing the home while hosting tenants, child-proofing homes, being clear on policy
regarding pets, making sure the home is clean and all potential impediments are removed and home owners should remember to check the batteries in smoke and fire alarms. The BBB reminds those renting out their homes to secure sensitive materials, such as bank and credit card statements, Social Security cards, as well as blank checks and checkbooks; and to make sure your home computer and any laptops are password
protected. Before rushing into listing your property, it’s a good idea to talk to others who have rented their homes out. Familiarize yourself with tips offered by sites such as Airbnb and VRBO. Finally, be realistic. While it’s possible some property renters will earn significant rental fees, the market will ultimately decide the going rate. Some people who offer their home for rent may not find any takers.
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By Randall Bradley Architect The construction work on Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services at the corner of Penn and Plymouth Avenues is being undertaken utilizing wood as the primary building material for the exterior framing and interior walls and structural (load bearing) walls, columns and beams. Wood is an excellent building material and has been used throughout the planet in many countries over a long time, primarily based on the availability of trees and cutting methodologies. Wood is a renewable resource and has been so for centuries. Good forest and growth management will allow us to continue to use wood well into our long-term future. Wood framing allows for four distinct (and separate) construction functions that are integral to the final building. The vertical stud spacing at 16 inches O.C. (on center), allows for the placement of thermal insulation between the studs. Thermal insulation allows for interior heating in the winter, and maintains interior cooling in the summer months. The ability of an insulated wall to perform thermally is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs), and calculated in both U values and R values. What this means is that lots of formulas, calculations and arithmetic is utilized and reviewed against existing building, energy and fire codes, graphs and charts. This work is not art – but it is a
requirement that must be met as part of the work that will yield a building permit. The next function of wood stud framing is that it allows for the vapor barrier and the interior finish wall surface to be directly attached. This is typically a gypsum wallboard system (sheet rock) available from several different manufacturers. The thickness, number of layers, and fire resistive capabilities are typically designated on the drawings and in the specification. This interior wall board can be painted, wallpapered or ready for other finishes. The third function of this vertical stud system typically has an exterior sheathing system that can serve two purposes. An exterior wall board system is attached and can function as both sheathing and also to allow for attachment of the exterior façade material. The sheathing material has historically been horizontal planks, or in the 20th century, plywood. Both of these materials aid in the mitigation of the diagonal stresses that could impact wall performance. Diagonal stresses cannot be seen or touched, but they do occur, resulting in twisting and torqueing of the stud wall, usually referred to as shear. Shear forces are caused by high winds that accompany tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones. Typically, many more calculations are needed for the construction of a wall to overcome the shear forces that may occur. Building codes require you solve for the may, as much as you solve for the could. The attachment of the exterior finish
Estes Funeral Chapel, under construction at Penn and Plymouth, utilizes wood as the primary building material for the exterior framing and interior walls and structural (load bearing) walls, columns and beams. material is through the exterior wallboard system directly into the stud. Another feature of the exterior wall plane is the attachment of the final surface material. A sheeting material, to prevent water penetration, is attached to the exterior wall system. The siding is then attached directly to the stud wall, through the exterior wall system and then coated or painted. Masonry walls (brick, stone, concrete block, etc.) typically are attached to anchoring devices, or clips, that are attached through the wall system directly to the studs. These anchors or clips are from one to two inches long and create an air space, or cavity,
between the masonry and the exterior wall and sheeting system. This air space is the “cavity wall” system. Any water that penetrates through the mortar can collect in this cavity and fall to the bottom of this air space into pea-rock and be wicked out of the space to the building exterior. The fourth function is the top plate of the stud wall and the headers and lintels over door and window openings. Beams, girders, joists and purlins that will then allow for decking, subfloors and finished floors or roofs to be installed are the sequence of construction to enclose buildings. The single most incredible feature of wood is that it can be
sawn, nailed, screwed, drilled, bolted, glued, mortised, tendoned, pinned and pegged. Observation of all of these activities, from the sidewalk, will allow onlookers to follow the progress of the construction of this new building. Observe this new construction. Observe these two corners of Plymouth and Penn Avenues North. Observe the transformation of these two long vacant sites in your community that should achieve the activity of people rubbing against one another creating the patina of positive human interaction in this long-neglected community. Herald the new day.
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Super Bowl to alter some Hennepin County service hours and locations Hennepin County remains open for business during Super Bowl events, although some services may be limited or moved to other locations. All offices at the Government Center, 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis will remain open during normal business hours, including the service center. District court at that location will hold emergency hearings only during the week. Suburban
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courts will remain in session. Human Service Center Central-Northeast Minneapolis, 525 Portland Ave., Minneapolis will be closed Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Services will be available at five other nondowntown locations. Public Health Clinic will remain open for walk-in clients. WIC office will be closed through Feb. 5. Walk-in services will be available at Hennepin County Human Service Center–South
Minneapolis, 2215 E. Lake St., Brookdale Regional Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center and NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 1313 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis. For assistance by phone call (612) 596-1300. Child Support services at the Family Justice Center, 110 4th St. S., Minneapolis, will not be available from Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. Face-to-face walk-in services will be available at all non-
downtown human service center locations. Hennepin Health Walk-In Service Center at the Grain Exchange Building, 400 S. 4th St., Suite 201, Minneapolis, will relocate. Through Feb. 5 those in need of service are asked to visit Brookdale Regional Center at 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, or 1800 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. Hennepin County Library locations, including Minneapolis Central, will be
open during regular hours. The parking ramp beneath the Government Center will operate 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 29 – Feb. 2. The ramp will remain closed on weekends. Parking ramps at Hennepin County Library-Minneapolis Central and Target Field Station will operate regularly, with $15 event parking beginning at 5 p.m.
During an interview with Buzzfeed on Jan. 17, days before the meeting, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) mentioned the CBC might hold its own State of the Union. “We will … discuss how we want to respond to the president’s State of the Union. We could go, we could go and
walk out, we could go and hold up fists ... or we could not go, or we could hold our own ‘State of the Union,’” said Richmond. A few Black Caucus members have already stated that they will not attend the president’s State of the Union address. They include Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.). Some CBC members are concerned about Congress’ largest caucus not being unified in protest, whatever form the protest may take. Other members wanted to make sure
serious issues are highlighted and expressed concerns about the protest taking attention away from serious policy discussion. But in the age of former reality television star turned president, others say that the best response is to fight fire with fire. With protests in the air and in the streets around the first anniversary of the start of the Trump presidency, the timing of any protest the CBC may undertake on the night of the State of the Union is likely to receive serious media attention. Regarding Green’s
impeachment attempts, which House leadership is in opposition of, Green pointed out that Trump, “has by his statements brought the high office of president of the United States in contempt, ridicule, disgrace and disrepute; has sown discord among the people of the United States; has demonstrated that he is unfit to be president; and has betrayed his trust as president of the United States to the manifest injury of the people of the United States and has committed a high misdemeanor in office.”
two terms on the Minneapolis Planning Commission, and worked for the Harrison Neighborhood Association as is first Executive Director. Young was Environmental Coordinator at the Women’s Cancer
Resource Center, and was a founding Board member of the Environmental Justice Advocates of Minnesota. She is survived by her son, Shawn Young his wife, Jessica, and three grandchildren.
such as “Africa’s Great Civilizations,” the critically acclaimed series by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Partners and NAACP chapters will benefit from organized screenings and lessons with an early education focus on positive identity formation and a
more advanced curriculum that includes studies in social sciences. A campaign kick-off will take place in February as a part of Black History Month.
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Live audience broadcast 1-2pm Tuesday, January 30, 2018 KFAI 90.3 FM, Minneapolis and 106.7 St. Paul With post broadcast digital media programming from 2-3:30pm at the new headquarters of Hennepin Theatre Trust, 900 Hennepin Avenue, (next to the Orpheum Theatre) in downtown Minneapolis The midday happy hour broadcast features interviews with Minneapolis and St. Paul artists who will be performing during the Super Bowl Live series of free concerts on Nicollet Mall. Invited guests: • • • • • • • • • • •
Terry Lewis and James “Jimmy Jam” Harris The Steeles Gary Dennis Hines of Sounds of Blackness Stokely Williams of Mint Condition Jellybean Johnson King Wain McFarlane & Jahz Natalie Morrow, The Morrow Group Melanie Few-Harrison, Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Northside Spectacular representatives Unannounced national celebrities
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Cancer blood test is an important step forward By Deborah Balzer Mayo Clinic Staff An experimental blood test to detect eight types of cancer is being called “encouraging.” A study published in the journal Science shows researchers developed a single blood test to screen common cancers in their early stages. Dr. Aleksandar Sekulic, deputy director for the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Arizona says the work is promising and important. “The study published in Science this week is to some extent a gamechanger, but I would summarize it is a first step in a journey that will need to have multiple additional steps,» said Sekulic. «When we think of cancer, cancer is a genetic disease. We are all born with a DNA that we contain in all our cells.
The difference in cancer versus normal cells is DNA in the cancer changes; it mutates. The cancers will amplify a number of genes, delete some genes. Some of those cancer cells will spill that DNA into the blood stream which will float around. And if you have a method to detect that, and differentiate that from normal DNA, one may, in fact, detect the presence of cancer, which would otherwise not be known.” The blood test could cost about $500, according to the study. Researchers say the test is not available and much more work needs to be done. Researchers say the eight cancer types are colon, lung and breast, and the five cancer types for which there are no screening tests available for average-risk individuals – ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas and esophagus.
A new experimental blood test to detect cancer is being called a “game-changer.”
Minnesota high schoolers invited to participate in 2018 Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences’ Career Immersion Program ROCHESTER — Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is hosting its third Career Immersion Program June 24 – June 29 for Minnesota high school sophomores and juniors. The week, which is free for the 40 students accepted, includes supervised group lodging and meals in downtown Rochester, meetings with current students and professionals in a range of health science professions, networking with Mayo Clinic faculty and opportunities to learn about the academic path for enrolling in accredited health science education programs. The program will expose participants to varied health science career paths, including imaging professions (e.g., nuclear medicine, radiography and sonography). Qualified students will be sophomores or juniors during the 2017-2018 school year, have GPAs of 2.75 or higher, and have an expressed interest in health science professions. Submit the online application for admission by midnight on Feb. 1. Complete applications will include completed online application form, current high school transcript, one letter of recommendation from a teacher and one short essay about the student’s interest in health sciences. Applicationdecisions will be announced in the spring. Find the application and a short video from students who attended the Career Immersion Program at www.mayo.edu/ careerimmersion (the site does not work without the www). The website also details Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences’ 16 health sciences certificate programs that welcome qualified undergraduate students. Educators, parents and students can direct questions to Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Recruitment.
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Partnership reflects importance of bilingual education for children Hiawatha Academies and Joyce Preschool will join next fall as Joyce opens a new preschool program at Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Northrop, 1611 E. 46Th St., Minneapolis. Hiawatha Academies and Joyce Preschool have been exploring the possibility of a partnership for the past two years. This year, the two organizations decided to move forward with a collaboration offering pre-k programming at one of Hiawatha Academies’ four schools. “Joyce’s two-way immersion model helps children build a strong foundation for school in two languages, and we are thrilled to partner with an organization such as Hiawatha Academies that is committed to the success of every child. Together we will have an even greater long-term impact for families,” said Joyce Preschool, executive director, Laura Tompkins. Hiawatha Academies will be the third site for Joyce Preschool offering two-way immersion, Spanish-English pre-k programming for children ages three to five. While its other preschool sites are part-time, the JoyceHiawatha program will offer families choices ranging from half-day to full-day care from two to five days a week. “This partnership opens the door to a unique opportunity for our
communities to start with us earlier and be served by a program with a great track record of success in preparing children for kindergarten,” said Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Northrop principal, Daniela Vasan. “Our aim is to close yet another gap for families and diversify our schools by having a bilingual
program that attracts both native and nonnative Spanish speakers,” said senior director of enrollment, Libby Stegger. “Our schools welcome all children, and now we have an opportunity to welcome them even earlier through Joyce.” There will be an open house at the school on Feb. 7. From 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Community Staying ‘woke’ to racial tensions in the workplace A view from campus By Latisha Townsend Columnist I am having an interesting work issue that I would like to share. I work with a young woman who interacts with every employee except for me, and the biggest dierence between myself and the rest of the sta is that I am the only person of color. If I have noticed that she goes out of her way to avoid any contact with me, am I justiďŹ ed for thinking she has an issue with Black women? She hesitates to open her mouth to respond to me and
she rolls her eyes when I ask a question. If I try to make a joke or start conversation she acts as if I am not even talking. Just to give you an image to visualize, I work in a coee shop and we typically only have about two employees working at a time. You all can imagine the energy I deal with during a sixhour shift when it is just her and me. Working in complete silence makes it diďŹƒcult to work harmoniously. Especially when you can’t even ask your coworker a question. After stepping out of my comfort zone many times, I went to one of my managers and requested to not be scheduled with her anymore. I am working on surrounding myself with positive vibes this year and clearly people like her are not conducive to my goal. I will be honest. I like to come to work to not think about
negativity or my personal problems, but during our shifts together I would ďŹ nd myself subconsciously internalizing her negative energy. My manager’s response to my request was, “Well she is a tough cookie to crack. You probably just have to get through the walls she has up.â€? In my head I was thinking, “I don’t care what kind of cookie she is.â€? Plus, I am not pursuing her romantically, nor am I looking for a new friend, therefore I did not feel it was necessary to break down her walls. If someone cannot work professionally with me then I will no longer put myself in a position to be around toxicity. Moving forward, I told my manager, “I don’t know if it is race related or something, but that is the way it feels since she has welcomed every employee here except for me. I’m the
only person who is a person of color.� If I could have snapped a picture of my manager’s face and captioned it – the “White Privilege Expression� – it would probably make it to a textbook. She said, “Woah. I wouldn’t think it is that deep. It might be something that you’re unaware of that she’s just not comfortable speaking about. Maybe something that was said or done.� Again, how could I have done anything to this young woman if she will not say more than two words to me? This is a perfect example of the way Black people are seen as the predators or assumed to be the ones in attack mode all of the time. When a Black woman is rude or won’t speak, she is viewed as bitter or angry. When a white woman does the exact same thing, she is a “tough cookie� and treated
like someone worth patiently deconstructing on a deeper level. I have learned over the years that people in high positions absolutely hate for race to be brought up because then they have to look into that issue. They have to step outside of this imaginary world where everyone is equal and genuine. My manager being so in denial about the possibility of this being race related is a prime example of non-Black people being oblivious to the harsh realities of the world. The dominant group must stop being so naïve to the fact that many of us still have to take race into account when people don’t treat us with respect. I want to let you all know that I did take the high road (as people of color seem to always have to do) and reached out to this coworker in my personal
time. She was cold and brief about whether or not there was a real issue, but I have peace within myself knowing that I am a pure soul with good intentions in a world where my faith is being tested constantly. With that, I will say how other people feel about me based on how I look or act is not my problem. I have learned other people’s toxicity and unwarranted issues with me are a reection of how they feel about themselves. Latisha Townsend is a senior at Minnesota State University, Mankato majoring in Communications. She is the president of the student organization, Black Motivated Women. She can be contacted at Latisha.Townsend@mnsu. edu.
Testify reveals horrors, triumph of being Black in America By Peter McLaughlin Hennepin County Commissioner The following has been edited from a speech delivered at the opening of the “Testifyâ€? exhibit at Minneapolis Central Library. The exhibit is courtesy of Diane Page and Alan Page. The exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Public libraries are meant to provoke; meant to open minds; meant ultimately to change how we live. The exhibit, “Testify,â€? in the Minneapolis Central Library, does just that. It does so because of the vision and generosity of Diane Page and Alan Page, who have done many fabulous things for and with our community. Diane’s work for the Page Educational Foundation, which has helped Minnesota students of color achieve their educational goals for 29 years, beneďŹ ts Minnesota each and every day. And Alan has made us
better in oh so many ways. his football work as a Minnesota Viking thrilled the state, his tenacity in ďŹ nishing his law degree while playing football is an example to us all and his judicial work as a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court provided wisdom and insight sorely needed at the highest level of the judicial system here in Minnesota. And now “Testify.â€? All of us have a responsibility to repay what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called “America’s promissory note,â€? entered into at our founding and memorialized in our founding documents. “We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal.â€? While the founders may have deemed this claim to be self-evident, in reality for millions of AfricanAmericans, it most certainly was not. This is a conversation that must occur today and every day. The need did not go away with the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the
Voting Rights Act in the mid1960s. It did not go away with the election of an AfricanAmerican president. The need
The brutal eloquence of the two tiny metal signs, one on top of the other, one pointing in red lettering for whites and the
The sign whose we hear today in the voter suppression reading, in big print,
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
lives on. Diane and Alan, and their daughter, Georgi, whom I met yesterday as she put the ďŹ nal touches on this exhibit, have stepped up and assumed the responsibility of placing these diďŹƒcult issues before us in a provocative way.
other, in the opposite direction, for “colored.â€? The now seemingly incongruous oďŹƒcial notice here in the land of Prince and Jimmy Jam reading, “STOP. Help Save the Youth of America. DON’T BUY NEGRO RECORDS.â€?
REAL CITIZEN! Renew your Driver’s License; Pay your Poll Tax. Join the U.S. Klan’s Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.� And the haunting list of the “goods and chattel� of the late Mr. Jabez B. Bell, a list containing chairs, tables, washstands, basins, beds,
bedding and books. A list of everyday items we ďŹ nd in our own lives. And then at the very bottom, the names of nines slaves, their sex, their age and, most jarringly, their dollar value. On the hopeful and celebratory side, the exhibit includes William Carter’s “Jazz Musicians,â€? celebrating this truly American art form, and Jacob Lawrence’s 1972 Munich Olympic poster – Olympics held in the same country as Jesse Owen’s great athletic triumph achieved with Hitler looking on. Every child in Hennepin County should see this exhibit. I plan to bring my 11-year-old in the coming days. And so, I ask you to join me in welcoming and thanking Diane and Alan Page for bringing this provocative exhibit to our eyes and to our hearts, to advance the learning and healing processes that are essential to our ongoing repayment of our ancient promissory note. It’s time to Testify.
Race, Policing and more with Pilot program aims to keep Duchess Harris at Ramsey more North Minneapolis County Library - Roseville Ever since she presented her series on the historical roots of the Black Lives Matter Movement, professor Duchess Harris of Macalester College has been one of the most influential speakers at the Ramsey County Library. Harris will talk about her recently-published book
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“Race and Policing� and other related topics such as the underlying historical factors that lead to tension and confrontation between police and communities of color at the Ramsey County Library – Roseville, 2180 N. Hamline Ave. Harris will hold talks Feb. 6 (Race and
Policing; an Overview), Feb. 13 (Sexism in Politics) and Feb. 20 (Freedom of the Press). All discussions begin at 7 p.m. The series is free, and no registration is required for community members.
training for people of color living in the Twin Cities. The station call letters were inspired by the Swahili word umoja, which means “unity.� The tour’s two featured streets are West Broadway Avenue and Plymouth Avenue. The bus tour will take riders to various stops,
experiencing Twin Cities’ signature wintry events, along with a backdrop of its history and cultures. The tour will operate daily from Feb. 2 (Friday) to Feb. 4 (Sunday) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and depart every 30 minutes. There are two buses running that will be picking up and
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the childhood home of Prince and the home of Viking great Carl Eller – Theodore Wirth Park, where riders can ski or snow-tube, Farview Park, the West Broadway/Penn Avenues corridor (home to the Capri Theater, which was home to Prince’s first performance), North
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Monday, Jan. 29 JAZZ Davell Crawford Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. $40-$45 Music virtuoso Davell Crawford is an artist of jazz, funk, R&B and more. Catch the Basin Street Records musician tonight.
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Aesthetically It! is a list of picks from the editors of Aesthetically Speaking. Aesthetically It! features venues, events, outings and more that are worthy of “It” status. If you have a venue, event or outing that you feel is “It” worthy, email us at aestheticallyit@ insightnews.com
The Feels, ShaVunda
Rick Ross
R&B Super Bowl Soul Jam Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 9:30 p.m. 21-plus $8 advance, $10 door Gospel singer Darnell Davis presents this evening of entertainment with Courtland Pickens, Dezaray Lane, Lawrence Miles, Tonia Hughes and host Shed G.
Wednesday, Jan. 31 HIP-HOP/JAZZ The Feels: Black Light Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. 21-plus $8 advance, $12 door The popular night of healing through the arts features an allwoman cast this month. Acts include Liz Gre, A Comeaux, Mayyadda, ShaVunda Brown and Queen Drea. This edition of The Feels is hosted by Tish
Jones with sounds by DJ Miss Brit.
weekend. The bad news is that they are very expensive. Want to catch Migos? The general admission tickets start at $300 and VIP goes up to $20,000 (no, we’re not making this up). Ouch.
Thursday, Feb. 1 HIP-HOP Rick Ross and Lil Jon Lumber Exchange Building 10 S 5th St., Minneapolis 10 p.m. 21-plus $250
Sunday, Feb. 4 FOOTBALL/CELEBRATION Super Bowl LII Downtown Minneapolis All day/all night
Look out for concerts all over downtown Minneapolis for Super Bowl Week. TAO presents platinum recording artists Rick Ross and Lil Jon at the Exchange.
Let’s be honest, there are way too many things going on today to pick just one. This will be the biggest day for entertainment in Minnesota history. Check out the host committees link at www.mnsuperbowl.com/events for all sorts of events.
Friday, Feb. 2 DANCEHALL/AFROBEATS/ ELECTRO SOUL Afriquency Pimento Rum Bar 2524 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 9:30 p.m. 18-plus $10 Party with music from the West Indies, Africa, and Black America. Afriquency features DJs Karuza (Liberia), Mamadu and DJ Miss Brit, plus a live performance from Anjibey and JuwonMix (Nigeria). Open mic early and dancing all night with extended Super Bowl hours.
Saturday, Feb. 3 HIP-HOP Migos Muse Event Center 107 3rd Ave N., Minneapolis 9 p.m. 21-plus $300 - $20,000 The good news is that there are a lot of great concerts coming to town over Super Bowl
HIP-HOP/JAZZ Benjamin Clementine Fine Line Music Café 318 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis 7 p.m. 18-plus $20-$35 Benjamin Clementine’s “I Won’t Complain” has racked up more than 3.5 million views on YouTube since 2016. The crooner’s distinct voice has been on the ears of many worldwide.
Thursday, Feb. 8 OPEN MIC
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Speakeasy Heritage Tea House Boutique 360 W. University Ave, Suite 103, St. Paul
Classic Kung-Fu at Trylon Cinema with “Enter the 36th Chamber.”
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Every Thursday head down to the brand-new Heritage Tea House for open mic.
Friday, Feb. 9 ART EXHIBITION
Rebellion New Rules 2015 N. Lowery, Minneapolis 7-9PM New Rules presents a gallery showing of works centered around the 1967 uprising in Minneapolis. The exhibit runs through Feb. 23.
Saturday, Feb. 10 JAZZ/SOUL/BLUES Soulful Saturdays Heritage Tea House Boutique 360 W. University Ave., Suite 103, St. Paul 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Songstress Jamela Pettiford presents a new night of jazz, soul and blues at the new Heritage Tea House.
Sunday, Feb. 11 COOKING Cooking with Klass North Market 4414 Humboldt Ave. N., Minneapolis Noon – 1:30 p.m. Chef Gerald Klass has been selling out his “Soul Bowl” pop-up kitchens and now brings a food demonstration and tasting event to North Market.
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DANCE Royal Blood featuring Sophia Eris and Venus De Mars Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 10:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m. 21-plus $8 Royal Blood, a monthly dance night curated by femme artists Haley McCallum and Serita Colette featuring powerful
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Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns named NBA Western Conference All-Stars Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler and forward/ center Karl-Anthony Towns were named NBA Western Conference All-Stars by the National Basketball Association. Butler and Towns were named on Jan. 23 to the team as reserves via balloting by NBA head coaches. Towns and Butler become the sixth and seventh Wolves to earn NBA All-Star honors, joining Tom Gugliotta, Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak, Sam Cassell and Kevin Love. Butler and Towns become the fourth pair of teammates to be named NBA All-Stars in the same year in Wolves history (Garnett/Gugliotta, 1997; Garnett/Szczerbiak, 2002; Garnett/Cassell, 2004). For Butler, this will be his fourth NBA All-Star appearance, and first with the Wolves. Towns earns his first NBA All-Star appearance after appearing in the Rising Stars Challenge in each of the past two seasons. The 2018 NBA All-Star Game will be played at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 18. As of Jan. 23, Butler and Towns have led the Wolves to a 31-18 record this season, including a 24-7 mark vs. the Western Conference. The Wolves are the first team in the NBA this season to match its win total from the 2016-17 campaign (31). In his first campaign with
Minnesota, Butler has averaged of 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 36.9 minutes per game this season while shooting a career-best 47.6 percent from the floor, 35.4 percent from long distance and a career-high 87.5 percent from the free throw line. Butler’s 2.04 steals per game average is a career-high and places him fourth in the NBA. The Tomball, Texas native has led the Wolves in scoring a teamhigh 21 times and has posted seven 30-plus point games Towns has appeared in every game this season, continuing his ironman streak to 213 contests, the second-longest active streak in the NBA. In 48 games this year, Towns has tallied averages of 20.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.55 blocks per contest while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor, a team-best 41.2 percent from long range and 83.9 percent from the free throw line. His 41 doubles-doubles lead the NBA and he has put up double digit scoring and rebounding totals in 14 straight games. Over his last 37 games, Towns is shooting 44.4 percent (60-of-135) from long range. The 7’0” forward/center has paced the Wolves in scoring 20 times and rebounding on 42 occasions. Towns currently ranks 25th in scoring, 5th in rebounding, 17th in field goal percentage, 23rd in three-point accuracy, 8th in blocks and 16th in minutes.
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The legacy of Bobby Marshall By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr Before Jackie Robinson there was Bobby Marshall. While Robinson is widely celebrated for breaking the color barrier in professional sports when he debuted in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, there were several others who played sports professionally in the United States prior to Robinson’s historic achievement. What many historians fail to mention when discussing Robinson is though pro sports in America had been whitewashed for a time, there was a period prior to Robinson when athletes of color competed at the highest level of various team and individual sports. The NFL is much different now that it was in its early days. Early on, teams such as the Minnesota Vikings and this year’s Super Bowl participants – the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots – didn’t yet exist. It was more common to hear of match-ups between the Akron (Ohio) Pros versus the Minneapolis Mariners, the Duluth Kelleys versus the Canton (Ohio) Bulldogs or the Rock Island (Ill.) Independents versus the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans. The Cardinals were not yet in Arizona; they were the Chicago Cardinals and the now Chicago Bears were the Decatur (Ill.) Staleys. It was the success of the game in those early years that led to the all-out entertainment spectacle known as the Super Bowl that we have today, which has descended upon our area bringing with it throngs of media, celebrity and millions upon millions of dollars. Bobby Marshall was there at the start of it all.
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Houston White shows off his limited-edition Bobby Marshall tee, a part of his Black Excellence clothing line. A native of Minneapolis and a product of Minneapolis Central High School, Marshall played in the NFL (originally the American Professional Football Association) from 1920-1924, playing for Minneapolis, Duluth and Rock Island. Marshall and Fritz Pollard were the first Black players in the league. Equally astonishing, Marshall was 40 years old when he began playing in the NFL. Marshall was also the first Black football player to play in what now is called the Big Ten, playing end and kicker for the University of Minnesota Gophers. Playing in the NFL was actually Marshall’s third career, so to speak. Following his career as a Gopher, Marshall played baseball professionally for Negro League teams such as the St. Paul Colored Gophers and the Chicago Giants. Marshall eventually purchased the Colored Gophers. While at the U of M,
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Marshall earned a law degree, but finding work in his field was hard. “Our grandfather was an attorney, but nobody would hire him because he was Black, so he went back into sports,” said Marshall’s granddaughter, Kim Hansen, explaining how her grandfather achieved fame in the NFL. “It wasn’t a lot of money, but it was enough.” Hansen said she did not fully appreciate the significance of her grandfather’s legacy until one day at the old Metrodome. “I first really learned of his achievements when he was being honored at the Metrodome in the 1980s,” said Hansen. “We would hear stories from our grandmother, but I really didn’t know how good he was until he was honored.” Hansen said though we look back with nostalgic eyes, playing sports was not all that rosy for Blacks in the early 1900s. “He (Marshall) wouldn’t
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get to stay at the hotels and eat at the restaurants with the rest of the team (due to segregation),” said Hansen. “It was rough for him.” Though Marshall is a historic figure, there is relatively scant information available on him. There are even fewer known photos. One photo – a photo from 1905 of Marshall in a football uniform – is the best-known photo of the iconic figure. But the photo, as most photos from that period, is fairly grainy, which creates a challenge for anyone seeking to duplicate it. Houston White was up to the challenge. Founder of Black Excellence clothing, White heard of Marshall from a cousin and he instantly knew he had to honor the legend. “My cousin, Marcella Marshall (who married into the family of Bobby Marshall), called me one day and said, ‘Do you know who Bobby Marshall
selected PR agency to represent and maintain press for Rolling Stone in Minnesota during the Super Bowl week. “The Morrow Group is very excited to be selected as the official PR/media agency to represent Rolling Stone in Minnesota for Super Bowl LII,” said Natalie Morrow, CEO and founder of The Morrow Group. “Being a part of the production team for ‘Rolling Stone Live: Minneapolis,’ and representing Rolling Stone locally is a great honor, and we are beyond thrilled to handle and maintain all PR for their first official Super Bowl party in Minnesota.” For the first time, Rolling Stone is partnering with global
music and entertainment platform Tidal to livestream the performances. “After celebrating 50 years of Rolling Stone in 2017, we are delighted to kick off the new year with our seventh annual event during the biggest weekend in football with the hottest name in hip-hop today – Migos. We’re thrilled that Mercedes-Benz has returned as our presenting sponsor this year in association with Tidal to enhance this evening for our guests,” said Michael Provus, chief revenue officer, Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone has created “The Bold North Special” exclusively for Minnesotans
Kim Hansen, granddaughter of Bobby Marshall. is?’ It was that simple question that sent me on a quest,” said White. “Once I found out how great this man was I knew I had to honor him. I was already working on a line for the Super Bowl and I figured this would be perfect. The (original) image was pretty hard to work with so I connected with a company through NEON (Northside Economic Opportunity Network), Wolfpack, and together we were able to enhance to photo and reimagine it so we could eventually make a shirt out of it.” The image on the shirt, which is this week’s cover
photo, brings elements of the original photo into detail without losing its authenticity. While White’s Black Excellence clothes are almost commonplace in the Twin Cities – a testament as to how the brand resonates with many – the Bobby Marshall shirt is a limited edition … very limited. “I only had 50 made,” said White. “This is a very exclusive collection.” The limited-edition Bobby Marshall t-shirts go on sale Friday (Jan. 2) at H. White Men’s Room, 1500 44th Ave. N., Minneapolis. They retail for $29.
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Migos, 21 Savage, T-Pain, DJ Cassidy to perform at Rolling Stone Live: Minneapolis Rolling Stone will host one of the hottest hip-hop events during the biggest weekend in sports, located at the International Market Square On Friday (Feb. 2) with performances by 21 Savage, T-Pain, DJ Cassidy and Grammy-nominated multiplatinum Atlanta supergroup Migos. Migos – whose album “Culture,” was named one of the Top Albums of 2017 by Rolling Stone – are nominated for two 2018 Grammy awards for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance. This year’s event is in partnership with The Morrow Group, an official PR/media vendor of Super Bowl LII, and
to purchase tickets at a special discounted rate by using code, Bold North, when purchasing tickets for Rolling Stone Live: Minneapolis. Proof of residency will be required prior to purchase. Limited tickets are available for the Bold North special and are set to be sold on first-come first-served basis.
Selma 7pm Thursday, 2/1 Discussion Leader: Mahmoud El-Kati $5 tickets: mspfilm.org or at the door Be @ the Capri 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis 55411 www.thecapritheater.org
Touch Down, Level Up! In an effort to bring Super Bowl events to North Minneapolis and the people who live in and around the city, De’Vonna Pittman and Aqueela Maddox have secured recording artist and actress, Letoya Luckett as their guest speaker for “Touch Down, Level Up.” Luckett, an original member of Destiny’s Child, will share her story of triumph after loss and rejection. “Touch Down, Level Up” takes place this Saturday (Feb. 3) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Heritage Park Center, 1015 4th Ave. N. “We realized many of the
events hosted for Super Bowl weren’t really resonating with people who actually live in the city, or they simply were not affordable. The goal was to provide an event that would be affordable, enjoyable, and impactful. This event came together fairly quickly, and we are still overwhelmed at the thought that we were even able to secure Ms. Luckett in less than three weeks.” said Pittman. In addition to Luckett, there will be live jazz and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for “Touch Down Level Up” start at $50.
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All around good people, Lisa Carter, realtor and founder of the No Bullying campaign, and former Gopher basketball standout, and Minnehaha Academy assistant coach, Randy Carter.
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Life is a beautiful thing. Ask Tamiko Edwards, she knows. With a smile to light up a room and a spirit to match, Edwards is indeed the life of the party. We suspect it has always been that way for Edwards, for only a spirit such as hers could face cancer in the eye and stare it down with a triumphant smile. A breast cancer survivor, Edwards knows just how precious this thing called life is, and Edwards will not be cheated out of one moment. On Jan. 20 a group of Edwards’ close friends gathered for a private party at Wilson’s Image, 2124 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, to celebrated Edwards’ life … a beautiful 45 years and counting. Insight News wishes Edwards a happy birthday in hopes that her year is as outstanding as her spirit and smile.