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Aten-We Theba is ranked eighth nationally in his age group in boardercross snowboarding. Chris Holden

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Flying past the competition in snowboarding By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor harry@insightnews.com While most Minnesotans have had their fill of winter and snow, Aten-Wa Theba is enjoying every minute of it. Theba, 13, is a rising star in the world of snowboarding. The seventh grader at St. Paul Academy is currently ranked eighth nationally in boardercross snowboarding and is moving up the ranks in slopestyle snowboarding. Theba is also a bit of an anomaly as one of the few African-American competing in the sport. He just returned from a national event in Colorado and the budding star said of the 5,000 people he sees at competition, maybe 30 are people of color. Theba and his father, Anthony Taylor-Theba, hope to change that. “My dad runs a program that gets African-Americans and people of color into skiing and snowboarding, so I hope what I’m doing can get more people into these (winter) sports,” said Theba. That program is Major Taylor 365. Major Taylor 365 offers weekend lessons in skiing and snowboarding for people of color at Afton Alps. Taylor-Theba said he sees between 30 and 35 new adventurers each session. “Our goal is to offer culturally sensitive learning and to make it affordable,” said Taylor-Theba, founder of Major Taylor 365. “And what we’re hearing from those in the sport is they want to diversify the sport.” Young Theba has been snowboarding for eight years and competes as a member

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Aten-We Theba (right) has taken the lead in snowboarding, a sport he hopes to soon diversify. of G Team, which trains at Hyland Hills, and is a member of the sponsored team, Donek Snowboard. His ultimate goal is to compete

in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. He’s already training with Olympic athletes at the U.S.A. training center in Park Center, Utah … athletes

from the U.S., Korea and Australia. Though we’re in spring … supposedly … Taylor-Theba is encouraging people to

look forward to the coming winter and to become active in winter sports. Those interested in learning to ski or snowboard can follow Major

Taylor 365 on Facebook at https://www.facebook. c o m / M a j o r- Ta y l o r- 3 6 5 MT365-276388695747294/.

TRANSFORMATION: Technical Specifications By Randall Bradley Architect Construction is ongoing at the Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services site at the corners of Penn and Plymouth Avenues in North Minneapolis. New materials are being delivered to the site daily. The construction crew is unloading, stacking, staging, storing and coordinating materials on this project. As can be seen, the exterior walls have been erected without the final exterior finish material. This will be added at a later date. Currently all of the building has a temporary enclosure of the ubiquitous poly-sheeting that creates a distinct separation between the interior and the exterior. The high roof and the clerestory windows are covered. This poly-sheeting is then stretched to the ground to become a part of the plywood doors at the future entry doors to the facility. These doors will likely be install last. This will allow for the delivery of furnishings, fixtures and equipment especially designated for the successful operation of this business. The poly-sheeting is hung in the interior to complete the separation between interior and exterior. Temporary heating units are now working to provide an environment for both the construction effort by the workers and for the material installation. As this environment gets warm, above 32 degrees, the workers can remove their exterior clothes, and allow the materials to remain warm and dry. Cold weather should be avoided, as this could have an adverse effect on the materials. Most of the window frames and the glazing have been installed. Polysheeting has been installed on the building interior.

This location is better able to diminish the wind from disrupting the construction processes. Interior walls, offices, chapels, conference rooms, lavatories, work rooms and other spaces, are being laid out. All is noted in the contract documents. These documents are comprised of two distinct parts; the construction drawings and the technical specifications. The specifications are housed totally within the “Project Manual,” which is a book, full of words, no pictures. Every item in this building, from the concrete, to the carpeting the countertops, to the windows, doors. and hardware, are delineated in the technical specification by division. There are 34 divisions numbered from 00 to 48. Except for 00 and 01, these divisions are further organized into three sections for specific instructions regarding the work. They are General, which describes the work bring undertaken; Products, those items that are acceptable for use on this project and Execution, instructions on how this product becomes a permanent part of this construction project. This format is used throughout North America and was founded in 1948 by the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) for the primary porpoise of uniformity for both the architectural profession and the construction industry in their projects nationwide. This project will meet the standards and requirements of any other newly constructed building in the Twin Cities this season. Since July of 2017, architect Randall Bradley has been writing a multi-part series on the construction of new development at the corners of Penn Avenue North and Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis.

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The actual building is beginning to look more like the artist rendering of the new home of Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, at the corners of Penn and Plymouth Avenues in North Minneapolis.

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Activist, entrepreneur, Tyrone Rashad Williams killed By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr

Much of the Twin Cities is mourning the loss of community activist Tyrone Rashad Williams. Williams was shot and killed early Tuesday evening (April 3) outside of his family home near 8th Avenue North and Elwood Avenue in Minneapolis. Police are not releasing many details on the shooting, but during a Wednesday (April 4) remembrance near the site of the shooting Williams’ sister, Raeisha Williams chronicled the moments before and after her brother was killed. “My bother was on the couch with his daughters playing and had just done a reading of a Dr. Seuss book set to a Migos song and he got up to go to work and hugged and kissed his kids, then he walked outside and we heard what sounded like gunshots, and my mother said, ‘Your brother just went outside, check on him,’” said Raeisha Williams. “I looked outside and didn’t see him, so then I called out for him and he didn’t answer, so I went outside and he was laying on the ground. He said, ‘I’m shot.’ There

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Tyrone Rashad Williams was a woman over him trying to help him and she called police, and I was there with him telling him to be strong, ‘Be strong for your daughters’ (saying each one by name).” Reaisha Williams said her brother was a loving father, devoted son and tireless community champion.

“On the eve of the (50th anniversary of the Rev. Dr.) Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination, another great asset of the community was taken from us … gunned down by evil,” said Raeisha Williams. Tyrone Rashad Williams is well known throughout the region as a passionate, socially

Raeisha Williams (far left), sister to Tyrone Rashad Williams, tells of her slain brother’s last moments during an April 4 remembrance as Clarence Castile (uncle to Philando Castile, standing next to Williams), Chauntyll Allen (second from right) and Nekima Levy-Pounds (far right) sorrowfully pay their respects. conscious, advocate for civil and human rights. He was active in calls for justice in the police killings of Marcus Golden, Jamar Clark and Philando Castile and traveled to the Standing Rock

Reservation in North Dakota to stand against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Ty (Rashad) Williams, stood up with us in 2016 at Standing Rock against the Dakota access pipeline in North Dakota and was a

“The Twin Cities of Minnesota has lost a great human being.

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NAACP sues Trump over 2020 Census By William J. Ford The Washington Informer/ NNPA Member WASHINGTON, D. C. – The NAACP announced the group has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, the U.S. Census Bureau and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, “to combat the imminent threat that the 2020 Census will substantially undercount African-Americans and other people of color in communities throughout the United States,” a press release about the lawsuit said. Prince George’s County, the NAACP’s Prince George’s County branch and two county residents (Bob Ross, branch president and Elizabeth Johnson), also joined the suit. Prince George’s County experienced one of the highest undercounts in the nation at 2.3 percent during the 2010 Census, according to the suit. The figures are based on counties with a population of at least 100,000. “Such a dramatic undercount will especially dilute the votes of racial and ethnic minorities, deprive their communities of critical federal funds and undervalue their voices and interests in the political arena,” the suit alleges. During a press conference about the lawsuit at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., Bradford Berry, general counsel of the NAACP said that this lawsuit is unique, because the plaintiffs seek action before work on the 2020 Census begins. For instance, the suit claims the federal government has decreased resources and manpower for the 2020 Census and “cancelled crucial, pre-Census field tests and is

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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (at podium) talks about the NAACP’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and the U.S. Census Bureau over management of the 2020 Census, during a recent press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth Johnson, (left) a resident of Prince George’s County and Rushern Baker, the county executive for Prince George’s County also delivered remarks. rushing to digitize the Census without adequate cybersecurity protections, thus undermining public confidence in the privacy of Census data” the press release said. The lawsuit also states that the Census Bureau doesn’t have sufficient staffing; the agency’s acting director, Ron Jarmin, was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Capitol Hill last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $2.8 billion for the bureau, an increase more than double the amount of the Trump administration’s request of $1.1 billion.

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“Proposing a bill and passing a bill are two different things,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. “Once the final bill passes, we would like to evaluate to see if it’s sufficient. We simply need the political will to make sure we have an accurate count for this (upcoming) Census.” “The addition of a citizenship question in the Census is intended to intimidate our immigrant friends and neighbors from participating, which will lead to an inaccurate count,” said Rep. Keith Ellison in an op-ed that appeared on The Hill. “That’s why six

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former U.S. Census Bureau directors, who served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing their serious concern over the change.” Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, III said his jurisdiction has lost about $200 million in federal money, because of Census undercounts. The Maryland jurisdiction of nearly 900,000 people borders Washington, D.C., with 65 percent of the

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Robyne Robinson to be inducted into Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame Honoring her more than 20 years on television in the Twin Cities, Robyne Robinson is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Robinson was a fixture on KMSP/Fox 9 from 1990 – 2010, garnering viewer and industry praise. While at the station Robinson was awarded an Edward R. Murrow Award, an Upper Midwest Emmy in 2005 for Best Anchor and a Minneapolis NAACP Television Industry Award. In 2010 Robinson left Fox 9 to run for lieutenant

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governor. Following her run, the celebrated broadcaster started a hand-crafted jewelry line and has served as a public relations representative for various entities. Robinson will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Sept. 22. The ceremony takes place at the Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park. Along with Robinson, Tom Bernard, John Linder and Jeff Passolt will also be inducted. Once inducted, Robinson will be the only person of color in the Hall of more than 180 honorees.

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Jobs, equity and opportunity for North Minneapolis

Emerge Community Development joins #MLK50 in honoring the legacy of Dr. King Emerge Community Development will dedicate its next class of Manufacturing Foundations, an opportunity to explore education and careers in the field of manufacturing to the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through this free nineweek class participants can gain certifications that allow them to pursue jobs and careers in manufacturing. Qualifying participants can access advanced training at Hennepin Technical College to become a CNC machine operator or welder – positions with starting wages in excess of $15 per hour. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development data shows that as of quarter two 2017, there were 6,871 manufacturing vacancies in the seven-county metro area. This is a 24.1 percent increase in manufacturing

vacancies from the previous year. It also represents the most manufacturing vacancies reported to the Labor Market Information Office by employers since the Job Vacancy Survey began in 2001. Currently less than 15 percent of jobs in this growing sector are held by workers of color. Emerge was selected as one of 12 organizations nationwide that the Walmart Foundation is supporting as part of its $3.9 million commitment to honor the legacy of King through projects that promote equity and opportunity. “We are honored to be part of this historic coastto-coast push for equity in Dr. King’s memory,” said Mike Wynne, president and CEO of Emerge. “Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment and economic opportunity. Our

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Classes in the field of manufacturing begin April 16 at Emerge in North Minneapolis. next class is starting just two weeks after the 50th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and will bring these high value jobs to dozens of underemployed people. We would like to join the National MLK50 Symposium in honoring the work and life Dr. King

by dedicating this class to his memory and his dream. Across the world, people are in committing to a year of peace and action to realize Dr. King’s legacy.” Emerge is recruiting for the MLK Memorial session of the manufacturing foundations training. Class begins April 16.

Emerge host information sessions on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Those interested can call (763) 251-0379. “This is a chance for free education and a great career. With Walmart Foundation support we have the resources to really get things done, so we want

every motivated person we can fit in this session,” said Colin Owen, an Emerge training recruiter. “No matter who you are or where you are from, every individual should have access to the skills and training required to help build successful careers and lives, and we recognize there’s more work to be done to meet this urgent need,” said Julie Gehrki, vice president of the Walmart Foundation. “By supporting organizations working to remove barriers to opportunity for those who lack equal access to resources including Emerge Community Development, we’re tackling these issues head on through locallydriven approaches that transform communities, foster economic mobility and help more people reach their full potential.”

Twin Cities R!SE unveils guide for employers to hire people with criminal convictions in their pasts

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Going beyond Ban the Box Twin Cities R!SE has developed the “Minnesota Employers’ Fair Chance Hiring Guide” to support efforts to recruit, hire, train and retain job seekers with criminal records. The kick-off event to present the guide takes place April 26 at Sunrise Bank, 525 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis. Commissioner Kevin Lindsey, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, will host a panel discussion during this free event. “Minnesota is facing a historic labor shortage, yet many Minnesota residents

and potential workers remain unemployed or under-employed due to a past criminal conviction, despite having served their time and wanting to be a productive, contributing member of our community,” said Tom Streitz, president and CEO of Twin Cities R!SE. “The ‘Minnesota Fair Chance Employers’ Guide’ provides a clear path for Minnesota corporations and businesses to hire those with criminal convictions in their past. It is a practical how-to guide that dispels the many myths surrounding hiring

those with criminal history in their backgrounds.” Streitz said by learning how to evaluate such applicants, employers can increase their supply of talented employees, meet their legal obligations and improve their communities. “The time is now, for both moral and economic reasons, for Minnesota employers to engage in an intentional and proactive strategy to move marginalized workers into the mainstream of their hiring practices,” said Streitz. “We hope this ‘how-to’ guide will become an active road

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Prince Day at UROC Saturday, April 14, 2018 Join friends, neighbors, and University of Minnesota staff in a day of family-friendly activities and events as University’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center|UROC celebrates the artistic and philanthropic contributions of the late Prince Rogers Nelson at Prince Day at UROC.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Let’s Go Crazy—with Art! Explore your creative side with games and activities by artists Jazmine Darden, Angela Davis, Esther Osayande, and members of the Roho Artist Collective.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Love Le ers to Prince: An Installation Le ers, poems, and memories wri en by the members of the public and participants in UROC’s Witness Writing Workshop and co-curated by Robin Getsug and Melodee Strong. The public is invited to drop off writings at UROC by March 28 for inclusion in the exhibit.

10 a.m. Tell Me Something Good About Prince An intergenerational celebration of the life of Prince and his connections to North Minneapolis featuring artist Amoke Kubat of YO MAMA! Art of Mothering.

11 a.m. Love Le ers to Prince: A Poetry Reading A poetry reading featuring local poets and participants in UROC’s Witness Writing Workshop.

1 p.m. Prince’s Legacy: A Family Value—A UROC Critical Conversation Community and University experts explore the role Prince’s families played in his musical development, philanthropic activities, and rise to superstar status. Reservations at z.umn.edu/PrinceCC.

2 p.m. Prince’s Legacy: A Family Value—Reception Join Critical Conversation panelists, community members, and University staff in a reception of Prince-inspired music and food.

Prince Day at UROC is free and open to the public. UROC is located at 2001 Plymouth Avenue N. in Minneapolis.

Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey map for employers to start hiring talented individuals into their workforce.” “In 2014, all employers implemented Ban the Box statewide, which really just moved the compliance topic and inquiry to the end of the hiring process versus the beginning,” said Jacquelyn

Williams From 3 great comrade in the movements of the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Many thoughts of love and condolences to his family and friends from our group Native Lives Matter,” wrote Native Lives Matter on its Facebook page. During the remembrance, members of the Dakota community prayed in their original language with the family and mourners. Tyrone Rashad Williams’ mother said her son’s legacy of fighting for justice must continue. “Tyrone’s death will not be in vain. His spirit for social justice will continue on and inspire us all to do even more. We must work with the children and teach them to love themselves, so they can love others. We must combat oppression against African-Americans and other people of color in all its forms,” said in a statement Rosemary Nevils-Williams, mother of Tyrone Williams. Friend and community organizer, Nekima Levy-Pounds wrote on her Facebook page that Tyrone Rashad Williams was, “a true frontline warrior in the fight for justice, a revolutionary and entrepreneur.” He founded Black Coalition Clothing.

Census From 3 population African-American. Federal law requires that citizens are counted in a decennial census that not only helps redraw political boundaries, but also for counties and states to receive federal money for improvement of schools, roads and other needs. Critics have argued that a proposed citizenship question in

Carpenter, business development manager at Twin Cities R!SE. “What Ban the Box did not do was provide employers with tools to properly guide them through approaching this topic differently during their hiring process. This guide will now provide that second step and address changing the hiring strategies that hinder employers and community members.” The guide was developed in partnership with Root & Rebound, a workforce organization in California. Minnesota is now the third state to produce this guide as a resource for employers. For more information on the event, the guide, and to register, go to www.fairchance-mn.eventbrite.com. All attendees will receive a free copy of the guide.

Raeisha Williams called on those with information about her brother’s death to come forward. “This was a senseless murder. Tyrone didn’t have to die,” said Raeisha Williams. “Somebody knows something.” Scott Seroka, public information officer with the Minneapolis Police Department said they are following-up on leads and are looking for one or possibly two vehicles that were seen in the area at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous and those who provide information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a financial reward. People with information may also text their tip to 847411 (TIP411). Enter MPD, a space, and then the information. The text messages are assigned a tip number and the police department has no way of identifying the source of the information. All texts are anonymous. People with information may also call the Minneapolis Police Department Tip Line at (612) 692-TIPS (8477). The Williams family is well known throughout the Twin Cities. Raeisha Williams, is a past Minneapolis NAACP board member and this past November she was a candidate for Minneapolis City Council (5th Ward). The family also runs the recently opened Heritage Tea House in St. Paul.

the 2020 Census will deter legal immigrants from responding and decrease the number of people counted in those communities. The Hispanic population in Prince George’s County stands at about 18 percent. “What’s more frightening about this Census count, more than in the past, is the rhetoric from the Trump administration,” said Baker after the press conference. “With a growing Latino population in the county, this is a direct assault on those folks participating in the Census. If it’s happening here, then it’s happening everywhere.”

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Life-saving services will reach more people throughout Minnesota

Suicide prevention text services expand statewide Minnesotans across the state can now access suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As of April 1, people who text “MN” to 741741 will be connected with a trained counselor who can help defuse the crisis and connect the texter to local resources. The service helps people contemplating suicide and facing mental health issues. Minnesota has had text suicide prevention services since 2011, but it has only been available

in 54 of 87 counties, plus tribal nations. Crisis Text Line will offer suicide prevention and education efforts in all Minnesota counties and tribal nations, including, for the first time, the Twin Cities metro area. “It’s important that we reach people where they are at, and text-based services such as Crisis Text Line are one vital way to do that,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Claire Wilson. “It’s especially crucial that we reach youth with these services, and we

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As of April 1, people who text “MN” to 741741 will be connected with a trained counselor who can help defuse the crisis and connect the texter to local resources.

all know that texting has fast become a preferred way of communication.” Crisis Text Line, a non-profit that has been in operation nationally since 2013, is the state’s sole provider for this service as of April 1. Crisis Text Line handles 50,000 messages per month – more than 20 million messages since 2013 – from across the country, connecting people to local resources in their communities. For callers who are in the most distress, the average wait time for

a response is 39 seconds. Crisis counselors at Crisis Text Line undergo a six-week, 30-hour training program. Supervisors are mental health professionals with either master’s degrees or extensive experience in the field of suicide prevention. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 also provides around-the-clock, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

‘Mental Health: Mind Matters’ exhibit seeks to make it okay to talk about mental health

A portion of the exhibit, “Mental Health: Minds Matters” inside the Science Museum on Minnesota. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 18 percent of American adults live with mental illness. The Science Museum of Minnesota will debut a new exhibit designed to bring awareness to a topic that touches our lives each day. “Mental Health: Mind Matters” will use hands-on

interactives and multimedia activities to give visitors of all ages an experience exploring mental health and its prevalence and impact in society. The exhibit, which opens May 4, also seeks to provide a safe space to have important conversations about a subject that some see as taboo. “Mental Health: Mind Matters” hopes to build understanding and awareness by giving visitors the opportunity to see how mental illness has been treated in the past, as well as the chance to better understand what it’s like to live with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. It will also connect visitors with resources to help them better their own mental health and support those with mental illness. “Access to mental health resources is critical,” said Alison Rempel Brown, president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota. “At the Science Museum of Minnesota, we’re inspired by the ‘Mental Health: Mind Matters’ exhibit, both because it brings awareness to the realities of mental illness and our history in treating

it, and because it provides a safe, reflective place to have honest conversations about it – with our family members, our classmates, and our community.” “For over a decade, PrairieCare has sought to transform psychiatric healthcare and to combat stigma in Minnesota and beyond. We are proud to partner with the Science Museum of Minnesota on this groundbreaking Mental Health awareness campaign,” said Dr. Ryan Williams, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and CEO of PrairieCare. Following its run at the Science Museum of Minnesota, ‘Mental Health: Mind Matters’ will embark on a tour of museums and science centers across North America. “Mental Health: Mind Matters” will be open during regular Science Museum hours and runs through Jan. 6. Admission will is included in regular exhibit gallery admission ($18.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids ages 4 to 12 and seniors). The Science Museum is located at 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.

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Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker recently garnered recognition from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) for his contributions to the forensic pathology profession. AAFS presented Baker with two awards at its scientific meeting this February in Seattle. The organization includes more than 6,600 members representing multiple disciplines and 70 countries. Baker received the Milton Helpern Award, which recognizes people who have demonstrated lifetime achievement and dedication to the mission of forensic pathology. This award focuses on leadership, service and teaching. “I will regard this as not so much an award, but an aspirational charge to

continue to serve the interests of the pathology-biology section and the profession of forensic pathology so long as I am able,” said Baker. He also received the Kenneth S. Field Award of Appreciation. This award recognizes those who have made a difference in the daily work of a department or AAFS staff member. “It is (Baker’s) service on the continuing education committee for which I most wish to express my appreciation. Under his guidance, the continuing medical education accreditation process has been significantly streamlined,” said Kimberly Wrasse, executive assistant and continuing education coordinator for AAFS. Baker heads the medical examiner’s office, which investigates all unexpected deaths in Hennepin, Dakota

and Scott counties. He also has held numerous leadership positions within AAFS and other forensic organizations. During his 20 years with the AAFS, he has served on 12 committees and boards. He currently serves as the pathology/biology section director and member of the executive committee. Baker also chairs the Forensic Science Foundation, the educational, scientific and research arm of AAFS. He has served as the president of the National Association of Medical Examiners and as a forensic pathology committee member of the College of American Pathologists. Baker is extensively involved with research in his field. He has published his work in 23 papers, 28 abstracts at professional meetings and two book chapters.

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Find your passion Man Talk

By Timothy Houston We recently observed what Christianity refers to as “Passion Week.” It is the time we remember the events of Jesus between Palm Sunday and his resurrection. During that time, we reflect on the passion in which Jesus lived and died. This serves as an inspiration for us to find our own passion. Here are a few things to consider. First, passion is a function of purpose. Without purpose, we will awake each day looking for things to do with our time.

Picture a lion in the zoo. The lion is the “king of the jungle,” not the king of the zoo. In the zoo, his roar has no purpose, so he stops roaring. He has no jungle to rule so he lays around all day waiting for someone to poke and prod him to do something. Purpose without passion is weak, and passion without purpose is empty. They both are needed. Purpose is the “what” to do and passion the energy that drives you to do it. Passion supersedes talent. Just because you do something well does not mean that you have pleasure in doing it. Passion is the higher calling. The dictionary defines passion as “an intense desire or enthusiasm for something.” I like to define it as the thing that gets you up in the morning and keeps you going throughout the day. It is not merely the ability to do something, but rather, the “want”

to do it. It is what gives meaning and color to your life. Passion is greater than talent because it

passion, time seems to stop. I discovered my passion for writing by accident. It was many

show in which people on the show shared that they used journaling as a means of healing.

Passion is the higher calling. An intense desire or enthusiasm for something.

is where desire and enthusiasm meet talent. Passion supersedes time. Whenever I am engaged in my

years ago and during one of the most difficult periods in my life. One day during that period, I was watching a daytime television

I decided to give it a try as I had nothing to lose but a little time. Once I put pen to paper, time stopped, and healing started.

Words, thoughts, and ideas flowed freely. I would write for hours, and it would seem like minutes. Passion supersedes time so when you find your passion, time is removed from the equation. Take some time to discover your passion. You will be glad you did. Passion gives meaning to each day. You will know it is your passion because it will be tied to your purpose. When that happens, the lion in you will come forth. Your roar will come back, and you will know what to do with the time you have in each day. Finding your passion is a precursor to fulfilling your life’s purpose. Timothy Houston is an author, minister and motivational speaker committed to guiding positive life changes in families and communities. For questions, comments or more information, go to www.tlhouston.com.

Tyler Perry’s ‘Acrimony’ and the scorned Black woman narrative A view from campus By Latisha Townsend Columnist This weekend my mother and I went to see Tyler Perry’s new movie “Acrimony.” I want to put a spoiler alert here to let you all know that I will be discussing the plot of the film because it is the best way for me to go in depth about my opinions. Many viewers are upset and fed up with Tyler Perry’s frequent “mad Black woman” storyline. When we see films that are representative of

what is actually happening in our community we tend to call them an enemy of progress. We want movies to mirror the world we wish we lived in and that is just not realistic. I do agree that he has done many more films about scorned women than necessary, but I find them exhilarating. Acrimony means bitterness or ill feeling. In other words, the best way to define the term is to call it resentment. Taraji P. Henson plays a loving wife who would do just about anything to support and encourage her husband of 18 years. For the past two decades her husband has manipulated her into spending more than $1 million of her inheritance money on him and his dreams. He is basically a handsome and charming bum. Through the course of their

marriage she has lost herself completely. After having suspicions of infidelity and going into deep debt due to her investments on her husband, she finally decides to divorce him. Her husband goes on to start a new life with a new woman and his business plans finally take off. Here we see a man who drained and took from a good woman just to enjoy the fruits of her labor with someone else. As Black women, it is in our nature to give and pour from an empty cup and rarely do we receive anything in return. In “Acrimony,” the former husband did give Henson’s character back all of the money she had invested in him over the years before moving on with his lavish life. It was a fair gesture,

but what some viewers may not understand is that no monetary reparations can make up for all that she lost over two decades. What he took from her was spiritual and caused extreme psychological damage. Women who have been manipulated, betrayed, and abandoned can understand that deep rooted pain. The realization that she gave her whole life up for this man and he would go and be happy with someone else drove her into a downward spiral. It is understandable that viewers are tired of seeing this image, but what the film shows is the rage that we, as Black women, wish we could express. Ladies are you really going to tell me a man never had you heartbroken to the point where you nearly went

crazy? Tell the truth, sis. The truth is, hurt and pain can turn us into the worst versions of ourselves. The feeling of not being good enough can create a bitterness that drives a person to the point of no return. One thing I think we could take from this film is the importance of discussing mental health in the Black community as well. When Henson’s character gets to the point of anger or provocation she becomes a completely different person and can become completely consumed by her rage. Another takeaway from this film is Henson’s character’s husband never physically harmed her, but manipulation in itself is mental abuse that we fail to acknowledge oftentimes. In reality, none of us want

to be alone so we try to take care of people who will never be as grateful as they should be for all that we do for them. Black women, we have to stop pouring from an empty cup. We desire to be loved and there are certainly men who are ready to love us, but the reality is that we cannot continue to exhaust ourselves giving more love than we get in return. In the words of Lauryn Hill, “Tell me who I have to be to get some reciprocity.” 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.

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Monday, April 9 PLAY/THEATER “The Bandaged Place” by Harrison David Rivers The Playwrights› Center 2301 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis 7 p.m. No cover

April 9 April 22, 2018

When a former lover resurfaces, re-opening a painful wound, Jonah Irby is forced to turn to his precocious daughter and his tough love grandmother for support. A brutal and lyrical play about the things we hang on to and the price of moving forward.

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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

May Day Community Build Workshops In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 E. Lake St., Minneapolis 7 p.m. Help to build some of the floats for the annual May Day parade.

Wednesday, April 11 CELEBRATION Pan-Afrikan Week Pan-Afrikan Student Union 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pan-Africanism relates to all the people of the African diaspora. Join in a week of recognition at Augsburg

College. Wednesday’s event is “Painting While Black.”

Thursday, April 12 WORLD CD party: “Land of Yangalele” Midtown Global Market 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. No cover Yangalele means happiness in Kikongo, the language of the Congo. This family friendly event includes live music, puppets and more.

Friday, April 13 COMEDY Jaboukie Young-White Whole Music Club 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis 8 p.m. 18-plus (unless accompanied by parent or adult) $5, $10 Jaboukie Young-White is a New York based comedian who has been featured on the “Tonight Show.”

Saturday, April 14 PARTY African Night: After Party Azul Night Club 400 3rd Ave N., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 21-plus African Night 2018 will be followed with an after party hosted by The Compozers at Azul Night Club.

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Sunday, April 15 HIP-HOP Kirko Bangz and Harvey J with DJ Cam Jones Azul Night Club 400 3rd Ave N., Minneapolis 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. 21-plus $20-$60 Houston based rapper/ singer, Kirko Bangz, returns to Minneapolis with North Carolina’s Harvey J.

Monday, April 16 PRINCE Prince Legacy Tours at the Capri Capri Theater 2027 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All ages $20 Did you know that Prince’s first concert was at Capri Theater? Learn more about Prince’s legacy at the Capri.

Tuesday, April 17 FILM “Clear” Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival St. Anthony Main Theatre 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis 7 p.m. $14 general, $8 students and those 25 and under Ember Bearheart Johnson’s first day home after a 16year prison sentence for a crime she didn’t commit is

bittersweet as she uncovers how her family’s lives have gone on without her after all these years. It’s the Minneapolis premiere of the Maya Washington film.

Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 10:30 p.m. 21-plus $8 advance, $10 door

Wednesday, April 18

Emmy Award winner PaviElle is a force with which to be reckoned. Also on the bill is DJ Shannon Blowtorch.

DANCE/PRINCE Q&A and Dance Class with Mayte Garcia James Sewell Ballet 528 Hennepin Ave., # 215, Minneapolis 11:30 a.m. (Q&A), 3 p.m. (dance class) Take part in a special belly dance class and Q&A with Mayte Garcia, Prince’s exwife and collaborator.

Thursday, April 19 PRINCE The Jellybean Johnson Experience Minnesota Music Café 501 Payne Ave., St. Paul 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. 21-plus $15 Experience the return of Tori “Freakjuice” Ruffin along with Jellybean Johnson prior to their “Nothing Compares 2 Prince” in Australia shows. Also performing isTracey Blake, a powerhouse of the Minneapolis Sound.

Friday, April 20 SOUL/R&B PaviElle

Saturday, April 21 BLOCK PARTY Record Store Day with Toki Wright & Big Cats Hymie’s Vintage Records 3820 E. Lake St., Minneapolis 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. All ages No cover In partnership with Fulton Beer Jameson Irish Whiskey and Peppers and Fries, check out the Record Store Day Block Party at Hymies. Performances by Toki Wright & Big Cats, Charlie Parr, Wild Hands, Southside Aces, Black Widows and BLAHA.

Sunday, April 22 FILM “Backpack Full of Cash” Documentary Screening Shiloh Temple International Ministries 1201 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1:45 p.m. Narrated by Matt Damon, this feature-length documentary explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children.

Prince hair stylist, Kim Berry, opens up about the Purple One Columnist

By Violet Brown Instagram @violetesq Kim Berry is a worldrenowned celebrity stylist, and creative force, who has worked with people such as Wendy Raquel Robinson and Tamera Mowry. But she is most widely known for her nearly 30year tenure as hair architect and confidant to Prince. She currently keeps Katt Williams’ hair on point. She’s also that cousin you’d get in trouble with for laughing with during church, when you were kids. She is funny and warm, works hard, and does whatever she can to help whomever she can. Following is a little of what we discussed in getting ready for the upcoming events set to honor and remember Prince, as we come up on the second anniversary of his transcending. Violet Brown: What do you want people to know about you? Kim Berry: That I’m Joana’s daughter. That I’m Sieara’s mother. That I’m a God chick. A prayer

warrior. My first ministry is mentoring young women, then introducing up and coming hair stylists to the art of celebrity hairstyling. VB: What do you want people to know about him (Prince)? KB: That to know him was to love him. He was funny. He cracked jokes all the time. Music was his first love, and he was serious about his business. He was giving; a philanthropist. Not only did he try to make the world a better place, he encouraged others to do the same. He was human. He didn’t walk on clouds or float into the room, or anything like that, he was human. VB: How would he describe you? KB: Loud. But I guess everybody would probably say that though. A mother figure. Caring. In his way. I was in his way all the time; trying to fix his shirt, or hair, style him, and he was trying to do other things. He would be like, “Kim, can you move?” Yeah, I was always in his way. (He would say I am) funny. Charismatic. Like I said, I was the motherly one. If people were fighting with each other, he’d be like, “Kim, fix it.” That was my role. VB: I know you didn’t start out as a fan. Over time

did you develop a favorite era, not in terms of hair, but albums, or shows that you saw? KB: No. I wasn’t really

Kim Berry on the B-sides like that. I do let the mother*** kiss a**, like all the hits though. Now OK (said by holding the “Face Down” is my jam. He word as long as possible)? I was mocking me when he used to say that all the time said, “Bury him face down, back then. Mike Phillips told

me, “You need to get some royalties or something for

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Space will be transformed into an outdoor skate/skateboard park

Juxtaposition Arts building comes down The posters on the West Broadway Avenue facing windows of the Juxtaposition Arts building boldly told the story. “It’s going down,” read the bright, vivid posters. The “it” the posters referred to was the building itself. And, as promised, on March 29 workers began demolishing the once home of Juxtaposition Arts. Though the building is going away, Juxtaposition Arts is still a welcomed resource for the community, with programs taking place at its 2007 Emerson Ave. N., building, just next to the old facility. The reason for the demolition was explained on a Juxtaposition Arts Facebook post. “Last year as the winter ice and snow thawed, bricks began falling off of our building at the corner of Broadway and

Emerson,” read the post. “The city inspector gave us two options: 1) repair the building or 2) tear it down. After talking with JXTA youth, artists, neighbors, and advisors we made a huge decision: It’s time to clear space for the future. “We will take the next few years to dream and plan with the community about the future of the JXTA campus and our youthstaffed art and design microbusinesses. What might we all make possible that supports the creative genius of young people in North Minneapolis?” The former building’s space will not go to waste. Juxtaposition Arts earlier announced it will transform the space into an outdoor skate/skateboard park. Partial construction of the park is expected to be complete by mid-summer.

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Workers began tearing down the corner building at West Broadway and Emerson Avenues, former home to Juxtaposition Arts. The space will soon be home to an outdoor skate/skateboard park.

Mary Mary reunion and Snoop Dogg’s Stellar Awards debut highlighted the event

JJ Hairston wins big at Stellar Awards LAS VEGAS – The 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena saw JJ Harrison as the nights big winner. The annual show hailed as an, “epic night in gospel music,” was hosted by Kirk Franklin and featured performances by Erica Campbell reuniting with her sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel duo Mary Mary for the first time in more than six years. The show also included an all-star tribute to the late, Edwin Hawkins, with his sister Lynette Hawkins accepting the Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his honor. Also, a stand out moment featured the multi-platinum award-winning Snoop Dogg performing material from his new gospel album, “Bible of Love.” The night included performances by Kierra Sheard, Tori Kelly, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anthony Brown, Hairston, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Ricky Dillard, Todd Dulaney, Tasha

Page Lockhart, KeKe Wyatt, Canton Jones, Deitrick Haddon, Koryn Hawthorne, Le’Andria Johnson and others. Top winners of the night were Hairston with six awards; Cobbs Leonard and Greene each winning four awards; and Brown winning two awards Don Jackson bestowed special honors upon gospel greats who have made significant contributions to the genre. Tamela Mann was the 2018 recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rev. Milton Biggham received the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones .Legends Award. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame Inductees includes Kurt Carr, Ben Tankard and Dr. Marabeth Gentry, president of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. The Stellar Awards telecast will air on TV One and in broadcast syndication on 130 stations in more than 110 markets around the country through May 6.

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JJ Hairston won six Stellar Awards, during the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.

Berry From 10 that. You were saying that way before Lil’ Jon.” And “My Name is Prince.” That song. Then there’s the one where he says, “Get Freaky, Let Ya Head Bob,” VB: Yes, “New Power Soul.” KB: Yes. He let me in the studio on that one. He played it for me, and I started bobbin’ my head and he was like, yeah, that’s a jam right there. He asked me, “You wanna get on this one?” I was like, “Yeah.” Oh, and “Billy Jack B****.” That’s a jam right there. VB: So, you’ll be

in Minneapolis the week of April 21(the day Prince passed away in 2016). Any events people need to know about? KB: Yes, we’re doing Glam Slam Beauty day at the Chanhassen Recreation Center on Thursday, April 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We will be honoring special guests from Mary’s Place and The Bridge. Both of those are organizations that he cared about and that the PRN Alumni Foundation continues to support. We’ll be doing hair, makeup and nails for 20-25 special guests. Brother Jules will be in house, and of course we will have Prince music. We’ll have a memorabilia auction, raffles and giveaways. VB: You have a book

coming out soon, right? KB: Yes. “Diamonds and Curlz,” it’ll be out sometime later this year. VB: What’s the storyline? KB: It’s about my time with P (Prince), behind the “Purple Curtain.” I’ll discuss my journey, him, the man, not the rock star, how he laughed, he cried, he got angry. I was with him for almost every era of his career. You know how they say behind every great man is a great woman? Well, I was one of the constants in his life. VB: If there is anything positive to speak on, what is the most positive thing to come from his transitioning? KB: Positive things.

Well, the links and the love, between the fans and artists he left behind. People are sharing his music with the world, and love with each other. You know how he created “Love4OneAnother?” That’s what’s happening now, real love, and it’s beautiful. Being with people who loved him; meeting with the fans at Celebration, that’s beautiful. Prince once told me, “By virtue of everything I have, you already have it.” Now I can share his philosophy with the world. Everybody is able to give back, all of us who worked with him in our different capacities. That means he’ll never be forgotten. He was a ray of light, the kind most will only experience once in a lifetime.

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12-year-old Minneapolis chef has foodies taking notice By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr

The highest honor in cooking is receiving a James Beard award. To date, nine times has a Beard Award gone to a chef or restaurant in Minneapolis. One day Naimah Muhammad could be among that select group of chefs. Muhammad, a 12-yearold seventh grader at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis, is already gaining national acclaim for her culinary creations. Within the past year she has earned a second place team award in the Iron Chef Jr. competition and this past February, the young chef earned a third place individual award in the Super Snack Challenge, an event that was part of the Super Bowl LII festivities in the Twin Cities. What makes Muhammad’s accomplishment all the more impressive is the fact that she is a vegan/vegetarian chef. With the Super Snack Challenge, being a vegan chef played to her advantage. “For the challenge, our dish had to be healthy,” said Muhammad. “That was what they (judges) were looking for. Then they judged each dish on taste, creativity and appearance.” What Muhammad came up with was a spicy pumpkin hummus. “My family loves spice and I love pumpkin and we eat a lot of hummus, so that’s how I came up with the dish,” said the budding chef. More than 400 Minnesota teens and preteens entered the Super Snack Challenge. From there, the pool was whittled down to 52 and three were selected as award recipients. Along with the bragging rights, Muhammad’s dish earned her a trip to New York and Connecticut to tour Newman’s Own facilities. The brand named after famed actor Paul Newman and known for its charitable giving sponsored the

challenge. Muhammad was also awarded $10,000 to give to a charity of her choice. “I chose the North Community YMCA,” said Muhammad. “When I was younger I used to go there all the time and I just wanted to give something back to the people who gave so much to me.” In addition to her $10,000 donation, Muhammad will be offering cooking demonstrations for kids in a new commercial kitchen at the Y. Muhammad said she hopes to make her passion her profession, with plans of opening her own heathyeating restaurants in the future. As for that now famous spiced pumpkin hummus, Muhammad agreed to share her winning recipe in Insight News. It is also included in a Super Snack Challenge cookbook. Spiced Pumpkin Hummus 1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds 1 can pumpkin puree 2 cans (15 oz.) chick peas/garbanzo beans 1 package pita bread 2 bell peppers (one yellow, one red) 2-3 cloves of garlic 1 tbsp cayenne (or chipotle power) 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp tahini (can substitute almond or cashew butter) 1-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp salt (Muhammad uses pink Himalayan salt) ¼ tsp ground black pepper Drain and rinse the can of peas/beans (save some for garnish along with pumpkin seeds) Place ingredients in a food processer Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape sides of the processer when needed (add oil if lumpy) Serve with pita chips, fresh veggies or tortilla chips

Twelve-year-old Naimah Muhammad in the kitchen (above) and later displaying (below) her award winning healthy culinary creation, spiced pumpkin hummus.

The Guthrie honors the life and legacy of Prince As the Twin Cities marks the second anniversary of Prince’s passing, the artists and staff of the Guthrie Theater will join

city-wide celebrations of Prince’s legacy. The Guthrie announced it will open its doors on April 16 from 8 p.m. - 11

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The Guthrie pays tribute to Prince with an April 16 event inside the theater’s lobbies on multiple floors. p.m. in the Level One and Level Four lobbies for A Purple Celebration, a free community “Happening” honoring the lasting influence of musical legend Prince. This free, non-ticketed event is part of a week-long commemoration of Prince in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Guthrie’s A Purple Celebration will feature music, poetry and artistic creations by local artists and community guests as we

gather together to remember legendary artist, Prince. This evening opens with Guthrie Theater artists and staff offering music and poetry inspired by Prince followed by JD Steele, Fred Steele and the Mill City Choir paying their own unique musical homage to the Purple One. The second half of the evening will move into a dance party led by DJ Jake Rudh of MPR’s The Current as he spins Prince tunes and rhythmic grooves.

There will be opportunities throughout the evening for personal engagement and expression. Following the stylings of Paisley Park, a black vinylcoated chain-link fence will be the site of a Prince shrine where guests can share artwork and memorabilia. A crafting station will be available as a place for community members to create their own expressions of honor and appreciation for the global impact of

one of Minnesota’s beloved native sons. Live drawings by local artisans will be created during the evening, and stylists from Curl Power Salon in Minneapolis will be available at the Fabulous Purple Hair Booth to transform hairstyles through purple spray and glitter. Prince’s favorite snacks including popcorn, pancakes and Tootsie Pops will be available throughout the celebration.

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