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Celebrating young kings and queens Long flowing gowns, tuxedos, bowties, boutonnieres, corsages, tiaras and sashes … the joyous sights of prom.

In large part due to social media, the annual rite of passage for high school junior and seniors (and the rare underclassmen) has taken on new life in recent years, with fashion-conscious teens eager to show off their stylish wares.

Celebrating our youth, Insight News is proud to feature a few area teens in their formal regalia.

With high school graduations approaching, we’re looking to highlight additional area achievers. Please submit your graduation photos to info@insightnews.com to possibly be featured in an upcoming edition of Insight News.

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Jadyn Hayes, photographed in the courtyard of the Minneapolis Art Institute, prior to her attending Totino-Grace High School’s prom at the Muse Event Center.

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Blaine High School prom attendees (left to right) Tamiya Malibrian, Theresa-Grace Mbanefo, Kiana Erickson, Aleaha Mokamba and Alicia Arellano.

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Serenity Graham, who was named to her prom court, and her date, Nick Walker, attended East Ridge High School’s prom.

Jada Bridgeford, a student at De La Salle High School, attended Washburn High School’s prom, held on the 50th floor of the IDS Building.

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Alicia Arellano and her date to the Blain High School prom, Sam Browne. The prom was held at the InterContinental Riverfront Hotel.

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Karlista Knighten, Aniya Tanner, Malique McCoy and Dajahari Fowler attended Roseville Area High School Prom April 28 at Envision Event Center.

Aramis Nolen-Buckney attended St Louis Park High School’s prom.

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Warrant, reward issued in Williams murder

By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr A warrant has been issued and a reward is being offered in the shooting death of community activist Tyrone Williams.

Police are looking for Sid Brady StricklandGreen, 27, in connection with the killing. Authorities say the warrant is sealed and have not revealed many details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Minneapolis police and the family are calling on the community to step forward with any information about the killing and as to the whereabouts of StricklandGreen.

“I’m grateful for the support we’ve received from the community, and now it is time for the community to speak up and come forward (with information about the killing and the location of Strickland-Green),” said Kendra Pierson, Williams’ sister.

“Somebody our here knows something and your silence is keeping our family in peril,” said Raeisha Williams,

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Rosemary Nevils-Williams (center) is calling on the community to offer information on the whereabouts of person of interest Sid Brady Strickland-Green, 27, wanted in connection with the April 3 murder of her son, Tyrone Williams. Also in the photo are (left to right) Minneapolis Police Department Public Information Officer John Elder, Kendra Pierson, Williams’ sister and Nekima Levy-Pounds, attorney and community activist.

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Profiles in Excellence: Mae Brooks, HR Director,

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board

By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr Mae Brooks and her team are putting the human back in human resources at the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board.

Hired as the board’s director of Human Resources in June of 2016, Brooks has been working to redefine the relationship between her department and the parks’ 500-plus fulltime and 1,200-plus seasonal employees. In changing the relationship, Brooks said she hopes people see her department as less about paperwork and more about the person.

“When people think of HR, oftentimes they think of the forms and paperwork to fill out and things of that nature, but we are working to offer the employee tangible assets,” said Brooks.

Some of the things Brooks is working on are written in red on an erase board in her office. They are written as short-term and long-term action items.

“We have a one-year, three-year and five-year plan,” said Brooks.

Those plans include starting this year offering tuition reimbursement for em-

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Mae Brooks, director of Human Resources, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. ployees. It also includes offering incentives for participating in healthy living activities such as providing discounts for using the Nice Ride bike sharing program or discounts for Metropolitan Transit.

“Things like that help to leave a smaller carbon footprint, but in addition, they are economically in favor of the employee,” said Brooks. “For instance, if an employee earns

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a certain number of points for things like taking Nice Ride he or she can get up to a 30 percent discount on the cost of health benefits.”

Brooks and her team are coming up with other innovations to make the parks and recreation board a better place to work. Those innovations include providing standing desks that are better ergonomically and promoting more open space

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work environment that feel less confining than the typical office cubical.

“Ideas such as these are the things that help to keep us competitive in attracting and retaining hires,” said Brooks. “The demographics of the workplace are changing and these are some of the things younger employees are looking for.”

Mindful at almost every opportunity to praise her staff of about 10, Brooks said those in the department have the perfect mix of energy and experience to help keep the parks system tops in the nation, which it has been voted since 2013 according to Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index.

Members of the department say working for and with Brooks is rewarding. “(Brooks) is very knowledgeable about HR and she positions her employees to do well above their job title,” said Spelda Myrthil, a two-year HR associate at parks and recreation.

“She challenges the team to do better,” said Yaneque Walker, a HR generalist, onboard since January. “The beauty of Mae is she is able to connect with everyone for senior level management to the workers in the field.”

DNC Chair Tom Perez

DNC grant funds rural Minnesota voter initiative The Democratic National Committee announced the Minnesota DFL as a recipient of a grant from the State Party Innovation Fund (SPIF), a first-of-its-kind, competitive grant program that incentivizes early organizing through state parties and supports efforts to engage local communities.

The Minnesota DFL will receive a $100,000 grant,

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which will be used to increase face-to-face outreach in rural communities and small towns in efforts to help elect Democrats throughout Minnesota in 2018.

“The Minnesota DFL is putting in the hard work to deliver the leadership Minnesota families deserve. This invest-

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Set for early July opening

Thor headquarters and regional acceleration center fully leased Thor Companies is putting a bold stamp on the Minneapolis Northside this coming summer with the opening of its 92,000 square foot Regional Acceleration Center.

The $36 million office and retail building, located at 1256 Penn Ave. N., will open in early July fully leased and ready for occupancy.

“We are extremely pleased with the tenant mix that Thor Development had delivered for our building,” said Ravi Norman, chief executive officer, Thor Cos. “The market’s response confirms our belief that the Northside is primed for further commercial development – and we are here to lend a hand to any business owner who wants to explore taking advantage of real estate opportunities on what we’re calling the ‘Bold Northside’ of Minneapolis.”

The four-story building, the cornerstone to what Norman and many local community

leaders see as an era of economic rejuvenation on the Northside, will support as many as 300 employees once all the tenants are in place, according to D’Angelos Svenkeson, vice president of Thor Development.

The building’s firstfloor 8,800 sq. ft. of retail space will feature Sammy’s Deli, a coffee-and-café style restaurant and the African-American-owned ME & I fitness center. Build Wealth MN, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping individuals and communities seeking to overcome obstacles to financial success, will also set up shop on the first floor.

Joining Thor as tenants for 76,000 sq. ft. of third and fourth floor office space are Target Corporation, MEDA and Hennepin County. The third floor will also house the Richard A. Copeland art gallery and multiuse space, which will feature a revolving array of art exhibits created by local and regional art-

Thor headquarters and regional acceleration center in North Minneapolis. ists, and an 8,600 sq. ft. outdoor greenspace deck.

Even as Thor clears the way for new tenants to move in, work to complete the building proceeds. As it enters the final month of building activity,

the project’s construction general contractor, Thor Construction, notes that it has bettered its goal of employing at minimum a workforce composed of 40 percent minority and disadvantaged workers. The actual diversity

Lee Buckley named Ujamaa Place COO Ujamaa Place announced Aledria “Lee” Buckley as its chief operating officer.

In its eighth year, officials at Ujamaa Place say it has experienced significant demand and growth for its African-Americancentric services to young men who face barriers in their journey to stabilization as they transition from the criminal justice system.

“Everything I have done in my professional career prepared me for this calling. I am humbled and honored to serve the

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young men at Ujamaa Place and to continue to grow and positively impact their lives,” said Buckley.

Buckley spent nine years working as the Community Reentry Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Under Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Buckley served as the special advisor on Faith and Community Service Initiatives and worked 26 years in leadership roles in the airline and financial industries. Buckley holds a Master of Arts in Community Ministry Lead-

ership from Bethel Seminary (St. Paul), is a licensed and ordained minister and associate pastor at Ruach Christian Center in Maplewood.

Ujamaa Place offers wrap-around programs, in housing, education, employment certification training and health and wellness. There are more than 26 services offered under these programs. These services directly support stabilization, with an emphasis on health, wellness and family connection.

number comes in at 49 percent for the entirety of the construction project, according to Lea Hargett, vice president of Thor Consulting.

“We have consistently out-performed our own high standard for minority and disadvantaged worker hiring for the project due in large part to our very intentional process of engaging with those communities on an ongoing basis,” said Hargett. “Let the record show that there are plenty of qualified minority workers in the Minnesota building trades, as demonstrated by our project results.

We hope that other Minnesota builders and developers take note of our results and accelerate their own workforce engagement programs.”

Thor’s workforce diversity numbers include female hires – 7 percent of the total, veterans at 5 percent and area residents, drawn from zip-code mapping – 5 percent of the total.

DNC From 3 ment will help the DFL to build stronger relationships with activists and key community leaders and expand reach into rural communities and small towns,” said DNC Chair Tom Perez.

“Minnesota Democrats are committed to fighting for a stronger future for our state, and we’re grateful that the DNC shares our commitment and is helping to execute our plan to mobilize voters in every corner of Minnesota,” said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. “With this grant, we will be able to

“We are cheered by the confidence that the community has shown in helping us move forward on this landmark project for the Minneapolis Northside and heartened by the confidence on display by the fine array of tenants who are joining us as we prepare to open for business in July,” said Norman. “Our intention for this project has been two-fold all along. One, to build a new home for our growing company, and two, to spark and accelerate community and economic revitalization on the city’s Northside. We hope, through our example, to open the eyes of other companies to the opportunities that exist to establish and run businesses successfully on the Northside. Land costs in North Minneapolis are relatively inexpensive, compared to many other parts of the Twin Cities, and there’s a deep pool of potential employees to tap into. I invite others to join in and benefit from the turnaround.”

expand our community engagement and organizing programs to reach Minnesota voters where they live and ensure that their voices and concerns are heard at the polls. We appreciate the DNC’s partnership and Chair Perez’s leadership in delivering on his promises to reinvest in state party organizing efforts.”

In addition to SPIF, through the DNC’s Every ZIP Code Counts program, state parties have consistently been receiving $10,000 a month since October 2017, which is a 33 percent increase over the base funding levels from 2016 and a 100 percent increase over 2015, and is based on state-specific strategic plans.

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Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase risk of heart attack or stroke

By Dr. Rekha Mankad Mayo Clinic Staff Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — medications commonly used to treat pain and inflammation – can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

It is important to take only the dose you need for as short amount of time as possible to limit the risk of heart attack or stroke. Taking NSAIDs once in a while or for a short time, such as to help with pain due to an injury, generally has only a small risk.

NSAIDs are available over-the-counter or with a prescription and include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox, others), diclofenac sodium (Voltaren, Solaraze, oth-

ers) and celecoxib (Celebrex).

More research is needed to determine whether some NSAIDs are more or less likely to increase these risks than others.

Although aspirin is a type of NSAID, it does not appear to be associated with a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. It is not clear why NSAIDs increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, but it is likely through various processes that NSAIDs affect in the body.

If you take NSAIDs and have cardiovascular disease or you are at high risk of it, you may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke than is someone who takes NSAIDs but does not have cardiovascular disease.

But even people without cardiovascular disease who take NSAIDs may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

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Although aspirin is a type of NSAID, it does not appear to be associated with a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.

To help ease muscle or joint pain, consider trying other therapies such as hot or cold packs or physical therapy before taking NSAIDs. Your doctor may suggest other medications as alternatives to NSAIDs. For example, your doctor may recommend that you take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) for general pain relief, which does not increase the risk of heart attacks.

If you need to take an NSAID, take the lowest dose possible for the shortest time needed. But be aware that serious side effects can occur as early as the first weeks of using an NSAID, and the risk may increase the longer you are taking an NSAID. Taking NSAIDs at higher doses also may increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

If you need to take

NSAIDs for a long time, or if you have cardiovascular disease, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may discuss which NSAIDs may be appropriate for you and whether other medications may be recommended for you.

If you take aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, talk with your doctor before taking NSAIDs. Some NSAIDs may interact with aspirin and affect its ability to help prevent a heart attack.

If you’re taking an NSAID and you notice any signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke such as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness in one part of the body or side of the body, or sudden slurred speech, get medical attention right away.

Do activity trackers help with weight loss?

By Mayo Clinic Activity trackers, often worn on the wrist or waist, are designed to encourage more movement throughout the day.

And people who wear them do seem to be more physically active. However, these people don’t necessarily lose more weight than others.

A group of scientists designed a study to test if activity trackers are helpful for weight loss and maintenance.

Study participants received the same weight-loss counseling (diet, exercise and sup-

port) for six months and lost similar amounts of weight.

After the initial six months, all participants received telephone counseling, text message prompts and access to online weight-loss information.

Some participants also received wearable devices and access to an accompanying website to monitor physical activity and diet.

Both groups were able to maintain weight loss up to 24 months. However, the group with the wearable technology lost 2-3 percent less weight over the course of the study.

One possible explanation for this difference is that

those wearing trackers chose to reward themselves for meeting exercise goals with dietary indulgence. In other words, if the tracker said they burned 400 calories or completed a certain amount of exercise, they might choose to eat dessert. This could lead to slower weight loss or even weight gain.

From this study, it appears that activity trackers aren’t a guarantee of weightloss success. So should you give up on your tracker? No. A tracker can be a useful tool for getting you to move more.

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St. Paul native serves aboard guided missile cruiser in Pearl Harbor

By Kayla Turnbow, Navy Office of Community Outreach

PEARL HARBOR – A St. Paul native and 2014 Park Center Senior High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Port Royal.

Fireman Austin Lee is a damage controlman aboard the Ticonderoga-class guidedmissile cruiser operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A Navy damage controlman acts as a firefighter on the ship.

“My family taught me respect and discipline,” said Lee. “I carry that over into my Navy career. It is important to treat people with respect because

you are meeting so many new people in the Navy. You don’t want a bad first impression.”

Approximately 300 men and women serve aboard the ship. According to Navy officials, their jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the cruiser running smoothly. They do everything from maintaining gas turbine engines and operating the highly sophisticated Aegis weapons system to driving the ship and operating small boats.

“Our sailors in Pearl Harbor are doing an excellent job at warfighting and supporting the warfighter,” said Cmdr.

Hurd, chief staff officer, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

“Historically, Pearl Harbor is a symbolic base of sacrifice and resiliency. Today, on every Navy ship and shore facility’s flag pole, the First Navy Jack, ‘Don’t

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Tread on Me,’ flies reminding sailors to move forward and build on the history and legacy of this country and the U.S. Navy.”

A Navy cruiser is a multi-mission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea Navy officials explained. The ship is equipped with a vertical launching system, tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons systems.

Serving aboard USS Port Royal is a continuing tradition of military service for Lee, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Lee is honored to carry on that family tradition.

“My cousin who served in the Air Force recommended that I join the military,” said Lee. “My grandpa was in Vietnam. He looks at

Property owners must select cart and service levels by June 1

St. Paul announces Oct. 1 start for All-In citywide garbage service St. Paul Public Works announced plans are moving forward to start the new All-In citywide garbage service on Oct. 1.

As the city and current St. Paul haulers continue their work to design new routes for garbage collection, the next step forward needs input from property owners, who need to select the cart size and service level they will use and notify the City by June 1.

“For over two years, we’ve been developing this more efficient, cost-effective system for collecting garbage around the city,” said Kathy Lantry, director of St. Paul Public Works. “We are excited to move forward with this program, which will simplify and standardize a basic service for all Saint Paul residents.”

Starting May 9, infor-

mation will arrive in mailboxes explaining the program and available garbage service levels.

A postcard with instructions for how property owners can notify the city of their chosen service level will follow shortly thereafter. On the postcard, each resident will be given special Cart Selection ID. To select their cart size and service level residents can choose to either return the completed postcard with their selection (prepaid business reply postage), visit a special website (available after May 9) to enter their choice online or call a designated phone number (available after May 9) to communicate their choice directly to a customer service representative.

The deadline to provide this information to the city is June 1. If the city does not hear from property owners by June 1,

the property will be assigned a cart size and service level.

Cart choices will be confirmed in August, when all property owners will receive information in the mail with specific service level details, hauler information, and their designated pick-up day.

Starting in mid-August and continuing throughout the month of September, new garbage carts will be delivered to property owners. As the new service begins, garbage haulers will remove old garbage carts to recycle and reuse them as they are able. More details about the cart transition will be available in August.

“Most larger cities have coordinated garbage collection programs, which have proven to be an efficient way to collect garbage for all resi-

dents,” explained Leigh Behrens, solid waste programs supervisor. “Standardizing this service has environmental and safety benefits that improve our neighborhoods, such as reduced traffic, pollution, illegal dumping and wear and tear on streets and alleys. Consistent customer service, convenient disposal of 2-3 bulky items per year, and the availability of yard waste service through all haulers are some of the additional program benefits.”

Citywide garbage services will work together with All-In Recycling Services to support the city’s long-term vision for reducing waste and increasing recycling to make our city greener. For more information, visit www.stpaul.gov/garbage.

Neeraj Mehta

Neeraj Mehta

named Director of Learning

The McKnight Foundation has named Neeraj Mehta as the director of learning, a new position within the organization. He will start on July 16.

“I am thrilled Neeraj will be joining us as our new director of learning,” said president Kate Wolford. “He is a highly regarded community leader, connector, and

me now as a younger version of himself who is carrying on this honor of serving.”

Lee is also proud of earning Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin for learning the basic concept of ship operations.

“It felt great to earn that pin because I get to show it off on my uniform,” said Lee. “When someone sees you with that pin it shows that you know your ship and that you have been around for a bit.”

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Lee and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.

“Serving in the Navy is a privilege because I get to serve my country to defend our freedoms,” added Lee.

catalyst who has demonstrated the ability to use emergent learning and adaptive action skills to drive planning, strategy, and impact.”

Mehta has spent the past two decades working to advance racial, social, and economic justice in neighborhoods and communities across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Since 2012, he has served as the director of community programs at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota.

He also serves as an adjunct faculty at the Humphrey School, where he teaches courses focused on equitable neighborhood revitalization. Prior to his role at CURA, Mehta worked at Nexus Community Partners, where he helped lead the expansion of their work in North Minneapolis.

Mehta has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. He was awarded the Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship in 2011. Mehta is on the board of Juxtaposition Arts and the newly formed Center for Economic Inclusion.

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New juice bar opens in North Minneapolis

Got juice?

For those in North Minneapolis looking for a morning or a ernoon pickme-up, New Rules and The Zen Bin have just the thing.

Opened this past Monday is the North-Side Juice Bar inside of the space at 2015 Lowry Ave. N. The fresh juice bar has a variety of offerings for a myriad of palates including juices made from kale, ginger, mango, pineapple, apple, carrot, beet, banana and more.

The bar also offers pastries, including vegan snacks.

The North-Side Juice Bar is open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Service with a smile. Tierra Armstrong cheerfully makes fresh juice for a customer during the North-Side Juice Bar’s May 14 grand opening.

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The team at New Rules and The Zen Bin are serving up fresh, made-to-order, healthy juices inside of New Rules at 2015 Lowry Ave. N. in North Minneapolis. Pictured are (foreground) Sierra Carter, Tierra Armstrong and (background) Chris Webley.

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Love brings about life Man Talk

By Timothy Houston We are all flawed beings.

No matter how hard we try, there will be

times that we fail. The problem is that no one wants their failures to show. When love is the standard, we see people as more important than the events that caused the failure in the first place.

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of faults,” (1 Peter 4:8). Love heals.

It is patient and kind. Love is a prevailing force that endures all things. Love is the higher standard that allows us to be at peace with ourselves and others. Love brings about life.

Love brings about life because love is the higher standard. Real standards come from things outside of us, and that

standard is God. Because God is love, he commands us to love one another.

When a man or woman loves, protects and preserves his or her family, he or she is operating in accordance to God’s standard. When our loved-ones know that unconditional love is available, it allows them to become at peace, and open to the possibility of failing without fear.

Love brings about life because love is the internal standard. It is an inward positive emotion that produces an outward positive response. This positive response is the precursor to emotional healing.

Only a person that is whole inwardly can help those who are hurting outwardly.

Love is the internal standard that families should live by. Parents cover their children, and spouses cover each other with love.

When this happens, families are at peace and they can find completeness under the standard of love.

Love brings about life because love is without conditions. Unconditional love is not based a person’s goodness. It loves them despite their condition.

When we put conditions on others, we limit them

to our standard. When we, through the unconditional love of God empower others to move their lives in a positive direction on their own, their life lessons become the standard for their future life choices. This will be the stepping stones for their growth and development.

Love is the higher standard. It is not just an emotion; it is the bases for our emotional responses.

Love is the internal standard that produces a positive outward response. It creates the healthy surroundings we all need for permanent healing to take place. Love is without conditions. Whether giving or receiving unconditional love, when it is present, it serves as the highest standard we can live by. “Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV).

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.

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Trent Blain to serve as interim president

Sarah Caruso to retire from Greater Twin Cities United Way Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) announced Sarah Caruso will retire after nine years as president and CEO. Her retirement is eective July 15, but she will continue as a consultant through the end of the year. “It has been my honor to work with Twin Cities companies, donors, volunteers and nonproďŹ t partners to help those most in need in our nine-county region,â€? said Caruso. “I am proud of the board’s recent adoption of our ‘Next 100’ long-range strategic plan which addresses the changing needs of our community and our donors.I’m also proud of the ongoing profound and positive impact United Way and our partners make each year. The time is right for me to pass the baton to the next leader to imple-

Sarah Caruso is retiring after nine years as the president and CEO of the Greater Twin Cities United Way. ment the new strategy, which will

bring innovation to our work with

the community and with donors.�

During her tenure as CEO, Caruso, her team and volunteers raised $820 million over nine years to support people living in poverty. Nationally, Caruso founded a partnership group of 22 local United Ways and United Way Worldwide to build digital strategies that engage donors in new ways. “Sarah has made signiďŹ cant and lasting contributions during a time of great change,â€? said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide. “Her leadership will be missed not only in the Twin Cities but also by her peers in United Ways across the country.â€?

GTCUW Board of Directors member Karen Richard, senior vice president of human resources at Andersen Corpora-

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A $2,500 reward is being offered by the Minneapolis Police Department through the Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the capture of StricklandGreen and any additional information about the killing.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP647 to CRIMES (274637). Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimestoppersmn. org.

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Williams, a father of four, was killed on the afternoon of April 3 shortly after exiting his family home on Elwood Avenue North in North Minneapolis. Williams had been an active figure in the protests of the police killings of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile.

The Rev. Brian Herron called on the community to assist in the arrest of Strickland-Green. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they kill one, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll kill again, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to act,â&#x20AC;? said Herron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if you love this brother (Strickland-Green), your love for him will lead you to do the right thing.â&#x20AC;?

Strickland-Green is described as being 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? and weighing 146 pounds.

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$10 Blackout Improv presents a night to “lift up other People of Color in the comedy scene.”

The night includes Huge Theater POC Ensemble, Vann Daley, Jada Pulley, Feven Gerezgiher, Baddies Comedy, Blackout and more

Tuesday, May 22 DANCE

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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

Monday, May 21 IMPROV Blackout presents Infinity Colors Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 S. 4th St., Minneapolis 8 p.m.

21-plus

Hip-Hop Workshop with Joshua Stevens Zenon Dance Company and School 528 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 400, Minneapolis 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Performing artist and instructor Josh Stevens’ goal as a teacher is to guide his students through different movement styles of hip-hop dance.

Wednesday, May 23 YOGA Kemetic Yoga by Floyd Williams North American Medical Academy 5201 Bryant Ave. N., Minneapolis 7 p.m.

Arubah presents The Healing Center, a practice of yoga through a Kemetic lens.

Thursday, May 24 HIP-HOP

No Sleep Til Soundset Nomad World Pub 501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

21-plus $5 Join EL.i.BE, Graydon Francis, Marcel P. Black, Jantz, Rich Garvey and Timothy Devon for a hip-hop showcase.

Friday, May 25 DANCE Intergenerational Dance Hall Kairos Alive 617 N. Lowry Ave., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

All ages Enjoy music from the Kevin Washington Quartet at this dance night for all ages and abilities.

Saturday, May 26 DAY PARTY Expressions Graphic T-Shirt Party Brookview Golf Course 316 Brookview Pkwy. S., Golden Valley 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

21-plus $10 advance, $15 door One of the most anticipated parties in the Twin Cites, Expressions Graphic T-Shirt Party, is back, this time in Golden Valley at the all new rooftop event center overlooking scenic Brookview Golf Course. Providing the sounds are DJs, Willie Shu and Miss Brit.

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Tuesday, May 29

COMEDY

Afriquency Pimento Jamaican Kitchen 2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

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NETWORKING Young Professionals Meeting Minneapolis Urban League 2100 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Minneapolis Urban League Young Professionals meets monthly to discuss upcoming service, social and skill-building events.

Stiletto and Jeans Comedy Show featuring Shawty Shawty Azul Nightclub 400 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

21-plus $25 Comedian Shawty Shawty headlines a night of comedy including Elliot Vreeland, Boima Freeman, Apple Juice and more.

Wednesday, May 30

Saturday, June 2

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Black Identity Series: Mental Health Awareness Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists 2124 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Discover Aviation Days Anoka County-Blaine Airport (Janes Field) 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All ages No cover

“Dubbed the best new party in the city, Afriquency is back.

Join Soul Tools for a night of dancehall, Afrobeats, hip-hop, soca and electro soul with DJs Karuza (Liberia), Mamadu and DJ Miss Brit. Presale tickets at Vitalculture.com.

Sunday, May 27 HIP-HOP Soundset Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Hip-hop’s biggest independent festival returns to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with performances by Migos, Logic, Atmosphere, Ice-T, Lioness and many more.

Monday, May 28 CARNIVAL Burnsville Center Carnival Burnsville Center 1178 Burnsville Ctr., Burnsville 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All ages Carnival season has begun. You can get your cotton candy and ride the rides starting Memorial Day at Burnsville Center.

Come out for conversation about mental health in the Black community.

Thursday, May 31 FILM “Survivors Guide to Prison” Screening Trylon Cinema 2820 E. 33rd St., Minneapolis 7 p.m.

Join 8th St. Productions for a screening of “Survivors Guide to Prison” at the Trylon. The screening will be followed by a Q & A panel and a gathering at the Howe Bar.

Friday, June 1

Discover Aviation Days is a free, air show attracting experimental, homebuilt, civil, corporate, military, WWII and vintage warbird aircraft.

Sunday, June 3 THEATER “dat Black Mermaid Man Lady” Pillsbury House Theatre 3501 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m.

“dat Black Mermaid Man Lady” is a performance processional celebrating multiple ways of embodying gender featuring a cast including Aimee K. Bryant, Florinda Bryant, PaviElle French and Kenyai O’Neal. The performance runs through June 24.

Meek Mill calls for criminal justice reform

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor

Rapper Meek Mill sat down with NBC’s Lester Holt to talk about his experiences in the criminal justice system for a “Dateline” interview that aired May 6.

“I had eight years of

probation that turned (into) 16 years of probation,” said Mill in the interview. “Something is not working (in the criminal justice system).”

TMZ.com reported that Judge Genece Brinkley amended the order regarding Mill’s bail conditions, “and he now has approval to travel outside of Pennsylvania’s Montgomery County for scheduled business activities.”

According to TMZ.com, “The

amended order also gives Meek approval to live in Montgomery County. The original bail conditions required him to live in neighboring Philadelphia County.

Meek still has to submit to at least one urine test per month.”

After being sentenced for violating probation and spending almost five months in prison, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill was released on April 24. The Pennsylvania

Supreme Court ordered an immediate release for Mill, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, and also instructed the judge in his case to assign an “unsecured bail.”

On Twitter, Mill thanked God, his family and his public advocates for their love, support and encouragement.

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Mill was given a twoto four-year prison sentence in November 2017 for violating his probation stemming from a 2008 gun and drug case.

According to Pitchfork.com, when Judge Genece E. Brinkley sentenced Mill, she “cited a failed drug test, violation of court-ordered travel restrictions, and two misdemeanor arrests for reckless driving involving a motorcycle in Manhattan and for an alleged altercation at the St. Louis airport.” Pitchfork reported that, “Charges in the New York case are set to be scrubbed from Meek’s record in April, if he avoids further violations; the St. Louis charge was reportedly dropped. Regardless, she gave him the two- to four-year sentence.”

Mill’s case garnered the attention of civil rights activists across the nation, and was cited as an example of a broken criminal justice system. Celebrities including Jay-Z, Colin Kaepernick, T.I. and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft also took interest in the case.

On the same day he was released, Mill was spotted at the Philadelphia 76ers playoff game against the Miami Heat.

Mill sat next to comedian Kevin Hart and 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin, another supporter.

“We applaud the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for directing Judge Genece Brinkley to immediately release Meek Mill from prison, underscoring what we already knew, he did not deserve to be imprisoned in the first place,” said Rashad Robinson, the executive director of Color of Change.

“This decision sets an important precedent against the unjust jailing of so many Black and Brown people for petty probation violations. Meek’s case is just one example of how the excessively punitive criminal justice system targets Black people every day and turns prisons into profit-generating institutions.”

Robinson noted that thousands of people are illegally detained in Philadelphia jails on unjust probation and parole violations every day without a hearing or the possibility of posting bail.

“Together with money bail, probation detainers are one of the largest drivers of mass incarceration,” said Robinson.

“With the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision, we proved that when our communities hold those in power accountable, we can expose our racist criminal justice system and stop its disproportionate impact on the lives of Black people.”

This article was originally published at BlackPressUSA.com.

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