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2014 GENERAL ELECTION

We endorse Insight News endorses the following for the 2014 General Election: Mark Dayton for Governor Governor Dayton has changed the game in Minnesota politics. Dayton has assembled a no nonsense team that has moved Minnesota toward equity and inclusion for all the state’s residents. He has reduced taxes on the middle class and insisted that the rich pay their fair share. He has restored resources to Minnesota school districts and guided the state back to fiscal health.

Top row: Mark Dayton, Al Franken, Keith Ellison Middle row: Betty McCollum, Sharon Sund, Wilhelmina Wright Bottom row: Rena Moran, Eddie Frizell, Siad Ali, Joy Marsh Stephens, Reva Chamblis

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StarTribune reports inaccurate

The 2014 elections: League exceeds MNsure goals What’s at stake for African-Americans Gateway to excellence

By Scott Gray MUL President/CEO

EZ Stop customer Dy Heng gets a photo with Pro Football Hall of Famer Carl Eller and Vikings Cheerleaders Jacqui Snyder and Jordan Sayle during a Minnesota State Lottery Play Date to celebrate the release of “Moose 81”,a new Lottery Game with a $100,000.00 Instant winner scratch-off ticket created by Carl Eller.

Carl Eller invents Moose 81 for Minnesota Lottery and gamers

By Ryan T. Scott Contributing Writer Carl Eller is a Minnesota icon.

Eller is further cementing that leadership through his new and innovative game with the Minnesota State Lottery. Moose 81 is Eller’s fully patented card game, branded with his Hall of Fame jersey number and “Moose”

nickname.

“The idea came from seeing the World Poker Tour on ESPN, and I had the motivation to invent an original idea for that popular type of platform,” said Eller, illustrating his process in creating the game. “Then it was of course natural to want to bring it together with the popularity of football.

Basically I reasoned that a card game could be a sport.”

Bringing together the social

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platforms of football and poker is clearly brilliant, and may leave many saying “Why didn’t I think of that?” Always one to be thorough and diligent with his passions, Eller took the entrepreneurial steps to solidify a patent for his game.

“It took a long time going back and forth to the patent office.

Essentially you have to make clear

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Over the past few months, I’ve been thoroughly disappointed in the political and one-sided reporting regarding organizations serving our community.

Specifically, the Minneapolis Urban League (MUL) was mentioned in an October Star Tribune article regarding our participation in a MNsure grant. The story written by Star Tribune reporter Tony. Kennedy

as it related to MUL is untrue and lacking in details – details I personally shared with Mr. Kennedy.

The Facts: Kennedy failed to mention that because of bureaucratic red tape, MUL actually didn’t start its program until January 2014 when all the other grantees on the list started in October 2013. The fact that we started three months late was also shared with this reporter

by MNsure, but Kennedy conveniently left this out of his article. Kennedy instead reported that the Urban League had only enrolled 28 participants in its program as of June 30, 2014.

Another inconvenient fact not shared in the article was that

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The 2014 elections are almost here, and the focus is whether the Republicans can gain control of the U.S. Senate, a first since 2006.

Thirty-six seats are being contested, and Republicans need only six gains to win a majority.

The stakes are extraordinarily high for the nation. But for African-Americans in particular, the outcome of the midterm elections next month may not only be a game changer, but also

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Curious about the St. Paul Urban League?

Many have expressed a curiosity and/or concern about the current status of the St. Paul Urban League, (SPUL).

That concern has been especially from those who have recently paid or renewed their membership and may feel that adequate reporting from the people who have accepted the challenge of stabilizing this historic organization has not been forthcoming. It has been rumored

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Klobuchar, Franken, Ellison, Walz announce Minnesota researchers to receive over $1.6 million as Part of the NIH “BRAIN” Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken along with Representatives Keith Ellison and Tim Walz announced that Minnesota researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis will receive over $1.6 million as part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “BRAIN” Initiative. The “BRAIN” Initiative is a national research effort to map the human brain in hopes of finding new ways to prevent and cure brain disorders.

“The ‘BRAIN’ Initiative is a game-changing medical research program that will unlock new treatments for autism, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other brain conditions,” Klobuchar said. “With this new support, Minnesota can continue to be a national leader in medical research and innovation while helping to achieve a new generation of lifesaving medical breakthroughs.”

“As a member of the Senate Health Committee, I’ve worked hard to strengthen investments in research and development

through the NIH,” Franken said. “Projects like the ‘BRAIN’ initiative lead to discoveries that benefit people across the world, while at the same time creating high-quality jobs here at home. Minnesota’s medical institutions, like Mayo and the University of Minnesota, are on the cutting-edge of medical innovation, and I will continue fighting to support their efforts.”

“The BRAIN initiative has the potential to revolutionize medicine and save lives,” Rep. Ellison said. “From the wounded veteran living with a

traumatic brain injury to the high school student suffering from depression, countless Americans can be helped by the research this grant will support.”

“These diseases are absolutely devastating, not only to the person afflicted, but to their friends and family as well,” Walz said. “This support will ensure scientists and researchers at Mayo have the tools they need to continue their research into preventing, treating, and ultimately curing these terrible disorders.”

Klobuchar has recently

cosponsored legislation to boost NIH funding over the next five years. The Accelerating Biomedical Research Act would remove budget caps and allow NIH to have the same purchasing power it would have if funding had kept pace with inflation since 2003. Last year Klobuchar toured the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research at the University of Minnesota and joined the director Dr. Kamil Ugurbil who is a member of the “BRAIN” Initiative Working Group for a roundtable discussion focused on the

“BRAIN” Initiative.

Since coming to the Senate, Franken has worked hard to keep Minnesota a hub for medical innovation and research.

Franken has cosponsored several pieces of legislation to support our nation’s medical research efforts, and during last year’s budget negotiations, he pressed his Senate colleagues to maintain a strong commitment to funding the NIH. For more information about the Minnesota recipients at the Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota, click here.

Mayor Hodges, Cradle to K Cabinet promise January report, recommendations Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges announced last week that her cradle to K cabinet is working on a year-end report that will outline policy, legislative and collaboration recommendations for 2015.

The cabinet has been meeting since spring, when Hodges convened the full first meeting of the cabinet.

“The members of my

cradle to K cabinet have shown exceptional dedication to our goal of closing the achievement gap in the city’s education system by eliminating disparities for children from prenatal to three years old,” said Hodges. “The discussions, collaboration and work happening at this table is focused on our opportunity to create equity with our kids.

I’m heartened by the energy of the Cabinet. I feel confident our year-end report will be comprehensive and forwardthinking. I look forward to that report guiding the cradle to K cabinet’s work in 2015.”

Since the first meeting, the cabinet has identified three objectives members are focused on. The cabinet has organized members into committees,

each one focused on a different objective.

“I’m pleased we’ve been able to focus in on three concrete goals,” said Carolyn Smallwood, co-chair of the cradle to K cabinet and executive director of Way to Grow. “Those goals are that all children receive a healthy start rich with early experience to prepare them for successful

early education and literacy, all children will be stably housed and all children will have continuous access to high quality child development programming.”

“Each committee is looking at potential policy or legislative recommendations for each of these objectives,” said Peggy Flanagan, co-chair of the Cradle to K cabinet

and executive director of the Children’s Defense FundMinnesota. “Some of those recommendations may be small changes at the city level, and some may require larger state legislation to achieve our goal.

In January, we’ll begin working on those recommendations.”

The cradle to K cabinet will make its report public in early January.

Endorsements

fearless, principled representation for the people of Minnesota; and for the nation. Franken is clear and consistent on progressive policies that eliminate barriers to success and productivity for businesses, that support military service men and women and their families and that promote fair and equitable farm and trade policy.

and courage are hallmarks of her service to Minnesota and to the nation as she championed affordable health care, voted for raising the federal debt ceiling to end artificial gridlock that threatened the nation’s economy and fought for extending a federal emergency unemployment program that could have left more than 65,000 Minnesotans without those benefits in 2014.

McCollum boldly challenges racism in professional sports.

Last month she charged that the NFL continues to place profits before people. “The NFL believes that profits are more important than people, including victims of domestic violence,” she said at Capitol Hill news conference.

“For far too long, violence against women committed by NFL players was dismissed or minimized by the league. This same denial is seen when the NFL and team owners continue to support the use of a racial slur that is degrading and dehumanizing to Native Americans (referring to the Washington Redskins).

For years, the NFL denied that playing football was the cause of debilitating brain injuries among scores of former players.”

of hope and vision for the 3rd Congressional District. She is clear and convincing in her promise to bring balance and security to the lives of Minnesotans. She speaks truth to power declaring, “Someone fought for me to have the opportunities I have had. But, sadly, I see those doors closing for others today. As your Congressmember, I will work tirelessly to ensure that the doors of opportunities stay open for us across this district.”

District (65A). She is a progressive Democrat, a community leader, community organizer and homemaker whose personal and professional life reflects and validates the life experience of many of the residents in her district. Moran ensures that a community like District 65A has a voice at the Capitol. Elected in 2010 and now seeking a third term, Moran was the first African-American elected to the Minnesota House from St. Paul and at present is the only AfricanAmerican in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

and K9 units.

Currently holding the rank of colonel, Frizell has served 25 years with the Minnesota Army National Guard where he earned the Bronze Star during his service as commander of a Red Bull Cavalry Squadron in Iraq and Kuwait during Operation New Dawn.

He has received several citations for heroism and outstanding leadership during his years with the MPD and was awarded the Medal of Valor for his heroic efforts during the I-35W bridge collapse. Frizell will serve Hennepin County well as Sheriff.

Eddie Frizell for Hennepin County Sheriff Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Deputy Chief Eddie Frizell is a hero in every sense of the word.

And now, with confidence and determination, he faces a political Goliath in incumbent Rich Stanek in a bid to become the new sheriff in town for Hennepin County.

A 21-year law enforcement officer with Minnesota’s largest city, as Deputy Chief of Patrol, Frizell oversees five precincts and the Special Operations Division, which includes the Emergency Preparedness Unit, the Emergency Services Unit and the Special Operations Unit, which is comprised of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, Mounted Patrol,

Siad Ali for Minneapolis School Board Siad Ali is clear that better quality education is the foundation for building Minneapolis’ future. He earns Insight’s full endorsement for the District 3 School Board seat because he is expressing a sense of urgency in resolving the academic disparity and consequent opportunity gap being awarded families of color in lieu of the proper education that ought to be the product of the nearly $1 billion tax-payer investment in Minneapolis Public Schools.

Ali rejects the notion of blaming parents and community

From 1 Gov. Dayton also championed affordable health care for all Minnesotans through MNsure, which is providing insurance to individuals and families at some of the lowest rates in the nation.

Dayton has articulated in policy and deed that Minnesota can and must work for all its citizens, and that such a declaration must be reflected in the plan and practice of all state government agencies. All too often, in the past, nice statements were just that … Minnesota nice … hollow, insincere and even contemptuous at the core.

But Governor Mark Dayton brings intent and integrity, fused with will and backbone, demonstrating that true political leaders can say what they mean and mean what they say.

We believe Governor Mark Dayton and other candidates we are endorsing here, individually and collectively raise the bar for good governance and public service in Minnesota and the nation.

Al Franken for U.S. Senate Senator Franken exemplifies

Keith Ellison for U.S. House of Representatives MN District 5 Though his is a “safe” seat in Minneapolis’ DFL stronghold, Ellison campaigns like this race is his toughest fight ever. That attitude demonstrates that he doesn’t take voters for granted and reflects his ongoing commitment to get every eligible voter to the polls. Conventional wisdom says when you’ve got the election locked up, don’t rock the boat.

Ellison, on the other hand, races from hilltop to hilltop, valley to valley, stirring the masses, shouting with all his might, “Wake up! Get up! Vote!” That energy and enthusiasm reveal true character and his inner vision. Ellison is a man of the people and he invites the best America to rise up.

Betty McCollum for U.S. House of Representatives MN District 4 Betty McCollum is always at the front of the line on the correct side of history. Vision, passion

Sharon Sund for U.S. House of Representatives MN District 3 Sharon Sund is a bright ray

Wilhelmina Wright for Minnesota Supreme Court Governor Dayton appointed Justice Wilhelmina Wright to the Minnesota Supreme Court in late 2012. It was his first appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court, and she became the first AfricanAmerican woman appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Justice Wright strengthens the Minnesota commitment to have a judiciary that demonstrates fairness and justice for all. Her life work is properly seated in a state Supreme Court that preserves and promotes the values of freedom and equal justice.

Rena Moran for Minnesota House of Representatives Rena Moran is fierce and unapologetic as a champion for all residents of her Minnesota House

It’s time for The Plan!

By Julie McMahon, CHHC Sound Nutrition LLC (612) 270–9344 The last two weeks I wrote about getting hydrated and dumping the excess sugar in your diet.

This week we are starting to focus on THE PLAN, or what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

When thinking about breakfast it’s really important to make sure that you are starting your day with enough protein to give you steady energy and focus. The biggest mistake I see is when people have sugary cereals or juices or too many carbs without protein at the beginning of the day.

Whatever you have for breakfast is what you will crave for the rest of the day. If you start the day “sweet” you will crave more “sweet”. We need the balancing power of protein and fiber, along with those carbs, to slow down the sugar response and keep our blood sugar balanced.

What’s for Breakfast?

My top five recommendations: 1. Green Smoothie! Why? A green smoothie is very nutrient dense. Many people in the nutrition industry focus on calories....not me, I focus on how

many nutrients are packed into the foods we choose. The greens are full of minerals that will help decrease your cravings for sugar and salt. Greens also have protein...who knew!?! It’s as easy as putting a handful of greens such as collards, swiss chard, spinach, or parsley in a blender along with a cup of frozen fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, then toss in a banana or avocado to make it smooth and pour in enough liquid (almond milk, coconut milk or water) to make it the consistency you like!

2. Eggs! Scramble up some eggs and load it up with veggies. Start by sauteing items such as onions, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, or other favorite veggies and then add to your scrambled eggs or omelette. You can wrap it in a tortilla for a breakfast burrito on the go!

3. Oatmeal! High in fiber for sustained fuel, oatmeal makes a good breakfast.

Put some fresh fruit and almond milk on it for fun!

4. Greek yogurt with berries and a granola crunch. Be careful on this one!!

Watch for sugar by reading your labels.

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, but some are also high in sugar! Try to stay around 5g of sugar (some are as high

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One of my favorite things for breakfast is a Green Smoothie!

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HEALTH Minnesota Psychological Association hosts 2014 President’s Conference, “The Neurobiology of Kindness and Trauma-Sensitive Services in Integrated Care” Psychological Association (MPA) will host its 2014 President’s Conference, addressing the topic of trauma-informed care.

The Conference will be held Monday, November 10, 2014, at St. Thomas University, Opus Hall, in downtown Minneapolis.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.; the program is from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Continuing Education hours are available, and both MPA members and non-members are invited.

This conference identifies linkages among Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and integrated care so participants can: 1) identify sources of trauma, 2) effectively structure services that reduce traumatic impacts on patients, providers and the community, and 3)

Elections From 1 a game ender.

First off, Republicans consistently oppose civil rights legislation. A GOP majority in the Senate would also likely put in jeopardy measures that help moderate and low-income Americans, including one essential initiative – an increase in the national minimum wage.

The current rate is a poverty wage of $7.25 an hour.

President Obama wants to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 in three stages. We believe a living minimum wage of $15 is needed. But if the Republicans control both houses of Congress, the outlook for any significant increase will be grim.

Further, last June, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. This means that states and localities with a history of voting discrimination against

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integrate trauma-informed care in small practices, health care systems and the broader community.

The conference will feature Maggie Bennington-Davis, M.D. Dr. Bennington-Davis is currently Chief Medical and

Operating Officer for Cascadia Behavioral Health in Portland, Oregon. She attended medical school and completed her residency at Oregon Health Services University.

The conference will also include

four panelists: Glenace Edwall, Ph.D., Psy.D., MPP; Willie Garrett, M.S., L.P., Ed.D.; Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, Ph.D., L.P. and Macaran Baird, M.D., M.S. For more information on this event and to register,

minorities no longer have to submit proposed changes in voting rules to the U.S. Department of Justice. Clearly, this makes it much easier for Republicans to erode the Black vote, which, by the way, is overwhelmingly Democratic.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision, eight of the 15 states released from the submission requirement have made voting harder by establishing photo ID requirements, cutting voting hours, purging voting roles or ending same-day registration.

The Supreme Court’s decision can be reversed by legislative action, but that won’t happen if the Republicans recapture the Senate.

Equally alarming are the likely consequences on the health of many AfricanAmericans and modest- and low-income American workers if the Republicans win. The President’s Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will be more vulnerable to the Republicans’ efforts to erode or eliminate it if

there is a GOP Senate.

Similarly disruptive will be a Republican Senate’s power to block Obama judicial nominations. Such a majority is certain to force Obama to compromise and propose more conservative judges than otherwise. The ripple effect would mean more federal rulings adversely affecting racial and ethnic minorities, women, workers, organized labor and all of society’s more vulnerable.

Lastly, since the 1960s, the number of Blacks attending college has increased dramatically. But so has its soaring costs. Most students leave undergraduate schools with debts in the tens of thousands of dollars from borrowing to pay for tuition and fees. Obama has taken executive action to cap monthly payments, in many cases, at a low percentage rate based on the graduate’s income.

But legislative action for further relief would be much more difficult with Republicans ruling Congress.

Fortunately, there is something that Black voters can do. In many close Senate races, Blacks constitute a significant proportion of the population – 32 percent in Louisiana, 31 percent in Georgia, 22 percent in North Carolina, 16 percent in Arkansas, 14 percent in Michigan and 8 percent in Kentucky.

In 2012, Black voter turnout was higher than that for whites – a first. Translation … A higher proportion of registered Black voters (66.2 percent) cast ballots than the proportion of white voters (64.1 percent). This was also true for the great majority of the southern states where Blacks are most concentrated.

That year, Black turnout was 1.7 million votes greater than in 2008, an increase of nearly 10 percent. But caution is advised.

The African-American vote has typically dipped dramatically during off-year elections.

Reversing this tendency is

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BUSINESS Boomerang:

Job search tips for boomers who want to keep working Plan Your Career

By Julie Desmond julie@insightnews.com Suzan asks, “As a member of the older set of job seekers, I’m striving to look younger but the more important positions I have held were back in the 90’s. Is it important to list that experience or should I just cut back to my last 4 jobs?”

I am going to start calling this the Boomerang Generation: Baby Boomers who just keep coming back for more. Retirement for this set is either out of reach or

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out of the question, yet age feels like it could be a factor in looking for new work. So, there’s great experience, a strong desire to work, and a case of nerves over whether the grandkids reviewing resumes will appreciate their maturity and expertise.

Side note to the grandkids: Let yourselves appreciate the maturity and expertise available to you. Boomerangs generally show up for work, respect management of any age, behave themselves and have knowledge to share – the hard-knocks kind, the kind you can’t anticipate when you first graduate college. Hearing a Boomerang say, “I’ve had clients say that before,” should be music to your less experienced ears.

As for you, Suzan, let me know when you succeed in reducing your chronological age by leaving jobs off your resume. Until then, let’s look

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at relevance, rather than time, when deciding what stays and what goes.

A resume is (usually) an electronic document meant to bring your name up during a search. Are your earliest jobs with prominent employers? If yes, leave them on. Recruiters sometimes search for people

who have experience working with a specific company; this could help you.

A resume is used by HR and recruiters to introduce you to a hiring manager. Has your career progressed naturally through a skill set? For instance, did you start out as an AR Clerk, move to Sr Accountant and

FUNdraising Good Times

By Mel and Pearl Shaw This week we heard two expressions we are compelled to share with you, our readers.

They are “The Fooling Yourself Theory” and “Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.”

Both can be applied to fundraising throughout the year, and especially in the last quarter. They were shared by women from different parts of the country both of whom

are very experienced with fundraising, board service, and nonprofit management. One is a nonprofit executive, the other heads a private business.

Here are the details.

The Fooling Yourself Theory.

When we heard this phrase we had to stop and write it down right away. Here’s what it means. You are an executive (or board member) and you observe that certain structures, systems or people do not support the organization and its goals. You make the observation and then you ignore your observation. Or you hope you’re wrong. Or you hope it will resolve itself on its own. We have seen this in play so many times. People

in leadership know what is wrong, see it clear as day, and yet take no action.

Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness. This error can be made by young and old alike. The young may confuse kindness with weakness because they don’t have a history of working within healthy organizations. They may assume that creating a climate of trust and letting people be responsible for outcomes is a sign of weakness. That the executive or board chair won’t notice if work isn’t produced. Older people may have been trained to respond to constant follow up, criticism and externally imposed deadlines. They may

mistake a leader’s delegation of responsibility and respect for others’ expertise and autonomy as weakness.

The fourth quarter is a time many nonprofits focus on revenue, and The Fooling Yourself Theory can get in the way of successful fundraising.

If last year’s fundraising strategy did not yield the required results, thinking it will work this year may be an example of the “theory” in action. If board members did not solicit those they agreed to solicit last year, you may want a different strategy – or different volunteers – this year.

Employees and board members who show up in body but not in mind and spirit, and those who quietly

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or boldly don’t fulfill their responsibilities may be surprised when they are asked to resign. It shouldn’t be a surprise: kindness is not weakness. Kind leaders work with their employees and board members and understand the ups and downs of life and the many commitments we all must fulfill. But leaders – mean and kind – know that responsibilities need to be fulfilled. Those who don’t practice the “theory” take action: they are not weak, they are kind and decisive.

Contemplate these expressions and let them inform your leadership and your ability to follow.

Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign visit www. saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

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Ali will bring keen business and political insight and the freedom and mandate to fight and win in creating policies and practices that serve Black and immigrant families as well as all Minneapolis communities. Ali has advanced degrees in business and in education and brings and valuable experience in policymaking, in community outreach, and in government to bear on meeting the challenges that face our school district.

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Good-bye, short-term fixes.

Hello, long-term improvements.

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If you have had a series of positions that are mostly similar, use a list format. Suzan is in sales. She can make things easy on herself and her next manager by listing all of her positions under one heading, such as “Business Development and Sales Management.”

Below that, she can list the company name, title, and dates.

Adding a sentence explaining the company or its products or a personal achievement below that will give people a quick overview of Suzan’s experience. At that point, they will want to know more, and a talented Boomerang like Suzan can easily take it from there!

Two quotes to inform your leadership

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A resume gets about ten seconds of attention on the first look.

then to Accounting Manager and Controller? No one gets to be Controller if they don’t understand the workings of Accounts Receivable, so you can leave that off.

Save resume real estate for detailed information about your most recent positions, industries, challenges and accomplishments. This means more to a manager than your ability to reconcile a bank statement.

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Reva Chamblis for Brooklyn Park City Council, East District Reva Chamblis envisions a Brooklyn Park that is thriving and supported by innovative leadership that grows and sustains businesses, environment, neighborhoods and serves residents effectively.

As is too often the case, Chamblis’ campaign to become the first person of color on the Brooklyn Park City Council, a city where persons of color are the majority, is drawing desperate race-coded messages from her opponent.

Chamblis, with typical grace and elegance, sticks to the high road, the path of equity, fairness, inclusion and reconciliation.

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What do pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and disaster responders in the Caribbean have in common?

By Amilcar Maceo Priestley Since protests erupted a few weeks ago in Hong Kong we’ve seen reports that protesters advocating for greater input in upcoming elections, have begun using a new mobile app called Firechat.

Launched in March, Firechat allows users to communicate with each other both on and offline. We recently had occasion to discuss

potential for use of Firechat in the Caribbean in a workshop we conducted entitled Off The Grid: Community Based Approaches to Disaster Response and Preparedness using Technology.

The workshop was part of the Caribbean Youth Exchange for Climate Resilience held on Oct. 19 at City College-City University of New York.

The underlying technology behind Firechat, mesh networking, developed following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, has

already proven useful in aiding search, rescue and recovery communications following natural disasters due to its ability to work even without internet or a mobile connection. Firechat’s mesh network allows users within approximately 210 feet of each other to communicate without being online. If enough people who have the app are close to each other it essentially creates its own network using the multiple wireless signals emitted by phones as far as one mile away. Now Firechat

Eller that it’s an original idea, with the additional criteria that it’s not something obvious,” outlined Eller.

The final gathering for Eller’s statewide tour with Minnesota Lottery staff purposefully took place near his north Minneapolis home, at the well known Old Colony gas station on Washington Avenue.

Surprised fans and knowledgeable super fans excitedly filed in and out through the midday event, finding various pieces of memorabilia for Eller to sign, while taking pictures and sharing stories. Super fan Ken

SPUL From 1 that the building housing the organization has been lost and SPUL is no longer in business.

SPUL officials said nothing can be more further from the truth.

Officials said members of the SPUL’s transitional board of directors, interim executive director, advisors and volunteers continue to work diligently to repair the damage done to the organizations’ reputation with its funders, and its relationship with both the National Urban League

the possibilities of connecting rural communities or those without internet to privacy and regulatory considerations.

While the concerns raised are important, we will have to pay attention to whether real world circumstances such as the next inevitable natural disaster, political or social protest will further thrust apps developed using mesh networking technology and their possibilities for “off the grid” connectivity into the development, telecommunications or disaster

Amilcar Priestley is an attorney and director of The Afrolatin@ Project (afrolatinoproject.org) (@Afrolatinprojec), a digital cultural heritage preservation non-profit working at the intersection of technology and development.

The Project, founded in 2005 and based between New York and Panama City, Panama, most recently became regional partners in the United Nations My World / World We Want 2015 sustainable development campaign.

“I really want to compliment the folks at the lottery, because there’s a lot of competition for new games,” said Eller. “Ed Van Petten was particularly insightful on getting the game out to the communities across the state. The game makes for a great social event. People love football, and together it really appeals to a broad spectrum of people we’ve seen in testing and experimenting.

It especially goes great with the fantasy football crowd.”

Seeking deeper causes within his gaming enterprise, Eller noted the desire to make underserved and defamed communities, such as African-American athletes, whose intellect is often questioned, to understand they are capable of original ideas, and the ability to drive commerce. Through Eller’s

business development with Moose 81, as well as his Game Plan II program – an initiative helping athletes needing to see the broader life opportunities and easy pitfalls driven by their athletic careers – he is still demonstrating profound leadership in the Minnesota community and beyond.

“This is a new career for me with Moose 81, so I’m just appreciative to see continuous growth in so many areas of my life,” said Eller. “The game is for everybody, not just good card players. It’s a cross between blackjack and poker, but also with the football lingo and theme to make it even more fun and entertaining.”

The Moose 81 game is available at all Minnesota Lottery locations.

space in order to maintain the basic cost of building operations.

Those interested in volunteering, running for the board, taking out a membership,

making a donation, serving on a special committee or renting building space can contact Robert McClain, at rmcclain115@gmail. com.

Botzet of Coon Rapids quickly rushed to the event thanks to a friends’ text, after seeing the event

on Facebook.

“Carl is one of the few guys that makes himself available,” said

Botzet.

As a keystone to the Vikings famed Purple People Eaters of the 1970s, Eller is certainly well known. Yet beyond his football regard, Eller is embraced for his warm, avuncular nature.

Minnesota State Lottery Sponsorship and Promotions Manager Gina Hubley conveyed the best story of the tour, when a 50-year-old man brought a picture taken of himself, his father and Eller, when he was only three years old. The exchange, as Eller signed the long treasured photo, left some in tears. Minnesota State Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten glowingly noted the affect Eller consistently has with children.

“One family drove several hours from Wisconsin just to see Carl,” said Van Petten.

office and local membership.

According to the SPUL, corrective measures have been moving at a turtles’ pace and have taken far more time than anticipated because of the intensity of the damage, and certain aspects that were out of the control of those seeking to rectify the harm.

The organization went through an extensive and time consuming two and a half year court battle with the previous executive director and board who had attempted to dismantle and dissolve the organization while attempting to liquidate its main asset, the building.

The SPUL has had to officially re-establish itself with the state

and the Internal Revenue Service, which remains to be completed.

Officials said the building needed extensive repairs as the result of flooding due to frozen water pipes bursting and SPUL has had to comply with city building code violations as a result of lack of utility services as identified through city inspection. The new leadership is seeking liability and building insurance so the building can be freely utilized in any manner.

Funding has been an issue, thus SPUL is seeking relationships with potential funders. Donations have been made mainly through individuals to cover the costs of basic building expenses.

In addition, a permanent board of directors needs to be recruited, nominated, elected and installed.

Regular board meetings are being held to advance the agenda of organizational rebuilding and to represent the interest of members and community. According to officials, there have been attempts to provide requested updates that did not take place for one reason or another, but a commitment had been made to do better and the current leaders accept the criticisms of those who may be disappointed.

Officials said in the meantime, the building will be made available for short-term rentals to other nonprofits or as fee based meeting

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is becoming a key way for protesters and activists to communicate in the calls for elections in Hong Kong.

Interestingly enough, because of the Hong Kong protests it now has a larger stage to be tested for use in social activism in the face of censorship and media blackouts.

Several other companies have begun developing mesh networking apps to provide local Internet in communities where there is little access. The pros and cons of mesh networking range from

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COMMENTARY LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The State of Minnesota’s failure to implement and enforce existing laws to address disparities based on race, disability and gender

By Laurie A. StofferSteiger, Attorney at Law Billions of dollars flow through Minnesota state agencies and fund employment for thousands of individuals who perform essential public services.

Yet, unequivocal data substantiates that these employment opportunities are not available equitably to qualified persons of color, those with disabilities and females. This inequality increases exponentially as the job level and compensation of the position increases. Credible, consistent research shows that disparities based on race, disability

Gray From 1 MNsure was not able to report real time data due to errors with their reporting system. By the time the Star Tribune article was released, the MUL had in fact submitted 180 individual/family member insurance applications to MNsure.

The 2013 MNsure $100,000 grant awarded MUL was for specific deliverables to be achieved by September 30, 2014.

It is also important to note that this was a pay-as-you-go grant, meaning that you receive the dollars only as you hit certain milestones. Because our grant started nearly 3 months late we lost the opportunity to collect all of these funds.

Kennedy also failed to clarify what the deliverables were for our grant participation. There were several deliverables beyond enrollment. Our grant included five major goals: Provide outreach within

and gender are largely attributable to an organization’s systemic, institutionalized and discriminatory employment policy and practice.

Minnesota statutes 43A.19 and 43A.191 are among the nation’s strongest public laws, which if fully implemented, would turn the tide on Minnesota’s embarrassing and unnecessary record. Minnesota’s governor and each agency head are statutorily and primarily accountable for implementing these laws, which form a complete statutory scheme, gives agencies concrete tools to remove discriminatory barriers in employment. A key provision in these laws requires agency equal opportunity (EEO) professionals

to report administratively and on policy issues directly to the agency head.

Minn. Stat. 43A.191 Subd. 1 (a) & (b).

The provision was first enacted in 1985 in recognition that EEO staff could not effectively perform their difficult work, without support, direction and involvement at the highest organizational level.

However, since this provision was first enacted, Minnesota has never properly implemented, monitored or enforced it. Federal agencies have a nearly identical reporting requirement for EEO professionals. In contrast to Minnesota, the Feds monitor and enforce agency compliance

(See my detailed report at http:// stoffer-steiger.weebly.com/). Many Minnesota commissioners go out of their way to place EEO staff and programs as far away from them as possible. Minnesota governors and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) – the agency responsible for enforcement – have never held agency commissioners accountable for instituting a direct reporting relationship with their EEO or for making meaningful progress toward eliminating disparities.

Among the largest Minnesota state agencies who do not comply with the plain language of Minnesota’s “direct report” law and who do not include their EEO

managers on their senior leadership team or identify them as part of the “Commissioner’s staff” are the departments of Transportation, Corrections, Natural Resources, Revenue, Employment and Economic Development, Health and Pollution Control. The majority of these agencies require the EEO manager to report two, three and four levels below them, including reporting to Human Resources – a clear conflict of interest. State agencies that “get it” and follow the plain language of the law, placing EEO staff in independent and direct reporting relationships include the departments of Human Services, Public Safety, Veterans Affairs and the Metropolitan Council.

People of color, persons with disabilities and others worked hard to get the “direct report” provision in Minnesota law in 1985. Governor Dayton has been an admirable leader in the area of equal opportunity, but this is one issue still waiting in the cue for him. If he decides to address it, it will make a world of difference to thousands of people of color, those with disabilities and females who are also waiting in the cue. They will continue to wait unless and until Minnesota agency heads roll up their sleeves and work together with EEO staff to make the difficult and often unpopular systemic changes in their employment practices.

communities of color to 500 individuals (MUL reached a total of 4,078 individuals by Sept 30); Conduct 6 outreach events (MUL conducted 42 outreach events by Sept 30); Enroll 200 individuals in MNsure (MUL submitted 180 uninsured applications for enrollment in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare and Qualified Health plans / private insurance

by Sept 30 ); Educate individuals and families about healthcare benefits (again, we conducted 42 outreach events); Assist families and individuals to follow up with MNsure paperwork to confirm enrollment.

To reach these goals, we hired and supported the certification of trained navigator(s) to work one–on-one with individuals and families to explain MNsure, assist families with the application process and help individuals in the appeal process. Our staff performed amazingly well with our clientele. After years of running numerous health

intervention and community health education programs (which Kennedy also failed to mention), we were well qualified for this work and know how to work with folks in our community through one-on-one sessions, social media, holding meetings and recruitment events and showing up at evening and weekend events. It required lots of hand-holding, because health care is complicated, and anything with taxes is more confusing. Staff moved quickly to inform, educate, because many families didn’t realize they had to sign up for MNsure before March 2014 to have coverage.

Last fall, the MNsure website had numerous glitches and shutdowns dealing with the high volume of online traffic. Unfortunately, because of MNsure website stubborn technical problems, the Urban League submitted numerous paper applications, along with other organizations which slowed down the insurance approval process and our clientele were delayed health insurance coverage. After we

submit the MNsure applications, families decide if they can afford the healthcare. MUL does not have a role in the insurance approval or disapproval stage. MNsure makes final determination.

It is apparent that the Star Tribune has taken a broad brush approach to discredit culturally specific agencies in light of recent allegations that a few nonprofits have been alleged to have misallocated public/private funds.

Lumping the Minneapolis Urban League with the alleged actions of other community organizations is unfair and offensive. I am disappointed that community members have been so quick to jump to conclusions, rush to judgment and spread rumors in social media and word-of-mouth without checking the facts with MUL about the Star Tribune article.

MUL employs 50 people who live and serve in this community. Our employees work hard and try to connect people to opportunities each and every day. When community members

resort to petty in-fighting in our community, fueled by mainstream media, we hurt no one but ourselves and the thousands of people who need organizations like the Urban League to get to a gateway of opportunity.

Organizations of color don’t get their fair share no matter how much the media touts “large” contracts. The gaps that we see in income exist also in organizations serving people of color. The focus of this community debate should certainly be larger than a $100,000 grant when it is a microscopic percentage in a BILLION dollar human and social service industry.

We must broaden our thinking and our advocacy. We need to hold the public systems accountable that spend our money. Tearing down community organizations, community leaders, or politicians trying to help will not get it done.

As a community, we should open our eyes wide and realize that we will never erase any of these gaps if we let others like the Star Tribune shape our message.

On (Tues.) September 2,

MNsure announced the 28 recipients of MNsure’s outreach and enrollment grants for the time period of Sept 2014 – June 2015. Grantees include respected community organizations from across Minnesota. MUL has received a second MNsure grant for enrollment activities.

MNsure CEO Scott Leitz said. “Our grantee partners have been invaluable in educating and connecting with hard-to-reach populations. Recognizing this, we have asked grantees this year to focus on those populations to ensure we are reaching the uninsured and addressing disparities.” Thankfully MNsure continues to believe that the Urban League is a valued added partner.

This second round award will allow us to continue our outreach to underserved communities.

Minneapolis Urban League believes, supports, and promotes the National Urban League health goal “Every American (with emphasis on Populations of Color) has access to quality and affordable health care solutions.”

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Parents help set the value of education Man Talk

By Timothy Houston Student progress reports will be sent out soon. This will be the first indicator of how your student is performing. It has been proven that parent participation is the factor that makes the difference.

Parents’ active involvement with their child’s education at home and school brings great rewards and can have a significant impact on their child’s life. Parents, grandparents, and people of influence are instrumental in helping each child succeed.

Parents help to set the value of education to the child, and the greater the participation, the greater the value. There is a huge upside to parental involvement. According to research studies, the children of involved parent are absent less frequently, behave better, do better academically from

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Set time limit for goals Motivational Moments

By Penny JonesRichardson This week I decided to take some quality time and lock myself away so I can work on my next goal. That goal is to finish my third book before the end of the year. Sometimes you have to put a time limit on your goals. A goal without a time limit is just a goal that can set in the back of your mind forever.

I think that it’s important to be specific about how long finishing a goal will take you. A lot of times we can give up right before our big break is about to happen. If you have been working on a goal of starting your own business, but the funds are not lining up as you planned.

Before you throw in the towel, look for other options. Maybe there is another route that you over looked. Maybe your goal is to be promoted on your job, but your boss has made that difficult by overlooking you time and time again. Don’t give up on your dreams! Maybe your breakthrough is just around the corner. Keep doing your best, and who knows, you may end up

with your boss’s job.

When you give up because results are taking too long, you may be missing out on a valuable lesson. Part of any journey is the lessons that you learn along the way. I look back on all of the goals I achieved and the path that I was on during those times.

I appreciate all of the lessons I learned even the hard ones.

When I first set a goal to write my first book, I made so many mistakes that I even decided that maybe this wasn’t for me. I remember once thinking that maybe I should just give up on writing all together.

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EDUCATION MPS launches Community Partnership Schools Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) announced the launch of Community Partnership Schools, a collaborative effort resulting from ongoing discussions between the school district and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers.

District officials said the Community Partnership School model will grant some schools increased autonomy along

with increased accountability, while also allowing them to develop stronger and more aligned partnerships with the community.

“Community Partnership Schools are a key effort in helping us prepare all of our students for college and career,” said Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, MPS superintendent. “We believe this approach will help improve

student outcomes and create a better educational experience by building on the unique relationships between students, schools and communities.”

The Community Partnership Schools model is based on several national models that focus on increasing autonomy, partnerships and accountability in order to improve student performance. The role of outside

partners will vary by school, but all partnerships must be aligned around meeting specific school and student needs.

About five schools will be selected for Community Partnership School status for the 2015-16 school year. “We want to start small and make sure these phase one schools receive the support needed for successful implementation,”

said Betsy Ohrn, director of MPS’ Office of New Schools.

In order to become a phase one Community Partnership School, schools will complete an intent to apply, complete an initial site plan, participate in a readiness assessment and school self-assessment, complete a full Community Partnership School site plan and be recommended by the Community Partnership

School advisory committee and approved by the superintendent and the Minneapolis Board of Education.

Schools chosen to complete the full site plan will be announced in January. The final list of phase one Community Partnership Schools is expected to be approved in April of next year by the Minneapolis Board of Education.

Bus tour promotes diversity in medicine “The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round”— This familiar chorus from a childhood nursery rhyme has some relevance for the drivers of the Tour for Diversity in Medicine. But the tune takes on a serious note as the bus chugs along to cities and campuses across the country.

Sounding the theme, “Each one, teach one,” they consume hundreds of highway miles to motivate and empower the next generation of black and brown health care professionals.

The goals, both individual and collective, are to reach underserved communities and eliminate health disparities.

A mentoring campaign on wheels, Tour for Diversity in Medicine (T4D) literally drives possibilities to underrepresented students aspiring to be health professionals of the future. The mobile team has hit nearly 30 campuses, reaching more than 2,000 students since the bus began rolling in 2012.

Tour for Diversity, a nonprofit organization founded

by Alden Landry, MD, MPH and Kameron Matthews, MD, JD, blends social media and health education to reach and inspire young people who might otherwise not be exposed to opportunities and options. Both former leaders of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the two commiserated that recruiters often don’t meet underrepresented students on their turf.

“So Kameron and I said— why don’t we just get on the bus!” recounts Landry. He is accompanied by more than a dozen colleagues—physicians and dentists—who make the commitment each fall and spring to reach young people with their seminars and advice.

Since 2012, the T4D volunteers have visited more than 25 college campuses in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New

York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This included: Hampton University, South Carolina State, Tuskegee, Jackson State (February 2012); Georgia State University, Fisk University, Kentucky State University, Indiana University, Central State University, University of Michigan (September 2012); The University of Texas at El Paso, University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M International University, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University (February 2013); Iona College (New Rochelle, N.Y.), Rowan University (Glassboro, N.J.), Delaware State University (Dover, Del.), Bowie State University (Bowie, Md.), Georgetown University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.) (September 2013); University of New Mexico

(Albuquerque, N.M.), Estrella Mountain Community College (Phoenix, Ariz.), California State University Dominguez Hills (Los Angeles), Sacramento State University, and University of Las Vegas Nevada (February 2014).

This fall the T4D bus will roll through California State University, Fresno and Samuel Merritt School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, Calif., The outreach will focus on both college and high school students with day-long preparatory programs (view the workshop schedule and register here.)

Research confirms proven that minority patients are more likely to adhere to the health care recommendations provided by someone who looks like them. Underserved populations typically suffer higher rates of health disparities, particularly chronic and preventable diseases.

Landry, an emergency

room physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and Matthews, an attorney and chief medical officer at the University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center, were driven by their personal passion and the data.

While minorities represent 26 percent of the U.S. population, less than 6 percent of American Indians, Blacks and Hispanics collectively are physicians or dentists, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

“We know that if we’re going to address health disparities and perpetuate an overall culture of health, we have to think outside the box,” says Landry. To match talk with action, Landry, Matthews and their colleagues have adjusted their busy schedules to forward tomorrow’s promise.

Their workshops address students’ fears—“I’m not smart enough” or “I can’t afford it”—

Richardson From 7 But look at me now! What if I would have believed that my journey of becoming a writer was just a dream and would never be a reality? If I believed that, I wouldn’t be here right now writing for a wonderful, informative, and well respected newspaper like Insight News!

I wouldn’t be working on my third novel, and I wouldn’t be a contributing writer for Black Life Coaches out of Washington DC! I am so happy I NEVER gave up on my dreams!

And as always, stay focused, stay determined, and keep striving for greatness.

Penny Jones-Richardson is a published author and life coach. She can be reached via her website at www. thequeensproject.com or email at penny@thequeensproject. com.

Elections From 3 made more difficult by the new strategic voting restrictions.

More than ever, organizations like the NAACP, the A. Philip Randolph Institute and the AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions need to rise to the task. Without strong voter education, and get-out-vote programs, Blacks, workers, and all ordinary Americans will be shoved backward like no other time in the modern era.

This year, more Democratic than Republican Senate seats are up for grabs. In 2016, that ratio will be reversed. And if the GOP gains the Senate, Republicans will have a good chance to grab the White House and the full Congress. That would be a trifecta of bad bets.

In this race for a bright, inclusive American future of racial equality and economic justice, we have to do more than cheer for winners, we must on Nov. 4 show up, stand up and be counted. Vote.

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by sharing insights and tools to capture dreams previously perceived as unattainable.

“Our purpose is to emphasize the importance of early exposure, advising and mentorship,” says Matthews.

Landry’s first mentor was his own grandmother, a registered nurse who pushed him to become a physician.

Later, through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded Minority Medical Education Program (now known as the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program), he met a Black ER doctor who mentored him through medical school and residency.

“I don’t know if I would have discovered emergency medicine without that shadowing opportunity,” he says.

“We always have people coming up saying, ‘How can I get on the bus?’” Landry says.

For more information visit http://tour4diversity.org/ .

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NBA 2014-15 preview Moments in Sports

By Ryan T. Scott ryan@insightnews.com The NFL season has mildly disappointed for most team fan bases outside of the Superbowl Champion Seattle Seahawks.

There are plenty of interesting storylines, especially the local story surrounding the development of franchise quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. But it’s time for some hoop.

The NBA season opens Oct. 28 and there seems to be enough parody that most teams can at least hold hopes of making the playoffs. That being said, it would be no surprise to see Lebron James’ team (Cleveland Cavaliers) playing the San Antonio Spurs in the 2015 NBA Finals, which could be a worthy ending to the season.

With pre-season games being broadcast nightly on NBA TV, fans get a great early look at how their team might come together. The Timberwolves got a special broadcast of their “Dunks After Dark� scrimmage in Mankato, and put on an interesting display of expected athleticism. Of particular quiet notice was the improved physical demeanor of 2013 first round draft

pick Shabazz Muhammed.

Muhammed is a curious talent that could cause the type of disruption the Timberwolves will need to inflict in order to pull off games against veteran laden competition. To reach the playoffs, the Timberwolves will need a surprise element.

Whether it be Muhammed, or whether Ricky Rubio finally finds his jump shot, it will not be enough for the team to rely on a history making rookie season from potential star forward Andrew Wiggins.

The Timberwolves’ season will likely see the beginnings of fluid team basketball, as young men fight to establish their roles in the wolf pack.

In the Eastern Conference, the primary storyline involves Lebron James and his family decision to take their commercial enterprise back to their home state of Ohio.

The Cavaliers also bolstered their immediate championship prospects by luring now former Timeberwolve Kevin Love to play the role of James’ wingman. From the looks of pre-season activity, the Cavaliers may produce as advertised. James brought along a bevy of role players seeking to ride his coattails to a championship. James made the Finals with a much less talented Cavaliers team in 2007 – that team was defeated by the Spurs as well.

Unless James’ Cavaliers fall far short of their projections, the remainder of the Eastern Conference is only sprinkled

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Parents don’t need money or a degree to be involved in a child’s education. Research also shows that a home environment that encourages learning is even more important than parents’ income, education level, or cultural background. Every parent can make a difference regardless of financial level or educational background. By actively participating in their child’s education at home and in school, parents send some critical messages to their child;

they’re demonstrating their interest in his/her activities and reinforcing the idea that school is important. For this to be most effective, the parent must be engaged in the child’s education at home and at school.

At home: • Read to your child — reading aloud is the most important activity that parents can do to increase their child’s chance of reading success • Discuss the books and stories you read to your child • Help your child organize his/ her time • Limit television and video games on school nights • Talk to your child regularly

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At school: • Meet regularly with a teacher or other school staff member • Determine where, when and how help is needed • Volunteer time where your interests fit in

to your child regularly about school is vitally important. You can change the course of your child’s life and future by your involvement. Make it a habit to read to your child or have them read to you on a daily basis. This minor change will have a huge impact. You don’t need money to be great in your child’s life.

An involved parent is a great parent!

Parents help to set the value of education for their child, and children do better when parents are involved. This is more than simply making sure they do their homework. Reading to your child, limiting the amount of TV and video games, and talking

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with teams that would need to take enormous leaps in order to compete with any James’ led team. Eleven-time NBA Champion Coach Phil Jackson is now president of the same New York Knicks franchise he won two championships with (1970, 1973) as a player.

The teams’ roster is only marginally improved from a disappointing 2013 season, and Jackson is a winner, not a miracle worker.

Aside from the Knicks, the only other Eastern Conference pre-season storylines worth curiosity is to see if the Miami Heat can remain relevant after James’ departure, and to see if the addition of Pau Gasol to the Chicago Bulls can get them to the Eastern Conference Finals to lose to Cleveland. Sorry Bulls fans.

But on second thought, if the Toronto Raptors can back-up their 2014 playoff surprise, then maybe they too can go on to lose to Cleveland in the East.

If the Timberwolves were in the Eastern Conference, then the playoffs would almost be a lock from day one of the season, but the reigning NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs reside in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the Western Conference too, and that’s a very long story all by itself, so Western Conference next week. And yes, the Eastern Conference is weak ‌ except for the Cavaliers.

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White Space Poetry Project unites work of deaf and hearing poets Within the mainstream art world there is a thriving community that most do not acknowledge or realize even exist – a rich diversity of work from deaf artists.

Bridging that gap is the long awaited release of the award-winning short film, “White Space,” starring Ryan Lane (ABC Family “Switched at Birth,” “Veronica Mars”) written and directed by Maya Washington. Also presented

is “White Space Poetry Anthology” featuring the work of deaf and hearing poets of White Space Poetry Project.

“We believe that deaf and hearing artists can commingle on the page as well as the stage and big screen,” said Washington.

Talented poets and artists of White Space Poetry Anthology and anthology editor/ film director and actor Maya Washington will be on hand

for a night of poetry, music and film hosted by White Space Poetry Project at Intermedia Arts (2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis). Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Twin Cities stage actor/ musician T. Mychael Rambo will host the evening as Emcee with “Best of the Twin Cities” band Herschel & The Detainees providing musical entertainment. The event will include ASL interpretation by

Erin Gardner and Jonathan Roberts of readings by Raymond Luczak (“How to Kill Poetry,” “Road Work Ahead,” “Silence is a Four-letter Word: On Art & Deafness”), Su Smallen (Minnesota Book Award finalist, Pushcart Press Editor’s Book Award nominee), Khary Jackson (winner of the National Poetry Slam), Sandy Beach and Haley Lasché with writer/director and actor Washington and others.

Photos by Araya Diaz.

An ASL interpreted celebration of the release of the White Space Poetry Anthology, featuring the work of deaf and hearing poets, and White Space, an awardwinning short film about a deaf poet making his debut at an open mic starring Ryan Lane. T. Mychael Rambo emcees a night of poetry, film and music with Maya Washington, Raymond Luczak, Su Smallen, Khary Jackson, Sandy Beach, Kimberly Eridon, Haley Lasche, Ed Bock, and Meghan Maloney-Vinz with Herschel & the Detainees.

Above: Tanya Alexander performs her piece Recession while Zendrea Mitchell signs at White Space Poetry Project Same Page | Same Stage Release Event.

Left: Kendrick Dial and Jo-Ann Dean perform Kendrick’s piece, Strong Woman at White Space Poetry Project Same Page | Same Stage Release Event.

Below: Ant Black and Jo-Ann Dean perform Ant’s piece, Colorblind at White Space Poetry Project Same Page | Same Stage Release Event.

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Friday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 25 LIVE PERFORMANCE/ JAZZ CONCERT Kevin Washington Quartet Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall 11:30p.m. $5 Arguably Minnesota’s best drummer Kevin Washington presents another incarnation, the Kevin Washington Quartet. The show features jazz elements mixed with funk and African rhythms.

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COMEDY 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

Mike Epps After Dark Tour: Comedy for the Grown and Sexy Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 8 p.m. $65 – $95

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One of the biggest names in urban comedy, Mike Epps returns to the Twin Cities with his wild and profane show.

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Kendra Glenn Band Hell’s Kitchen 80 S. 9th St., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

No cover Chicago’s Kendra Glenn presents live soul music with popular cover songs.

Sunday, Oct. 26 HIP-HOP/PERFORMANCE The Smoker’s Club Tour w/ Method Man and Redman First Avenue 701 1st Ave., Minneapolis 8 p.m.

18-plus $25 Hip-hop’s Cheech and Chong return to Minneapolis with Cypress Hill frontman B-Real, Berner, and Mick Jenkins.

HIP-HOP/PERFORMANCE P*ss Takes Cypher 2 Honey 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 9 p.m. $5

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Come have lunch at the Dakota 11:30 - 2 Monday through Friday From Chef Derik Moran, find daily specials, salads, sandwiches and more, and never forget dessert by Pastry Chef Katie Elsing.

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OPEN MIC/ PERFORMANCE The Poet’s Groove – Open Mic Blue Nile Restaurant 2027 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis 10 p.m.

No cover Billed as the longest running weekly open mic in the state of Minnesota, the Poet’s Groove is an open mic hosted

by Chadwick “Niles” Phillips that features a full live band including world-renowned drummer Kevin Washington.

Sign up at 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Blue Nile in Minneapolis. Show starts at 11p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 22 WORLD/PERFORMANCE Creole Choir of Cuba Ordway Center for Performing Arts 345 Washington St., St. Paul 7:30 p.m. $20-$45 Experience the heart and soul of Cuba through irresistible melodies, poetic lyrics and impassioned vocal and percussive performance.

With influences from both

the Caribbean and West Africa, the Creole Choir of Cuba tells stories of survival, faith and tragic history, drawing you in with infectious music.

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Thursday, Oct. 23 COMEDY

Wyatt Cenac Turf Club 7 p.m. $20 Wyatt Cenac is a NY-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer, best known for his work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” where he was a correspondent and writer for half of the last decade. Prior to that, he spent three seasons writing on “King of the Hill.”

Wyatt can be seen in Mike Birbiglia’s acclaimed film, “Sleepwalk With Me.”

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