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Taking the road less traveled

By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr Not all barriers are visible … and not all perceived barriers exist.

The land within the contiguous U.S. is vast and wondrous. It is filled with beautiful natural treasures and man-made wonders. It includes the peaks of mountain ranges high and the depths of canyons low. It is accessible by waterways,

highways and airways. And no parts are off limits. I repeat, no parts that are off limits.

As people of color living in the United States, many times we exclude ourselves from certain travel and adventure. When it comes to select travel and activities, sometimes we offer the dismissive cover-up excuse, “that’s not for us.” I’ll admit, there were times when I put up the invisible barrier myself.

Some people’s trepidation of travel within the U.S. is understandable. For a considerable amount of time, road travel

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Twin Cities resident Devonda Scott during an October 2016 trip to Sedona, Az. throughout the U.S. – especially in the South and even in the Midwest – was hazardous for African-Americans. An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. (and speaking of travel, this museum is a must on your to do list) is dedicated to the travel plights African-Americans faced during most of the 1900s.

The interactive exhibit talks about needing “The Negro Motorist Green Book” – a book dedicated to assisting Black motorists with finding food, lodging, fuel and best routes in the then legally segregated United States. The

“Green Book” remained in publication until 1966.

And while some perils remain, Jim Crow – as it relates to policy – is dead. And there is much to be explored.

For the past two years my girlfriend has insisted we travel to destinations “off the beaten path.”

Last year it was to Sedona, Az., where we toured and hiked in the mountainous dessert; 4,600 feet above sea level to Devil’s Bridge.

This year it was to Bayfield, Wisc.

– just a four-hour car ride from the Twin Cities – to boat in the vast waters of Lake Superior. We took a piloted ride, some 30 miles

The roads less traveled are ones like this, Washington Avenue, leading out to Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisc. off shore, to Devil’s Island (I’m starting to notice this devil theme going on, but I digress). Each trip was magical.

In Sedona, an area renowned for its spiritual happenings, we found an “off the grid” bed and breakfast (complete with an outdoor hot tub), toured the mountains in a pink Jeep as well as on foot. We marveled at nature.

We gazed into the night sky, captivated by the stars.

In Bayfield, a quaint town on the northern tip of Wisconsin, we hiked a small trail, we walked about a mile to Lake Superior, we reveled in an at first calm boat ride that later become rocky and frigid. We wished for the ride to

end and later wished we could do it again. We sat around a firepit, sipping spirits and enjoying group company. We gazed into the night sky, captivated by the stars. We took photos of the gorgeous fall scenery. One such photo adorns this week’s cover on Insight News.

On our return trip, we stopped in Duluth for brunch. We were in no hurry to return home.

I’m eager for our next adventure. This land is vast and treasures abound. And as citizens of this land it is our right to move about.

Yes, by all means, continue to enjoy the outings to Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta, New York, New Orleans and the many wonderful urban destinations of our land, but I implore you, in some of your journeys; take the road less traveled.

Jack and Jill accepting applications for Rites of Passage Correction

The Minneapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is seeking applicants for its 20th Annual Rites of Passage program.

The program is designed to recognize the coming of age of young African-American men as they graduate from high school.

It is a six-month journey, directed and supervised by adult male mentors who are leaders in the community representing a variety of professions.

The program’s goal is to help young men gain a

better understanding of their responsibilities to themselves, to their loved ones and to the community as well as their life’s purpose. In addition to receiving mentorship, the young men engage in activities such journaling, history lessons and community service. The Rites of Passage program follows the seven principles of the Nguzu Saba – Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (selfdetermination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia

(purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).

The program will culminate March 10 with an African-inspired ceremony.

Those wishing to apply can do so by contacting Shanequa Williams at Shanequajwilliams@ gmail.com.The program will officially start on Oct. 30 and the Minneapolis chapter of Jack and Jill has extended its deadline for accepting applications to Oct. 25.

In the Oct. 16 – Oct. 22 edition of Insight News a story titled “Spiritual: a purposeful way of life” contained an error. In that article Samuel Pacini (Wells) is quoted as saying the Dakota reservation is Little Earth Indian Community Reservation. That statement is incorrect and the quote was written incorrectly by the story’s author. Little Earth is not a Dakota reservation. Insight News and the author deeply regret the error.

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Omar, Ellison speak out against Somalia terrorist attack The Oct. 14 terrorist attack in the city center of Mogadishu, Somalia claimed the lives of at least 300 people and injured several hundred more.

As people around the world mourn the one of the deadliest attacks in East Africa, Minnesotans gathered last weekend to hold a vigil for peace and mourn the loss of hundreds of innocent people. At least one of the victims is said to have recently resided in Minnesota, according to Al Jazeera.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL60B), the first SomaliAmerican to be elected to a state legislature in the United States, decried the bombing.

“For so many people around the world, and here in Minnesota, this is a time of crisis. As we mourn the senseless killing of so many innocent people, unity in this time of crisis is crucial,” said Omar in a statement. “Many of our neighbors are hurting and mourning lost relatives and friends. I hope Minnesotans

of all races and religions will join us as we come together to process this tragedy and pray for the victims and their families.”

Omar said she hope the fact that the attack took place in Somalia and not France, England or some other European nation does not garner less attention than other attacks against humanity.

“Deadly terrorist attacks have become common to the point of making us numb to their destructive force, but we should not be numbed because of the race, religion, or geography of an attack of this magnitude,” said Omar. “We mourn with the families of Mogadishu as we mourned with the families in Paris, Beirut, Brussels, New York, and Baghdad, and many others. In all these attacks, terrorists have attempted to shake our ability to see the shared humanity in one another by attempting to leave a mark of

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A victim of the Oct. 14 bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia is carried from the rubble on a stretcher. The blast killed more than 300 people.

Announces $5 million endowment to support bachelor’s degree for select Frey Dean’s Scholars

University of St. Thomas dedicates Dougherty Family College Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas hopes to make the dream of a college education more affordable.

On Oct. 13 the school was dedicated with 107 students enrolled in the inaugural class.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined university officials, benefactors, community partners, faculty and students to dedicate the college.

To date, the university has raised $27.3 million to support the college and keep tuition affordable for its students.

The Dougherty Family College offers two-year college degrees designed to service students from under-served communities. Students take a core curriculum of liberal arts classes, which meet the academic standards of the University of St. Thomas fouryear program and Minnesota Transfer guidelines. Students in the college also take a first-year

seminar focusing on study skills, time management, financial and information literacy, preparatory skills for conducting research and professional etiquette.

Scholarships, along with free laptops, textbooks, meals and bus transportation, are all a part of the college. The annual tuition of $15,000 is offset by state and local grants, scholarships and corporate support, bringing final tuition costs to just $1,000 a year for the most under-resourced students. Students also have full access to activities, clubs and facilities on the St. Thomas campus (except students cannot participate in NCAA athletics).

“Addressing Minnesota’s achievement gap requires not only compassion, but the commitment to take action – and we intend to be part of the solution,” said college president, Julie Sullivan in November 2016 when she sought approval

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Founding Dean Alvin Abraham welcomed more than 200 guests to a dedication event for Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas on Oct. 13.

from the university’s Board of Trustees, which unanimously endorsed the plan. Less than a year later she stood before its members again with the inaugural class of Dougherty Family College students. “I’d like to formally thank Mike and Kathy Dougherty for their transformational gift and their unwavering support of our mission to educate morally responsible leaders.”

Saying an associate degree is the midpoint to fulfilling a person’s dreams of a four-year degree, Sullivan made another announcement.

“Thanks to a special gift from Eugene and Mary Frey, an endowment will establish the Frey Dean’s Scholars Fund and permanently fund the Eugene and Mary Frey Endowed Chair for the dean of Dougherty Family College,” said Sullivan.

The Frey Dean’s Scholars

will select up to five Dougherty Family College graduates who will receive full-tuition scholarships to continue their studies and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University of St. Thomas.

“It is well known that when students, wherever they are from, have access to high quality higher education, they will rise to the challenge and be successful,” said Alvin Abraham, founding dean of the college. “We have an incredible group of students here, many who wouldn’t be entering college at all because of financial limitations or life circumstances. They’re motivated to be here, and even more importantly, they’re highly committed to obtaining their four-year degree.”

“An early passion of mine

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Dr. Artika Tyner keynotes Women Leading in Law Conference in South Africa Dr. Artika Tyner, associate vice president, diversity and inclusion at the University of St. Thomas, is affirming her status as an international change agent.

Tyner recently provided the keynote address at the Women Leading in Law (“WOLELA”) Annual Conference 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The conference was held to highlight inequities in the number of female attorneys in the profession. In South Africa, women who want to purse the law as a career face challenges … many hidden. According to WOLELA founder, Amanda

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Thor Companies unveils layout for new North Minneapolis headquarters Dr. Artika Tyner, who recently keynoted the Women Leading in Law Conference in South Africa, received a 2017 Difference Makers Award Oct. 20 in St. Paul.

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Thor Companies will soon open for business in its new location when it occupies its headquarters space in North Minneapolis in the spring of 2018.

“We are very much a company that emphasizes inclusion, and the design for our new office space in North Minneapolis reinforces

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Twin Cities Black Affinity Group to host networking event for professionals of color

By Nadvia Davis Development through collaboration is the motto for the Twin Cities Black Affinity Group, which will host its fall biannual, Twin Cities Black Affinity Network Development Day (TC BANDD), on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Best Buy Corporate, 7601 Penn Ave. S., Richfield.

This event is expected to bring together roughly 250 professional people of color to network and grown professionally. The theme for

this event is Be the Change You Want to See, which is designed to help attendees transition from being bystanders to becoming active navigators who proactively mold their circumstances into the future that they want.

TC BANDD board member and lead organizer Melissa Irving said she had firsthand experience transitioning careers, which was part of the reason for selecting the fall theme.

“Everyone wants to see a change, but sometimes you need to take a step forward and be part of that change,” said Irving.

Much of the planning for TC BANDD was focused on creating enlightening breakout sessions.

“For November’s event, we have a very full and robust selection of sessions primarily because a number of people expressed an interest to speak at the event with a variety of great topics,” said Irving.

Hubert Joly, Best Buy’s CEO, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker and a panel discussion featuring Kamy Scarlett, Best Buy chief human resource officer, Craig Warren, COO, United Way, Walter

Chesley, vice president of human resources at HCMC, fitness expert Lorrie Lean, Kiera Fernandez, Sr. human resource director for Target, Judy Osei, change manager, Best Buy, Kristy Hartung, leadership and development manager, Best Buy and John Hardy, manager of diversity and inclusion, Best Buy will follow.

The event will offer morning and midday breakout sessions with topics varying from how to successfully make a career change to non-profit board leadership.

One new distinguishing

factor about the fall TC BANDD program is the incorporation of conversations about health and personal related development.

Lean will lead the newly added breakout session titled Living a Lean and Healthier Life. Part of the pitch that sold organizers on including Lean’s session was the mention that “In order to aid in making change in your life on a professional or social level you need to incorporate fitness for the body and mind to be able to adapt to change and the stressors of life,” said Irving.

TC BANDD will encourage

and offer participants volunteer opportunities.

“This will be a change from our previous networking events.

We’re bringing together professional at various companies and connecting them with nonprofits organizations within our community, connecting people on a different level. This ties back to the theme of the networking event, being led by Shevvi Crowley, ‘Be the Change You Want to See in Your Community,’” said Irving.

For more information or to register for the TC BANDD event, visit www.tcbandd.com.

Shawn Parker hired as Timberwolves public address announcer The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the hire of Shawn Parker as the team’s public address

announcer.

According to the team, the hire follows an extensive search that drew over 400 interested applicants.

Parker, a Washington D.C. native, has an extensive sports

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He was most recently the PA announcer at George Washington University and for the Women’s

Garrett will serve as senior vice president of Human Resources and Inclusion, effective immediately and Larson will serve as senior vice president of Information Technology and Risk, effective Jan. 1.

Garrett joined the Federal Reserve Bank in 1998 and has served in a variety of roles, including most recently as the vice

president over Human Resources, Law Enforcement and Facilities. He also previously led various electronic payments efforts.

Garrett will be the first person to serve in the newly created role of senior vice president of Human Resources and Inclusion.

“Michael is a collaborative leader and well-regarded adviser at the (Federal Reserve)

Football Alliance’s threetime national Champion D.C. Divas. He has also been the hockey voice of the 2015 World Police and Fire Games and the 2016 USA Hockey High School National Championships,

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Bank,” said the Reserve Bank president, Neel Kashkari. “He has articulated a compelling vision for attracting and developing a diverse work force and continuing to make the Bank welcoming for all our staff.”

Larson is currently a senior leader in Federal Reserve System IT, having served as the chief administrative officer and, most recently, as leader of End User Services. He is also well known to the Bank, having led the IT group during much of the 2000s before becoming the senior administrative officer for IT at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Larson will be the first person to serve in the newly created position of senior vice president of Information Technology and Risk.

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Out of the shadows: Overt racism flourishes in the American South

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Race relations in the United States, especially in the South, are plagued by troubling examples of the challenges that face the nation, as Americans work toward achieving the dream that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of, more than 50 years ago. Forty-two percent of Americans said that they personally worry a “great deal” about race relations in the United States, up seven percentage points from 2016 and a record high in the Gallup’s 17year trend, according to Gallup News.

The Gallup poll marked the third straight year that worries about race relations have increased by a significant margin, a surge that experts have said likely stems from the racial tensions and public discourse sparked by high-profile incidents of police shooting unarmed, Black men. These high-profile incidents may overshadow the more pervasive forms of racism that exist in local politics, businesses and schools. An example, a longtime prominent Florence, S.C. school board member abruptly resigned when it was made public that he sent an email in which he described Black members as “darkies.”

In an email, Florence School Board member Glenn Odom noted that he “didn’t want the

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Darkies” to know about certain board information – a reference to the African-American board members.

He has sense apologized.

“I guess, I’m the head ‘darkie,’” school board member Alexis Pipkins, Sr., told the NNPA Newswire. “I didn’t find out about (the email) until September and there was a board meeting on Sept. 14 and they didn’t notify us. So, if any of them (other board members) say they’re shaken up by this, they weren’t shaken up enough to inform all of the board members.

If this isn’t racism, my question would be, ‘then, what is?’”

Board Superintendent Barry Townsend struggled with explaining Odom’s actions.

“I thought the biggest issues we’d have to deal with on the school board is education and taxes,” said Townsend.

Florence City Manager Drew Griffin said he learned about Odom’s email just hours before he was contacted for comment.

“Certainly, the contents and language contained within the email are inconsistent with my personal beliefs as well as the mission and core value statements adopted by the city,” said Griffin.

Surprisingly, the local NAACP President Madie Robinson said the issue is strictly a school board matter and she declined further comment.

Odom, a school board member for 25 years and whose term wasn’t set to end until

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washing cars for the warden and other officials.

“In addition to the bad ones – and I call these bad – in addition to them, they’re releasing some good ones that we use every day to wash cars, to change oil in our cars, to cook in the kitchen, to do all that, where we save money,” protested Prator at a news conference. “Well, they’re going to let them out.”

And, then there was the exchange between a Black female student at Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, and a white student.

According to the Houston Chronicle a Snapchat war of words escalated when a white male wrote to a Black female, “We should have hung all u [sic] (n-words) while we had the chance and trust me, it would make the world better.”

Myrlie Evers, a civil rights activist and the widow of Medgar Evers, who was murdered by a white supremacist in 1963, said that she is in a state of despair, hurt and anger, according to the Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Miss.

“I’m 84 years of age, and I’m thankful for my life,” she told the Clarion-Ledger. “In my prayers, I ask, ‘God, is it ever over? Must we continue to go through this horrible nightmare of prejudice, racism and hatred all over again?’ If we don’t step forward, we have no one to blame but ourselves for what the end may be.”

2020, was among those who fought against a U.S. Justice Department order earlier this year to make sure its schools are more racially balanced.

In Conway, S.C., the FBI arrested a white restaurant manager for enslaving and torturing a Black worker for five years, calling him the “n-word” and paying him less than $3,000 a year while working him daily with very few, if any, days off, according to the local FOX affiliate.

Restaurant owner Bobby Paul Edwards has been indicted on a felony that carries up to 20 years in prison for enslaving a Black employee. Christopher

Smith had worked for 23 years at Edwards’ J&J Cafeteria as a buffet cook. Prosecutors said Edwards “used force, threats of force, physical restraint and coercion” to compel Smith to work. Smith, who reportedly has a mental disability, would work 18-hour shifts six days a week, sometimes without breaks, his attorneys said. Smith was hit with a frying pan, burned with grease-covered tongs and beaten with butcher knives, belt buckles and fists “while being called the n-word repeatedly,” the lawyers alleged, according to the Post and Courier (Charleston).

In Hope Mills N.C., a massive Ku Klux Klan

recruitment effort found its way into a high school, demanding that whites join to “take back the country.” The Loyal White Knights of the KKK left flyers on the windshields of cars parked outside of Gray’s Creek High School. The flyer urged participation by whites and railed against the removal of Confederate statues from public spaces. The group called the removal of the statues an attack on “white History, the white race and America itself.”

In Louisiana, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator vehemently objected to the planned release of Black state prisoners, who he said could continue to work on

the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and grandparents of so many around the world and in our own community.

We stand united for peace, and a world without terror.”

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-5th Dist.), who has strong alliances with many in the Minnesota

Somali community, said he is saddened by the terrorist attack.

“My heart breaks for the people of Somalia after the deadliest attack ever in the Horn of Africa,” said Ellison on his Facebook page. “I am so proud of the people of Somalia who work daily to rebuild their

nation, establish a functional government and banking sector, and provide jobs, health care and education. I condemn those who use violence to stop the progress Somalis have made and will continue to make.”

The co-chair of the Democratic National

Committee said the U.S. should further its efforts to ensure democracy in the nation.

“My commitment to a secure, peaceful and prosperous Somalia is long-standing,” said Ellison. “Our diplomatic, financial and humanitarian connections to Somalia should

be strengthened to help the people of Somalia move forward after this horrific attack.”

Thus far, no group has claimed responsibility for the vicious attack.

upon arriving in Minnesota (in 2013) was to find a way for St. Thomas to play a role in ensuring the future strength of our state’s workforce,” said Sullivan.

“Currently, unacceptable gaps

in prosperity and educational attainment exist in the Twin Cities area. At the same time, dire workforce shortages are projected for our state, and Minnesota ranks 10th in the

United States for the percentage of jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree.”

“This is exactly what our state needs,” said Klobuchar at the dedication ceremony. “This

is what our economy needs right now. We need a workforce to fill these jobs. We have not only job openings in the Twin Cities, but in greater Minnesota. We have a big need for four year degrees.”

At full capacity, the Dougherty Family College will enroll approximately 300 students. Applications for the 2018-2019 class are now open at www.stthomas.edu/dfc.

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The secret link between diet and disease Your daily food choices affect your health and how you feel today, tomorrow and in the future.

Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer) and promote your overall health.

Nearly 70 percent of American adults are overweight or obese and African-American women have the highest rate at 82 percent. A poor diet, even for people at a healthy weight, is associated with major health risks including heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer. By making smart food choices, you can help lower your risk of these health problems and feel good in the process.

Eating right for a healthy weight Losing even a few pounds or preventing further weight gain has many health benefits. Here are some tips to get you started.

Set healthy, realistic goals. Focus on the big

picture – achieving overall good health – not just shortterm weight loss. You’re more likely to succeed in reaching goals when you make stepby-step changes. Start with one or two specific, small changes at a time. Track your progress in a written food and activity log or using an app.

Eat three meals a day and plan ahead Aim to eat at least three meals a day. Whether you’re eating at home, packing a lunch or eating out, an overall eating plan for the day will help keep you on track. During mealtime, drink a glass of water before you eat and more during meals, use smaller plates, bowls, glasses and serving spoons, eat slowly, put your fork down between bites, and take a few breaks from eating during meals.

Start meals with low calorie foods.

Fruits, vegetables and salads are a great way to start meals, and are packed with nutrients your body needs. Know when you’ve had enough.

Quit before you feel full or stuffed. It takes about 20

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Maintaining a proper diet is key to staving off some disease.

minutes for your brain to get the message that your body is getting food. When your brain gets this message, you stop feeling hungry.

Also, get plenty of fiber.

Fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains are all great sources of fiber. Fiber can help you feel full longer and lower your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Drink more water Our bodies depend on water to regulate temperature, transport nutrients and oxygen to cells, carry away waste products and more. For generally healthy people who live in temperate climates, a total daily beverage intake of 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women is recommended.

Snack smart. Sustain energy levels between meals

with healthy snacks. Include snacks as part of your daily calorie allowance and limit portions to one serving.

Choose from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy, lean protein or nuts. Keep portable, healthy snacks in your desk, backpack or car and keep low-calorie snacks in a special part of the fridge.

Find your balance There are benefits to striking a balance between food and physical activity.

Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness—plus, it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of wellbeing and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

In addition, find physical activities you enjoy, and do each for at least 10 minutes at a time. Regular physical activity lowers blood pressure and helps your body control stress and weight.

Children and teens should get 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day, and adults should get at least 150 minutes or more each week of moderate activity such as brisk walking.

North Memorial Health has experienced registered dietitians who can assess your eating habits and create a personalized weight management plan that meets your individual needs.

For more nutrition advice, visit Better Health News at www.northmemorial.com or schedule an appointment with a primary care provider at (763) 581-CARE.

Study aims to find what motivates movement among older adults

U of M study hopes to keep seniors fit and on their feet For older adults, an accidental fall can be a pivotal event causing permanent changes in their mobility, independence and well-being.

Because the costs and consequences of falls among older adults are potentially life-altering, new research on effective fall prevention strategies is gaining attention and support nationwide.

The School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota was recently awarded a $2.7 million grant to identify the most effective strategies for increasing physical activity in older adults – specifically strength-building and balance exercises scientifically proven to prevent falls. The grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a large research study conducted in the Twin Cities area with 310 participants.

“We are engaging seniors who are 70-plus in eightweek programs designed to help them include the physical activities – known to reduce the chances of falling – into their everyday lives,” said University of Minnesota assistant professor, Dr. Siobhan McMahon, a gerontological nurse practitioner and researcher leading the

study. “There are many programs and interventions that might help. But we aim to learn what approach is the most effective in inspiring the practice of these activities for the long term.”

Through pilot studies, McMahon and her team have refined several motivational and wellness strategies that will be tested. Results from the previous study indicated older adults are interested in and capable of using physical activity monitors, like Fitbits, to selftrack their physical activity.

This study is expected to provide evidence needed to strengthen and support nursing and public health efforts to promote physical activity and reduce falls in older adults.

The research team is now recruiting participants ages 70-plus from across the metro area. Each participant will be part of an eight-week program comprised of a mix of assessment, education, activity and resources in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Transportation assistance is available.

To learn more visit z. umn.edu/readysteady, email readysteady3@umn.edu or call (612) 626-9599.

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School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota is seeking adults 70 years and older for a study hoping to reduce injury due to falls.

Excerpts from ‘Listening to Community: Our Health is our Business’

Home remedies for an upset stomach In an effort to promote health, wellness and homeopathic remedies for common ailments, the Hawthorne Neighborhood Council (HNC) – a partner with the Insight News Insight2Health Fitness Challenge – has released “Listening to Community: Our Health is our Business,” authored

by Bob-e Simpson Epps.

The book is a collection of cultural remedies compiled from residents of the North Minneapolis Neighborhood. For the next several weeks we will share excerpts from the book, keeping in mind, the information within the book is intended to “provide a glimpse of what indigenous people have done to care for

themselves and their families” and “is in no way a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by a physician.”

The recently released book of homeopathic remedies, produced by the Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, “Listening to Community: Our Health is our Business.”

Stomach ache Peppermint for stomach ache, to help you relax and to cook chicken and beef broth.

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Stomach colic Chamomile tea for children suffering from stomach colic. Bring to a boil one liter of water, a few stems of chamomile for five minutes. Let cool and drink warm. My grandma passed this on to my mom, my mom would give me and my younger siblings this tea when we were little.

-Marta Peña

Unsettled Stomach Garlic Tea Boil garlic and add sorghum syrup to sweeten. Drink when warm to the tongue.

Good for unsettled stomach, cold and cough.

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The Way was a movement organization for Black equality in Minneapolis

The Nu Skool of Afrikan American Thought presents talk on The Way Following the Minneapolis rebellion in 1966 on the Northside of the city, an organization was created to meet the needs of Black people in the area.

The organization listened to and addressed the political, social and economic complaints made by the Black community.

The organization was “The Way Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.” which was located in Minneapolis from 19661970. The Way was a peculiar enterprise that utilized tenets of the Civil Rights and Black

Power Movements.

Few studies document the history of Black people in Minneapolis and even fewer studies document the existence of The Way. Through reconstructing the history of The Way, an Oct. 27 presentation at the High School for the Recording Arts,1166 University Ave. W., St. Paul, provides a background for the development of the Black Power Movement in Minneapolis and establishes the history of Black people in Minneapolis and their place in the larger U.S. Black Freedom

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Movement. The presentation, which runs from 6:30 p.m.

– 8:30 p.m., includes a brief history of the Black experience in Minnesota from 1800-1965, an analysis of the 1966 and 1967 rebellions on the Northside of Minneapolis, and a detailed description of The Way, its development, its existence and its legacy.

The lecture will entail facts on history, programmatic thrust, key figures, and discussion on helping to create a new political identity for North Minneapolis.

Camille Maddox, will

facilitate the discussion. A The Way historian, Maddox is a North Minneapolis native who holds a bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies and Economics from Emory University (Atlanta) and a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

She currently works as a data analyst for Shine Early Learning in Philadelphia and serves as an advisory council-member for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice.

Travel experts offer tips on Caribbean travel, following recent hurricanes

The Caribbean is open for business While some islands continue to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the majority of the Caribbean is still open for business.

“The Caribbean needs us now more than ever,” said Vicky Evans, assistant vice president, Travel Sales Development, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “These islands heavily rely on tourism to stimulate their economies.

While a number of islands work to recover, the majority are welcoming travelers right now.”

Many travel companies are working to ensure the Caribbean remains an option for those seeking a warm getaway.

“Cruise lines have identified alternative ports to give affected islands time to recover, and to ensure passengers get the tropical vacation they envisioned,” said Evans. “As a result, Hawaii has become a popular alternative destination for some travelers. However, cruise and tour companies have reduced prices for Caribbean vacations by 30 to 50 percent on select departures through the end of this year.”

The vast majority of ports in the Caribbean are now operational. Of the 62 ports in the Caribbean, approximately

Though much of the Caribbean is still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, many Caribbean destinations are awaiting tourists.

75 percent (47) are welcoming cruise ships, according to the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). AAA recommends travelers talk with

their travel agent about the popular Caribbean destinations that are listed as “open” for their upcoming travels. Evans said ports listed as “closed” are

working quickly to reopen, and many hope to welcome cruise ships back before the end of the year. Destinations that are open for travel include Antigua,

Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent

& The Grenadines, Cayman Islands and Trinidad and Tobago.

Still closed for tourist travel are Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Turks & Caicos and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In addition, the Florida Keys have reopened to travelers following Hurricane Irma and Mexico saw little impact to its tourism infrastructure following two recent earthquakes and Hurricane Katia, which made landfall in the eastern part of the country. Popular ports of call in Dominica, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, San Juan and Tortola hope to be operational by the end of the year.

For anyone planning a trip to a destination recently affected by a storm, AAA suggests travelers work with a travel, purchase travel insurance, stay informed on any possible changes and to be flexible. It also urges travelers to share their travel plans before any international trip.

Travelers can enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This makes it easier for the nearest embassy or consulate to contact U.S. citizens in case of an emergency.

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What exactly does patriotism mean?

A view from campus

By Latisha Townsend Columnist Eleven months ago, there were many jokes about what life would be like if a reality star became president; now the joke is on us.

We thought something like this could only happen on a television series. Young people all over the country were going to voting polls and writing in candidates like ‘Hennessey’ or ‘Harambe.’ Never in a million years would I have believed, in my lifetime, I would have to call someone who I see as an overt racist “my president.� I can still remember where I was and what I was doing on Nov. 8, 2016, when my life as a person of color changed.

I was working as a cashier at Bualo Wild Wings in Mankato and my co-workers and I had been joking around all night about the fact that Trump had even gotten this far in comparison to a candidate who was clearly more qualiďŹ ed.

Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton’s biggest downfall was that she was a female in a country that thrives o of patriarchy. I was at work folding silverware to prepare for the next morning, and I noticed the room beginning to get quieter and quieter as the minutes passed by. I could see the thing we had all feared and

joked about for months had, in that moment, become a very harsh reality for many of our guests. By the time all of the votes were in I had clocked out and was heading home. I just remember my phone blowing up from friends and my mother texting me about that surreal moment. “Donald Trump is really our president� was a common message I received.

This came as a huge shock to white liberals because for the ďŹ rst time they experienced what it was like to do everything they possibly could, and still lose in America. Unfortunately, this is normal for the Black community.

Oftentimes we don’t really get our hopes too high because we are used to things being taken away from us. I can’t express how heartbreaking it was to watch such a successful Black man have to lower himself and hand the “White� House over to a racist.

In the past 10 months, I have witnessed some of the most horriďŹ c hate crimes at the hands of Trump supporters. Even though Trump has never come right out and declared himself a white supremacist, it is not hard to notice that whenever a crime is committed against persons of color, he doesn’t condemn it.

In contrast, whenever a person of color commits a crime or does something he deems as “unpatrioticâ€? he and his supporters become extremely vocal. Some of that rhetoric has led to violence ‌ even death.

This leads me to question. What exactly does patriotism mean? If all of these white supremacists are passionate about a country that has robbed, exploited and abused every culture other

Images such as this one, a now infamous photo captured during the August “Unite the Right� rally in Charlottesville, Va., are becoming commonplace in “Trump’s America.� than their own, patriotism does not really mean what they are teaching us.

Covert racism is racism that is not openly acknowledged and overt racism in outright, expressive racism. I walk around daily feeling threatened by both.

If I was not created to be such a fearless woman, I might never leave my house. After Trump was elected it felt like everyone around me took o their “nice guyâ€? mask. Because of this, I

have had to remove longtime peers from Facebook and stay on my toes in public if I am not with people of my culture.

Many of my classmates have argued that the presence of racism had decreased before Trump, but I strongly disagree. I think prior to 2017 these people had just become covert racists and had these conversations in the safety of their homes or private meetings. Donald Trump has made it safe for them to

overtly express all of their nasty opinions without any fear of being confronted. For example, I believe Charlottesville is something that would have not happened just ďŹ ve years ago when we had an AfricanAmerican president. In the past 10 months, it feels like the country has gone back in time and revisiting the Jim Crow era.

The dierence now is Black people are no longer submissive and servile. We are no longer

accepting the abuse and hatred, keeping in mind we fought oppression during Jim Crow as well, but not the tactics have changed. We also now have more white liberals ďŹ ghting against their conservative counterparts, which is a good sign of the changing times. It appears as if the only thing Trump has done positive for the people is help us unite and bond over our collective dislike of him and the hatred that he incites.

A reminder to reset your emotional clock Man Talk

By Timothy Houston Every year about this time, I share my insight on the need to reset your emotional clock.

With the holidays approaching coupled with yearend and New Year’s resolutions, the need to be emotionally strong is essential. What do you do when you get overwhelmed?

How do you deal with the stress and the pressure that each day brings? Every day, a

Tyner From 3 Lamond, “the barriers we’re talking about today are often invisible‚ putting women at a disadvantage as a result of cultural assumptions and organizational structures‚ as well as patterns of interaction that inadvertently beneďŹ t men.â€?

Tyner is the author of the

THOR From 3 architect of the oorplan for the Thor Cos. headquarters space.

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all around you. When you reset your internal clock, you reset your emotional clock as well.

Inner peace produces outer peace. You are able to face the world and the things in it without losing perspective on what is important. Our families beneďŹ t from this peace. This peace is like a river that ows from the heart of God into the heart of men and women.

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.

training as a tool to create access to justice, eradicate inequities and promote equal justice under the law,� said Tyner. “This is my vision of leadership for social justice where we as lawyers focus our time, talent and resources on leading social change. This is my dream of becoming Miss Freedom Fighter Esq. – a wonder woman with a law degree and an afro.�

Throughout her career, Tyner was determined to use her law degree in the struggle for justice in the tradition of

women throughout history who have been in the forefront of movements for social change. “These wonder women are the foremothers on whose shoulders we stand upon today and to challenge us to build our own leadership legacy,� said Tyner. “Some may wonder why women leaders should become a superhero.

The answer for me is simple – our local communities and the global community are waiting.

I believe we, as women leaders, play a key role impacting what

(the Rev.) Dr. (Martin Luther) King, (Jr.) described as the arc of the moral universe. This is a call to leadership – a moral imperative to make a dierence.

Former President Barack Obama challenged each of us to play an active role in leading social change when he stated, ‘the arc of the moral universe may bend toward justice, but it does not bend on its own.’ We as wonder women are those benders.�

Tyner noted that women can make a profound impact in the world if they’re willing to

serve and lead.

Last Friday (Oct. 20) Tyner received a 2017 Dierence Makers Award at a luncheon during the GPSolo 2017 Solo and Small Firm Summit in St. Paul.

The Dierence Maker Award, presented by the American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, recognizes an individual who has made a dierence in the local community.

space in the 90,000 sq. ft. building. The indoor space is just the start. Headquarters sta will have access to a park-like, 8,600 sq. ft. rooftop garden patio adjacent to the main oďŹƒce with views of the Minneapolis skyline.

The open-oďŹƒce oor plan minimizes the use of private oďŹƒces along the windows, with private oďŹƒces centered in the oor plate, leaving the

natural light and views to be shared by all sta and guests. “We could have given the views to the 15 executives, or share it with everyone. We opted for the latter. It just made more sense especially considering our corporate culture,â€? said Hollingsworth.

Windows will span the entire length of the Plymouth Avenue side of the space. The interior space will also features a

Thor Wall of Fame, updated with the latest news of the company’s accomplishments and awards, a “history wall� and a “vision wall.�

About 60 employees will make the trek over from Thor’s existing headquarters in Fridley to the Northside location. The new headquarters space is designed to accommodate the company’s anticipated growth over the next few years, said

Hollingsworth.

Base building amenities also include a mother’s room and the Copeland Art Gallery, which will be home to an Art-erpreneurship Academy, featuring changing exhibits of works from local and regional artists, town halls on community development, and an educational workshop. That space can also be booked for private events.

You must also complete your daily self-evaluation. This requires checking yesterday’s actions against today’s

intentions. The morning is the best time for self-evaluation.

Many people skip this allimportant function for a few

children’s book, “Justice Makes a Dierenceâ€? that features Miss Freedom Fighter, Esq., a character to which she referred in her address. Tyner noted attorneys have an opportunity to make a dierence every day and training provides them with the tools to serve and take the lead as problem solvers and agents of change. She issued a call to leadership, challenging lawyers to use their abilities to generate change in everything they do. “A lawyer as a leader is one who uses their legal

on the southeast corner of the Plymouth and Penn Avenues N. intersection. Much of the oďŹƒce space is already leased to tenants such as Target Corporation, MEDA (Metropolitan Economic Development Association) and Hennepin County’s NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center. Some street-level retail space spaces remain available in the building.

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skipping, their main memory is failing, and their system is headed for a crash. Quiet time leads to self-examination, and

examination is necessary to remain healthy.

Ultimately, you must reset your spiritual clock. We all need daily quiet time with God. We are complicated systems that are comprised of a spirit, soul and body. This complexity is further complicated by the combination of your divine destiny, the things you have experienced in the past, and the present consequences for your actions. Without God to help sort through your baggage, you will explode emotionally, because connecting with God daily leads to peace with others. “When a man’s ways pleases the Lord, even his enemies will be at peace with him� (Proverb 16:7).

You are heading into the busy season, and the need to calm down and slowdown is

little more pressure is added to your emotional reservoir.

Every day it gets closer to capacity. You must learn to reset your emotional clock and refresh your spiritual reservoir.

You must reset your emotional clock. This requires clearing out yesterday’s emotional garbage. When I turn on my home computer in the morning, it goes through a series of bleeps and ashes which it does every time it starts up. It checks to make sure all of the drives and the cylinders are operating correctly. The computer then makes the minor adjustments necessary to keep it running smoothly. It checks itself against itself. Plan some daily quiet time to do things that positively impact your emotions.

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Ultimately, you must reset your spiritual clock. We all need daily quiet time with God.

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If the French Quarter is the musical heart of New Orleans, then Preservation Hall is its heartbeat. Take a group of long-time performers from the venerable concert hall, combine them with the Crescent City’s “Soul Queen” Irma Thomas, throw in the spiritual authority of The Blind Boys of Alabama, and you get a very special evening of music.

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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

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Thursday, Oct. 26 R&B/SOUL PaviElle and Hennepin County Millionaires Club Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 9:30 p.m.

21-plus $8 in advance, $10 at the door Powerhouse PaviElle is both an Emmy Award and Sage Award winner. She returns to Icehouse with her band and Hennepin County Millionaires Club.

Friday, Oct. 27 R&B Keyshia Cole and Tank Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 8 p.m. $90-$204

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Join Thee Urbane Life and Shed G for a Halloween affair like no other. Find your costumes and come ready to party with DJ Miss Brit playing heat all night long. Prizes given for best costumes.

“Finding Neverland” tells the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters – Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother.

Sunday, Oct. 29 WORLD Habib Koité and Bamada The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. $30 advance, $35 day of show Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most popular and recognized musicians, with the current CD, “Ma Ya,” having old more than 60,000 units in North America and more than 100,000 worldwide.

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Impact Variety Show Honey 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 8:00PM

Montana of 300 Cabooze 917 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis 6:30 p.m.

15-plus $25-$50

MAC House presents a variety show of hip-hop, comedy, poetry and bands at Honey in Minneapolis.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Monday, Oct. 30

R&B/SOUL

DANCE

Kenny Lattimore Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Washington Ave., Minneapolis 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $35-$50

Thriller Pop Up Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis 615 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Check out some of the Twin Cities best up and coming vocalists at Honey with John Daniel, Hasani Harris, Exxe, Bailey 26 Cogan, OKnice and Taylor Seaberg.

R&B superstars Keyshia Cole and Tank play a special show at the Orpheum in downtown Minneapolis.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Join choreographer Jeremiah Lewis-Walker for a or a free Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance lesson in The Grand Hotel›s lobby.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

DJ NIGHT/COSTUME PARTY

Tuesday, Oct. 31

R&B/PARTY

DESIGN

Scary, Sexy, Cool Vol. 4 with DJ Miss Brit Darby›s Pub and Grill 315 5th Ave. N., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

21-plus

THEATER

Forever, For Always, For Love A Tribute to Luther Vandross Bunkers Music Bar & Grill 761 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis 8PM

Sewing Class: Texture Social Enterprise Program The Anika Foundation 3900 Thomas Ave. N.,

“Finding Neverland” Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Curry: The spices of life The Un-Bougie Foodie

By Wesley Wright

www.facebook.com/ theunbougiefoodie The Twin Cities is a melting pot of various multicultural cuisines, so a person inquiring about restaurant recommendations that prepare good spicy food, might be met with some consternation.

After perhaps narrowing down the neighborhood, and how spicy the spectrum level should be, establishments such as East Side Thai (879 Payne Ave., St Paul,), Gorkha Palace (23 4th St. N.E. Minneapolis) or Harry Singh’s Original Caribbean (2653 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis) may easily be popular choices that are suggested. These are all restaurants with curry cuisines, with many others that do similar fare. But are all curries the same? No, my young pad Thai, they’re not.

Consider the preceding example restaurant cuisines …

Thai, Indian, and Caribbean.

Dishes that are prepared “curried” – the use of a complex combination of spices and herbs – have commonly an Asian origin, with there being a number of variations that are specific to region, cultural tradition, and just plain preference. However, there is a distinguishable difference.

Indian cuisines, and Caribbean for that matter, both rely on dry spices, or curry powder to produce a spice level

Some of the Twin Cities top musicians gather at Bunkers to celebrate the music of Luther Vandross. Ray Covington, James “Jay Bee” Brown, Jerry Eskridge, Erica West, Tony Axtell, Troy Norton, Brian Kendrick, Daryl Boudreaux, David Eiland, Brian Ziemniak and more are set to perform.

Grammy nominated R&B icon, Kenny Lattimore, returns to Minneapolis for two shows at the Dakota.

Friday, Nov. 3

Often referred to as «Rap God,” Montana of 300 is emerging as one of the hottest MCs in the game. His latest project, «Cursed with A Blessing,» is in the top five on the Billboard rap chart.

Sunday, Nov. 5 THEATER “Ludlow” The Crane Theater 2303 Kennedy St. N.E. #120, Minneapolis 3 p.m.

The year is 1913. Progress runs on coal, but the immigrant miners from southern Colorado are being squeezed beyond endurance. They work the seam while corporate forces arrayed against them spy, manipulate and disrupt, crushing any hint of “union.” “Ludlow” runs through Nov. 19.

Green curry chicken with rainbow chard and mushrooms that lingers on the palate. These types of curries are mostly prepared with spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin and chili peppers.

Thai curries however, are prepared as pastes, usually with fresh chilies, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro; all to provide that heat upfront. Even then, these pastes offer their own levels of heat that are not obvious until someone taste them.

There are variations of curry. Sweet green curry, which originates from central Thailand commonly known as the hottest of the curries, but also very sweet as it is prepared with large amounts of lime juice and coconut milk. Vegetables are often prepared in this sauce.

Red curry is another spicy, fiery curry, because of the amount of red chilies that’s used, gives the dish a reddish color, and is mixed with coconut milk to form the sauce. This is a great curry for various meats (lamb, chicken, beef). Yellow curry is the least spicy of the three types of Thai curries, rich with turmeric, and coconut milk.

And there you have it … a fresh knowledge of curry types that will help you they next time you’re out at your favorite spicy spot. Check out this great green curry chicken recipe.

It’s wonderful over basmati rice. You can find curry pastes similar to the ones in this article at your local Asian markets, such as Shuang Hur or Dragon Star.

Green curry chicken with rainbow chard and mushrooms One package green, red or yellow curry paste

1 red onion, diced 2-3 cups chopped rainbow chard or red cabbage 3 garlic cloves One thumb fresh ginger 1 chopped chili 8-10 mushrooms quartered 1-2 carrots diced 10 green beans (ends off, cut in half) 6 chicken thighs – bone in 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 can coconut milk 1 tbsp. soy sauce 5 dashes fish sauce ‎ 1 tbsp. coconut sugar ‎ 2 spring onions chopped ‎ 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ‎2-3 tsp. salt to taste ‎ 4 cups rice cooked ‎ Mash ginger and garlic together in mortar. Set aside. In a Dutch oven, and on medium heat, sauté onion and chili in coconut oil. Add ginger and garlic and sauté until aromatic, then add curry paste. Once combined, brown chicken on both sides 5-10 minutes and then remove from curry and set aside. To curry, add carrots and sauté 2-3 minutes, then add mushrooms (2-3 minutes), then add beans (2-3 minutes) then chard.

Once the chard has wilted, add the coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a light boil and then turn to low. Return chicken to Dutch oven and allow to summer for 15-20 mins.

Ladle over rice and sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.

Wesley Wright is the creator and host of “The UnBougie Foodie” show, which airs Saturdays at 10 a.m. on WEQY-LP.

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Called the most significant exhibition of Cuban art in the United States in more than 70 years

‘Adiós Utopia: Dreams and Deceptions in Cuban Art Since 1950’ to display at the Walker

Archivo Raúl Martínez

“Rosas y Estrellas” (Roses and Stars), a 1972 painting by Raúl Martínez, will be on display at the Walker Art Center as a part of “Adiós Utopia: Dreams and Deceptions in Cuban Art Since 1950.”

Center for Cuban Studies, New York

Helena Serrano’s “Día del Guerrillero Heroico” (Day of the Heroic Fighter), depicts Argentinian fighter, Che Guevara, one year following his death in 1967.

A landmark exhibition opening at the Walker Art Center on Nov. 11, “Adiós Utopia: Dreams and Deceptions in Cuban Art Since 1950,” views how Cuba’s revolutionary epoch shaped 65 years of Cuban art.

The powerful exhibition establishes a new narrative focused on the experiences of artists who lived and trained in Cuba and is a rare opportunity to discover 100 of the most important works of painting, graphic design, photography, video, installation and performance, created by more than 50 Cuban artists and designers.

Anchored by key moments of 20th- and 21st-century Cuban history, “Adiós Utopia” is a comprehensive and presentation of modern and contemporary Cuban art.

Although many artists have since emigrated from Cuba to live and work abroad, “Adiós Utopia” focuses on the untold narrative of those artists who remained in Cuba, were educated under the revolutionary educational system, and whose careers evolved after Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution. Through a selection of pivotal artworks created in each of seven decades since 1950, the exhibition explores Cuba›s artistic production through the lens of its artists, illuminating both the dreams and deceptions contained within the revolutionary process and the idea of utopia.

“The exhibition explores Cuba’s artistic production through the lens of utopia, both its construction and its deconstruction,” said Olga Viso, Walker Art Center executive director. “‘Adiós Utopia’ will introduce U.S. audiences to key events in Cuban history and explore how this history affected individual artists, shaped the character of art produced on the island, and conditioned the reception of Cuban art both in Cuba and abroad. The exhibition also offers a big, institutional, pan-disciplinary moment for the Walker, in which we have all programs

involved in exploring the art of Cuba across disciplines.”

“CIFO Europa was created to be a platform for Latin American art to the world,» said Ella FontanalsCisneros, founder of CIFO Europa.

«Research for the ‘Adiós Utopia’ project was initiated by CIFO Europa several years ago with a team of important Cuban curators.

I am so delighted that the foundation has led the way to bring this notable exhibition to cities across the U.S., and in collaboration with these prestigious institutions.”

second section, Cult and Deconstruction of the Revolutionary Nation, features photography, sculpture, painting, and installations that chart the formation of national symbols in revolutionary Cuba, as well as the eventual subversion of these symbols by contemporary Cuban artists. The third section, The

Imposition of Words: Discourse, Rhetoric, and Media Controls, addresses the major roles of public speech and censorship in Cuban society. The fourth section, Sea, Borders, Exile, highlights the significance of Cuba’s status as an island in the revolutionary process. The fifth and final section, Inverted Utopias,

Lost Illusions, charts the ways that art in Cuba has acted as a public space for critique and reflection about political revolution, taking on roles that mass media, public assemblies, and civil society have not been permitted to take.

The exhibit run through March 18.

With Cuban art increasingly visible in the United States and abroad, ‘Adiós Utopia’ provides context for understanding the recent surge of interest in the art of Cuba and around U.S./Cuba relations.

There are five sections to the exhibit. The first section, The Utopia of Concrete Art, presents a selection of little known works from the 1950s, when a Constructive art movement flourished briefly on the island. The

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Since bursting on the scene just a couple of short years ago, Go95 (95.3 FM) has been a welcomed addition to the airwaves for lovers of modern hip-hop.

Filling the void left by the departed B96, which switched from a hip-hop format at the start of 2010, Go95 has provided listeners around-the-clock radio access to artists shunned by the corporate controlled pop and old school hiphop stations. And, being an independent station, Go offers local talent with a much needed vehicle to get their music heard.

Part of offering opportunities is providing an outlet for live performance.

Started in July, Shut Up and Rap is a weekly Go happening every Thursday at Modist Brewing Co. in the North Loop (505 N. 3rd St.). Hosted by Go95’s Auggie 5000 and DJ Sophia Eris, Shut Up and Rap is an open mic for hip-hop artists, who are critiqued by a panel of rotating judges. Insight News stopped in to hear what the Twin Cities artists have to offer.

DJ Sophia Eris rockin’ the turntables.

Go95’s Auggie 5000.