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A look inside Paisley Park Fans looking to tour Paisley Park – Prince’s Chanhassen home, studio, nightclub and concert venue – should be warned … the tour starts off on a quite somber note. Walking into the main atrium of Paisley, eyes are first drawn to the walls that are adorned with gold and platinum albums and wallpapered in clouds similar to those in the “Raspberry Beret” video. There’s the immediate recognition that this is sacred space. Then, past the first hallway; lights from the heavens shine through the pyramid shaped glass ceiling and focus on the marble floor designed with Prince’s iconic symbol. And just off the marble sits a
replica of Paisley and on the second level of the replica rests a shiny deep purple encasement. About this time during the tour – just a minute or two in – the guide lets everyone know that encasement is an urn … an urn filled with Prince’s remains. And that’s when it hits. The artist who gave us 39 studio albums and three movies; the artist who sold more than 100 million records; the artist who in many ways put Minnesota on the map and who meant so much to so many … that artist is gone. With the April 21 passing of the legend, there was a bit of back and forth as to what would become
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Black Jo Ann Jenkins: Age disruptor Greek social media Items such as Prince’s motorcycle from “Graffiti Bridge” and outfit from “Under the Cherry Moon” are on display at Paisley Park. The Chanhassen compound will operate as a fulltime museum, with plans for future concerts and recording to take place at the former residence of Prince.
Jo Ann Jenkins Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP CEO, writes in her new book, “Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age” that despite all those ads
on television that tell us 50 is the new 30 or 60 is the new 40, “Fifty is the new 50 – and I, for one, like the looks of it.”
Insight News last month interviewed Jenkins as part of AARP Minnesota’s Community Conversation at Sabathani Community Center. By disrupting aging, she says, we each create our own path to living our best life at every age. Jenkins joined AARP in 2010 as president of AARP Foundation – AARP’s affiliated charity – where she led farreaching development and social impact initiatives including the Drive to End Hunger, a national effort by AARP and AARP Foundation to help millions of older Americans who struggle with hunger every day. In 2013, she was named AARP’s chief operating officer, and in September 2014, was named CEO. Jenkins joined AARP following a 25-year career in government service, most recently serving as chief operating officer at the Library of Congress. While there, she developed and directed the Library’s most high profile
projects, including the renowned National Book Festival and the Library of Congress Experience. In addition to her duties at AARP, Jenkins serves as a member of the National Advisory Board of Caring for Military Families and earlier this year, was named to the Board of Trustees of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. She has received numerous awards including two honorary doctorates in Humane Letters from Washington College (Chestertown, Md.) in May 2014 and Spring Hill College (Mobile, Ala.) in 2016, the 2014 Peace Corps Director’s Award, the 2015 SmartCEO’s BRAVA award honoring top female CEOs, the Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award and one of the Non-Profit Times Power and Influence Top 50 for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2015, she was also named NonProfit Influencer of the Year,and
Community Development, Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC), Hennepin County Workforce Development, the Hennepin County Library and the city of Minneapolis. Library programming in the center will include a Teen Tech Squad, which will lead technology-based workshops designed to develop creative problem solving skills, an overview of library resources that can assist with building job skills and employment-focused learning circles with tips on preparing for job interviews.
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When Donald Trump attacked U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel for his Mexican heritage it set off a firestorm of controversy and it angered many of one organization in particular. Members of Kappa
Johnathan Rabb Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. immediately jumped to Curiel’s defense once it became widely known that the judge is also a Kappa. The fraternity’s grand polemarch (president) even is-
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Groundbreaking for new Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center Community leaders and residents celebrated a groundbreaking last week for the Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center — a onestop shop for education and job training resources. The center, scheduled to open spring 2017, will be located in the first floor of the new Five15 on the Park building, 515 15th Ave. S. It will serve as a pipeline to job opportunities with the public and private sector with a special focus on the neighborhood’s East African community. Anchor partners include nonprofit Emerge
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Watch the Yard is the online media space of Black Greeks and those interested in Black Greek culture. In this photo, members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Delta Sigma Theta (DST), Zeta Phi Beta (ZPB) and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities.
Remembering Jamar Clark Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame
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Employers with a recruiting presence at the center will include Hennepin County, Fairview Health Services, Hennepin County Medical Center, the city of Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College and St. Catherine University. Key goals of the center include tackling the neighborhood’s high unemployment rate, which is around 17 percent, and increasing
access to educational programs. Hennepin County has contributed $250,000 for the center and the City of Minneapolis has pledged $100,000. The Cedar Riverside Partnership has raised additional funding from local charitable foundations. City Council Member
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Black Lives Matter Minneapolis is planning to hold a protest and demand justice for Jamar Clark. The event takes place Nov. 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Elliot Park, Minneapolis, 1000 E. 14th St. Clark was an unarmed 24-year old AfricanAmerican man who was killed by two Minneapolis police officers on Nov. 15 of last year. The shooting kicked off more than a month of continual protests including around-
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Timberwolves win home opener in a rout Harry Colbert, Jr.
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Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns goes in for a first quarter lay-up during the team’s home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Timberwolves won big, 11680. Towns finished with 11 points.
Rookie guard Kris Dunn fires off a three-point shot during the first quarter of the season home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. Dunn, who finished with 10 points, started in the place of Rickey Rubio, who was out with an elbow injury.
After dropping the season’s first two games on the road, one to the Memphis Grizzlies, the
Minnesota Timberwolves got payback in a big way Tuesday night (Nov. 1) in a 116-80 thrashing of the Grizzlies. The Wolves sprinted out to a 29-16 first quarter lead and never looked back after that. Guard Zach LaVine had the hot hand, going off for 31 points on an 11-18 shooting night including knocking down five from three-point land. All five Wolves starters finished in double figures with Andrew Wiggins and Gorgui Dieng tallying 17 apiece and Karl-Anthony Towns going
for 11 points and 10 rebounds. Rookie guard Kris Dunn, starting in the place of injured Ricky Rubio, finished with 10 points. The Wolves go on the road for back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday against Brooklyn and Orlando before returning home for Saturday and Sunday matchups against Los Angeles … Clippers and Lakers.
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Abdi Warsame said jobs are critical to improving conditions in East African communities. He has spent two-and-a-half years working on the vision for the opportunity center. “ I n c r e a s e d employment will help people in my community lift themselves out of poverty and give new opportunities to the next generation,” said Warsame.
“Broadening the skill base and building community capacity helps alleviate issues of unemployment, underemployment, lack of homeownership and poverty.” H e n n e p i n County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin said the Opportunity Center will be a significant asset for the neighborhood and provide a direct path for jobs. “We hope to attract nine employer partners with a total combined workforce of over 30,000 employers and 2,100 live job postings to Cedar
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Riverside,” said McLaughlin. “With their support, we will close the opportunity gap in this thriving neighborhood.” Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges said the center will help the City tackle disparities. “The Opportunity Center will play a critical role in promoting equity in Minneapolis and closing the skills gap. It will be an invaluable asset for our East African community — providing access to a wide array of resources that will help jobseekers forge career paths and develop strong visions for their future,” said Hodges.
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Promises made must lead to actions taken Child Watch
By Marion Wright Edelman Thus says the Lord: Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears; for there is a reward for your work, says the Lord: they shall come back from the land of the enemy; there is hope for your future, says the Lord: your children shall come back to their own country. - Jeremiah 31:16–17 The Rev. Shannon DaleyHarris quotes this passage from scripture in the preface to her powerful new book “Hope for the Future: Answering God’s Call to Justice for Our Children.” She says, “Even in the midst of the enormous problems our children face — poverty, gun violence, abuse, neglect, lack of health care, and more — I do believe there is hope for our future, that we can bring all children to an experience of safety, love and justice. It will take more than weeping, God reminds us, it will take work — and to keep at that work we need to stay close to God.” It’s time for that work. “Hope for the Future” is a series of 12 meditations that include scripture passages, moving true stories and examples from other movements and faithful leaders to inspire all those working to create a better world for our children. It’s a book that could be used as a devotional or in group discussions by everyone from parents to pastors. Daley-Harris has long been speaking out on the call to care for children in every major faith tradition and calling on
people to turn faith into action. As the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)’s Religious Affairs advisor and director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry for two decades, she coordinates the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths Celebrations. Every year congregations of many faiths observe the Children’s Sabbath by drawing on DaleyHarris’s resources and the texts and teachings of their religious traditions to hear and respond to the holy and eternal call for love and justice that urges special care and protection for children, especially those who are poor. Just past was the 25th anniversary of the annual Children’s Sabbaths Celebrations. This year’s theme, “Children of Promise: Closing Opportunity Gaps,” focused on the inherent promise in every child, made in God’s image, and on the importance of keeping our promises as adults, leaders, and people of faith to treat all children with equality, dignity, justice and love. In America, we are good at making promises but far less good at keeping them. We promise all children a free and equal education, but millions of children are consigned to failing schools bereft of adequate resources, and 62 years after Brown v. Board of Education a majority of Black children are still receiving a separate and unequal education. We promise families that if they work hard and play by the rules they can get ahead, but millions of hard-working parents find that a minimum wage doesn’t lift their family above the poverty line. We promise that all people are created equal with a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but children find that the lottery of birth and geography gives some of them enormous advantages
Talk, Read, Sing Minneapolis Public Schools joins city in support of Talking is Teaching Minneapolis Board of Education Vice Chair Kim Ellison announced Minneapolis Public Schools’ support of the community-wide Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing, campaign, which helps prepare children for kindergarten. Too Small to Fail, a joint initiative of the Clinton Foundation and The Opportunity Institute, has partnered with the city of Minneapolis on the campaign to encourage families and caregivers to talk, read and sing with their children beginning at birth to help them build vocabulary and language skills. “All too often we see children start kindergarten who are already behind their peers,” said Ellison. “This is our chance to come together and build the strong foundation our children need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.” Minneapolis Mayor
Betsy Hodges applauded the partnership as a way to improve outcomes for Minneapolis students. “I am excited to work with Minneapolis Public Schools, Too Small to Fail, and our other partners to give families the tools they need to prepare their children for lifelong learning,” said Mayor Hodges. Minneapolis Public Schools has committed to providing families with Talking is Teaching materials. In June, the city of Minneapolis launched the Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing campaign with assistance from Too Small to Fail. The effort includes a multimedia campaign and engages more than 10 community partners, nonprofits and local businesses. Learn more at www.toosmall.org or www. talkingisteaching.org.
while others face profound and persistent hindrances, and we allow these gaps to grow wider rather than narrower over time.
During the Children’s Sabbath, people of all faiths promised to work to close the opportunity gaps now and in the years to come so that each and every
child has a fair chance to succeed. An election year is especially rife with promises. Candidates assure us of what they will do to improve the lives of children and families as they kiss babies and pause for photo ops with cute children. Will those promises be kept after the ballots are cast? We must commit to pay attention to the promises politicians are making to children and families and hold them accountable if they are elected. We must keep our disciplined attention on policy decisions long after the election spotlight has switched off. People of faith and goodwill must put their bodies and souls in motion to curb morally obscene and indefensible child poverty rates, wealth and income inequality, massive miseducation of poor children of color, lack of affordable quality child care and preschool
opportunities, preventable hunger and homelessness, mass incarceration and unjust criminal justice systems that criminalize the poor and bullying and demagogic politicians encouraging assault of nonviolent protesters. The time is ripe right now to do what is right and reject the ugliness, violence, demagoguery and greed that have permeated far too much of our political discourse. We must move forward and not backward and teach our children how to disagree strongly without disagreeing wrongly. The election is one more opportunity for our nation to choose leaders who share our hope for our children’s futures and model the behavior we want our young to learn. To do that we must do the work and get out and vote — every time. Every vote is precious and a responsibility of being a good citizen steward. The call is always
urgent. Daley-Harris reminds us, “We don’t have time to move at the world’s sluggish pace to rescue our children. We don’t have time for filibustering in Congress and for frittering away our own time; we don’t have time for business-as-usual foot dragging at the Capitol or slogging our way through our own routines. We can’t keep moving at the world’s pace if we are going to protect children as God expects of us . . . as we pursue justice as God intends, we need, my friends, to say to one another as a blessing, a reminder, and a prodding, ‘Godspeed.’” Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund. For more information go to www. childrensdefense.org.
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Fall in love with fall foods The Orange Moon By Michelle Mitchum, MPH. HHP
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It’s no secret, that fall has arrived. It is not around the corner, it is not on the way. Fall is here. And accompanying the cooler temperatures, and earth-tones of the season, are a plethora of savory flavors. The colors of the foods of the season are just as beautiful in colors and textures, and intricate as the pallet of foliage, as it changes from lush green to gorgeous hues of yellow, orange and golden brown. Fall foods can be exciting. There are the staple foods of the season, such as apples, butternut squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and yams. These foods are grounding, as they provide energy and sustenance to support your body during months of low physical activity and lower external
temperatures. These foods contain protein, fiber, glucose and minerals, including sodium and potassium, creating the perfect environment for energy sustainability and cell support. The flavors of fall foods are rich and decadent, and should be experienced with care and appreciation. These foods can be prepared in many different ways, for and example – pumpkin and butternut squash can be prepared as a savory soup or sweet pastry or pie. The activities around gathering and preparing fall foods also provide great opportunities to participate in outdoor exercise. One of the more popular activities includes apple and pumpkin picking. Crisp temperatures plus beautiful foliage plus delicious food equals healthy
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From 1 sued a statement in defense of Curiel. The reason the fact of the judge’s fraternity became so widely known is because Curiel’s affiliation was pointed out in an online article on www.WatchTheYard.com. Watch the Yard is the online media space of Black Greeks and those interested in Black Greek culture. The site that receives more than one million hits per month, is the brainchild of 28-year-old Jonathan Rabb, a native of South Minneapolis and a University of Minnesota graduate. Rabb, who is also a Kappa, created the site while in Germany on a Fulbright scholarship. He said the project was in part a fulfillment of a required project, but more so, because of a longing to stay connected to the Black Greek community at the U of M – his former “yard.” “For my project I was charged with focusing on audience development so I created a YouTube channel of original content. I came up with the idea for Watch the Yard because I was away from my yard (campus) and wanted to know what was going on back home with the organizations at the U of M,” said Rabb. “And I figured that there was a demand for others who wanted to stay connected to their yards but were really far away. I wanted to connect Black Greek culture in one digital space.” Rabb has done a lot of connecting. When word of the site spread Rabb said he was flooded with emails of people sending him videos of Black Greeks that date back to 1982. “I have the biggest collection in the nation of Black fraternity and sorority videos,” said Rabb. “I have people who will go into the closet and dust off videotapes and send them to me to post.” Indeed, in visiting the site, viewers can watch hours upon hours of competition step shows, Black Greeks strolling – a synchronized line of dancing performed by members of the various Black Greek-letter organizations – and other activities involving members of the Divine Nine – the nine traditionally recognized Black fraternities and sororities. In addition to videos, there are postings of
4. Garnish with fresh rosemary and place in refrigerator for 2 hours then serve. newsworthy stories involving Black Greek-letter organizations and their members. Though Rabb is a Kappa, he makes it a point to equally highlight the positive works of all nine organizations. “Black Greeks are at the forefront of a lot of what’s happening in the AfricanAmerican community,” said Rabb. “The guy who went on
The site that receives more than one million hits per month, is the brainchild of 28-year-old Jonathan Rabb, a native of South Minneapolis and a University of Minnesota graduate.
a hunger strike the protest at the University of Missouri that got the president fired is a Sigma (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.) and another key protester was the student body president and he was an Alpha (Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc.), Colin Kapernick is a Kappa, Sandra Bland was S. G. Rho (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.),” said Rabb. “(U.S. Atty. Gen.) Loretta Lynch is a Delta (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). Six of the people killed in the South Carolina church shooting were members of Black Greek-letter organizations. I wanted to create a place where we can talk about these issues when news happens and it affects the Black Greek community.” Several non-Greeks are checking out Watch the Yard too. Stories posted on Rabb’s site have been shared by the Huffington Post, New York Times and even by rapper 2 Chainz. With the success of the site Rabb has set his sights on another popular subculture – Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band culture. Earlier this fall Rabb launched Watch the Bands (www.WatchTheBands.com). The site features current and vintage band footage from bands representing several HBCUs. “I want to do what I did with Watch the Yard for Black marching bands,” said Rabb. “If you go down South that culture is really thick.”
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McKnight names Kara Carlisle as Vice President of Programs Following a national search, The McKnight Foundation has named Kara Inae Carlisle as its next vice president of programs. She is currently director of New Mexico programs at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. Carlisle becomes the third vice president leading McKnight’s program areas since 1975, when the Foundation began hiring staff. In this position, she will provide leadership, management, and oversight for all grant program–related activities of the Foundation. She will work closely with the McKnight board, president Kate Wolford, and other senior staff to pursue the organization’s mission of improving the quality of life for present and future generations. She begins at McKnight on January 9, 2017.
“I am thrilled Kara will be joining us as our new vice president of programs,” said Wolford. “She brings deep experience working nationally and in place-based philanthropy. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated great strengths in collaboration, community engagement, and thoughtful analysis. In addition, I value her versatility with the wide range of tools McKnight uses to create social impact.” A Career Dedicated to Strengthening Communities Kara Carlisle has worked at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for eight years. As director of the New Mexico Program team, Carlisle is responsible for overall strategic direction and management of Kellogg’s over-$85 million portfolio of active investments into the state. She directs
Kara Carlisle the conceptualization and implementation of a placebased strategy, leadership development, partnership cultivation, capacity building, policy, communications,
evaluation, and knowledge development. Under her leadership, the program achieved some key outcomes such as developing an ecosystem to support dual language and culture-based education spanning early education through university programs serving tribes, pueblos, and diverse populations across the state of New Mexico. Prior to her promotion to program director, she was a program officer in the Community and Philanthropic Engagement Team. In that role, she developed Kellogg’s first manual to inform the foundation’s approach to place-based grantmaking. She also conceptualized and implemented convenings and strategic communications. Before joining Kellogg, she was associate
director at Zócalo Public Square and a development consultant. Earlier, while at Korean American CoalitionLos Angeles, she designed, organized, and implemented inter-group dialogues and mediation between a variety of ethnic groups and served as the lead for developing youth programs. An active participant in civic life, Carlisle served as president of the City of Los Angeles’ Human Relations Commission in 2007 and 2008, as a resident at the Los Angeles Eco-Village Intentional Community, and as past chair of the Empowerment Congress serving the County of Los Angeles. She is also a former board member for the National Association for Community Mediation in Washington, DC. Carlisle holds an MBA
from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, as well as an MDiv in Urban Studies and Education from Claremont School of Theology. She earned her BA at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. “I am honored and delighted to join The McKnight Foundation in service to communities across Minnesota and beyond,” said Carlisle. “This is a unique opportunity to work alongside colleagues and partners to build upon incredible work while offering what I’ve learned from more than 15 years working in diverse communities on a wide range of complex challenges.” Carlisle takes over the office from Neal Cuthbert, who retires at the end of the year after serving more than 25 years at McKnight.
DEED receives national development finance award
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has
received a national award for its success in using financing tools, resources and programs to encourage economic development in the state. The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) named DEED the winner of its 2016 Distinguished Development Finance State Agency Award. The Columbus, Ohiobased national association recognized DEED for its efforts to build a more prosperous Minnesota, citing the many
Credit for the gift doesn’t matter; it’s the gift that’s important FUNdraising Good Times
By Mel and Pearl Shaw November and December are times of increased giving. So many of us are relationship and philanthropy focused. We open our homes to friends and family; and we open our wallets to nonprofits. Knowing that many choose to make financial gifts during this time, nonprofits focus on reaching out to donors through direct mail, online campaigns and in-person requests. Altruism is in the air. And so is the business of nonprofit fundraising. With this column we explore the balance between internal nonprofit fundraising pressures and the external realities of donor focused fundraising. I n t e r n a l l y , organizations put attention on reaching their fundraising goals. This manifests in different ways. Board members may want to ensure they get “credit” for their efforts and are recognized as fulfilling their board-related fundraising responsibilities. Employees with fundraising as a job responsibility want to get “credit,” ensuring they meet their job requirements, and increase their experience, expertise and perceived competence. All parties want to make sure the nonprofit – big or small – meets its fundraising goal. But sometimes we forget that fundraising is truly a team effort. There is no one person who “makes it happen.” The person who solicits donors plays a major role in fundraising, especially when it comes to soliciting gifts at the highest level. But even in these cases there is more than
meets the eye. For example, at a very basic level, if your program or institution doesn’t deliver it doesn’t matter who makes the ask. This means your program staff, faculty, social workers, artists and/or administrative employees all play a key fundraising role. It’s the same with your CFO. If your money isn’t well managed most major donors will know and that can become a roadblock to securing major gifts. Externally, among your donors, people really don’t care who gets credit for their gift. That is not their focus. They care about your organization’s work and the level of trust they experience. Donor focused philanthropy puts the donor and his or her goals first. It is through the work of nonprofits that so many of us can see our dreams accomplished. If we believe in accessible, higher education we give to scholarship funds. Those who believe every child deserves a home give to foster care programs and those believing in the visions of equality and equity give to civil rights groups. There are as many organizations to give to as there are aspirations in our hearts. Donors may also have well-defined or unspoken personal, business or political goals associated with their giving. Some want to honor a family member or community leader. Others want to raise their profile. Recognizing donor motivation is important to meeting donors’ needs. Related to this, the year-end may not be the right time for a donor to give. Your organization’s timing is not their priority. You need to respect that. Giving and receiving are joyous outcomes of fundraising. Don’t let the pressure of the season take away your joy. Find the right balance. Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of the new book “FUNdraising Good Times Classics Vol. 1,” available on Amazon.com.
resources the agency provides to businesses, including guides and fact sheets. The CDFA also noted DEED’s financing programs, including the Minnesota Investment Fund, which provides support that local governments can use to make loans for business expansion projects, and the Job Creation Fund, which can provide companies with up to $1 million for construction and job creation initiatives. “This award is a
great honor that recognizes the outstanding work that DEED is doing on behalf of businesses and communities in Minnesota,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. “The agency’s efforts are contributing to job growth and new business investments throughout the state.” Besides DEED, three other economic development entities were recognized by the CDFA. The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Maricopa (Arizona)
received the Distinguished Development Finance Local Agency Award, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. (Pennsylvania) received the Excellence in Development Finance Program Award and Prince George’s County (Maryland) received the Excellence in Development Finance Project Award. The awards were presented on Nov. 3 at the 2016 CDFA National Development Finance Summit in New Orleans.
CDFA is comprised of the nation’s leading members of the development finance community representing public, private and nonprofit entities. DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development.
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Washington Life Magazine named her one of the Power 100. INSIGHT: What led you to AARP? How did you get here? JENKINS: It was AARP’s mission that attracted me. As I got into my 50s, I recognized how important AARP’s mission to help people live their best lives as they get older is. I had wanted to lead a foundation or non-profit and when the opportunity came up to head AARP Foundation, I took it. We revamped the foundation to focus on four issues that are critical to the most vulnerable Americans 50 and older – hunger, housing, isolation and income – and we have been able to have an impact … to make their lives better. INSIGHT: You mentioned that you were drawn to AARP because of its mission. Tell us about that mission and why you think it’s important. JENKINS: We must create a new mindset around aging – a new way of thinking about possible solutions. In my book, I lay out the framework for how we can go about doing this. Here’s the premise in a nutshell. We need to change the conversation in this country about what it means to grow older. The way people are aging is changing, but many of our attitudes and stereotypes about aging are not. We need to challenge those old stereotypes and attitudes and spark new solutions so more people can choose how they want to live and age. Disrupting aging
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is not only about changing the conversation; it’s also about changing the reality of aging – individual behaviors, social norms, public policies and private sector practices. It encompasses changing the culture –how we perceive, what we believe and how we behave … as individuals, as institutions and collectively as a society. We’ve added more years to average life expectancy since 1900 than in all human history up to that time, combined. Today, because of increased longevity and generally better health, we have opportunities for continued productivity and growth our parents and generations before us never had. The good news is that (the) way people are aging is changing; mostly for the better. The bad news is that many of our beliefs and perceptions of aging have not changed, nor have our solutions for supporting people as they age.
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it as more of a problem than an accomplishment. The simple truth is that most of us want to live a long life, but none of us want to get old. The negative stereotypes of aging are so ingrained in our psyches, they are difficult to overcome. Most of us don’t even try. We either
described it well. She wrote, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.” INSIGHT: You say that it’s not our age we need to fight against,
The simple truth is that most of us want to live a long life, but none of us want to get old.
they are at 20 or 30 or 40. And that’s the way it should be. Experience matters. It has value and helps define who we are and the contributions we make to society at any age. Muhammad Ali once said that people who see life the same way at 50 that they did at 20 have wasted 30 years of their lives. In today’s world, we might add that people who see life at 80 the same way they did at 50 have also wasted 30 years. Because of our life experiences, we see the world through a lens shaped by experiencing the ups and downs of life, by the wisdom gained from those experiences and by the comfort that comes from having a better understanding of who we are as individuals and what we want from life. INSIGHT: There are certain realities – mostly having to do with health and financial security – that make aging a challenge. How do we address these, especially if we are going to be living longer?
it’s ageism. What role do you think ageism plays in shaping our culture’s approach to aging and longevity?
JENKINS: One of the biggest challenges is simply changing the perception of aging. I wrote “Disrupt Aging” to change the conversation in this country around what it means to get older. It’s not about aging; it’s about living. I want to give people the opportunity to embrace aging as something to look forward to; not something to fear; to see it as a period of growth, not decline; to recognize the opportunities, not just the challenges and, perhaps most importantly, to see themselves and others as contributors to society, not burdens. Our ability to live longer, healthier, more productive lives is one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. Yet, we don’t see it that way. We often view
just accept the old stereotypes and live out the negative image of aging, or we deny that we are aging and fight it with every fiber of our being – and in some cases with every dollar in our bank account. If you go to the Google search bar and type “I lie about my blank,” the first word that pops up is age. And what about those ads on TV that tell us “50 is the new 30,” or “60 is the new 40?” We’ve all seen them. I like to say that “50 is the new 50” and I, for one, like the looks of it. And, I’m guessing most of you would agree. We’re not becoming younger as we get older. We can’t, no matter how much we may try. Instead, let’s redefine what it means to be our age. I’ve benefitted immensely from the experiences and wisdom these years have brought me, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. I think the poet, Maya Angelou,
JENKINS: It’s not our own aging we need to fight against, it’s the ageist attitudes and perceptions that permeate our society and which play such a huge role in shaping our culture. Think of it this way. Today it is socially unacceptable to ignore, ridicule or stereotype someone based on their gender, race or sexual orientation. So why is it still acceptable to do this to people based on their age? Aging is not a problem any more than living is … it’s a human experience, a natural part of life. If you think about it, many of the issues we face today as we grow older have very little to do with age or youth. They evolve around life’s experiences. And our life’s experiences at 50 or 60 or 70 are much different than
JENKINS: From our work at AARP Foundation, I know that people face real challenges every day. Many struggle to meet their most basic needs … health, financial, caring for themselves and their families. They don’t want to be limited or defeated by these challenges. They want to win back their opportunities. We need to disrupt aging to help people confront their challenges and embrace their opportunities to the fullest extent possible. That requires changing the way we talk about aging from something we fear to something we look forward to. We must involve all sectors of society. I refer to this as the three Ps... the public sector; government at all levels, the private sector; business, organizations and non-profit institutions and the personal sector; each of
the-clock protests outside of the Minneapolis Police Department’s 4th Precinct and the shutting down of major
roadways including Interstate 94 and several streets in downtown Minneapolis. More protest ensued
after it was announce by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman that he was declining to bring charges
against Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze, the officers responsible for Clark’s death.
INSIGHT: What do you see as the biggest challenge to making your vision a reality?
us individually. We have to address health disparities, make communities more livable, support caregiving, build statebased retirement savings plans and protect Social Security. INSIGHT: What does success look like for you? When you get to the end of your time as AARP CEO, what would you like to look back and see? JENKINS: I believe that we can create a society where all people can grow older knowing they have access to the care, information and services they need to lead healthier lives with independence and dignity; where they have the financial resources and opportunities to match their longer life expectancy and where they are an integral and inspirational asset to society. By focusing on health, wealth and self, (we) disrupt aging (and) will begin to alter the mindset around aging. And believe me, as we go about designing our own lives, we need a new mindset, new skills; and perhaps most all, courage. Maya Angelou once said that at 50 each of us becomes the person we always wanted to be. I think that’s true. I believe that age and experience can expand the possibilities in life for every member of society. When we disrupt aging and embrace it as something to look forward to instead of something to fear, we can begin to discover our real possibilities for becoming the person we always wanted to be. And together, we can build a society where all people are valued for who they are, not judged by how old they are.
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Health Writing down goals helps with accountability
Insight-2-Health Challenge participants encouraged to ‘push through’
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Eight weeks into the Insight-2Health Fitness Challenge and most participants are achieving their health and fitness goals. But even with success comes temptation. Challenge nutritionist, Julie “Nutrition Julie” McMahon, offered some advice on avoiding sugary traps during this time of year and remaining motivated to continue on the path to healthy living. “I’m hearing from a lot of you about challenges such as stress and ‘junk’ food at work and now Halloween
treats around the house. I’m also hearing that many of you are ‘pushing through’ the challenges and making a choice to care for yourself. Make November the month where you say, ‘This isn’t something I’m trying to do; this is something that I’ve decided to do,’” advised McMahon. “It’s that ‘all in’ attitude that gets us to our goals and it’s never too late to start. Congrats to all of you who are dedicated to fulfilling your mission.” McMahon suggested participants choose their
own beginner or advanced challenge and write in an email to someone else. “Writing it down and
sending it out for accountability is part of the process,” said McMahon. “Maybe it’s from a past week or maybe it’s
something you know you need to work on. Whatever it is, choose your challenge.”
People with diabetes can prevent vision loss You can’t feel it. You can’t see it … until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy affects 7.7 million Americans, and that number is projected to increase to more than 14.6 million people by 2030. Many African-Americans are included in these statistics. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 800,000 African-Americans have diabetic retinopathy, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 1.2 million people by 2030. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for diabetic eye disease. Once vision is lost, it often cannot be restored. People with diabetes should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year to help protect their sight.
Keeping diabetes in control is key to slowing the progression of vision complications like diabetic retinopathy. Early detection, timely treatment and appropriate follow-up care can reduce a person’s risk by 95 percent for severe vision loss from diabetic eye disease. “Only about half of all people with diabetes get an annual comprehensive dilated eye exam, which is essential for detecting diabetic eye disease early, when it is most treatable. Newer and better treatments are available for the first time in decades, making early detection even more important,” said Dr. Paul Sieving, director of NEI. With no early symptoms, diabetic eye disease – a group of conditions including cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy – can affect anyone with type one or type two diabetes. African-Americans are at higher risk for losing vision or going blind from diabetes. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 13 percent of African-Americans have diagnosed diabetes. “More than ever, it’s important for people with diabetes to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. New treatments are being developed all the time, and we are learning that different treatments may work best for different patients. What hasn’t changed is that early treatment is always better,” said Dr. Suber Huang, chair of the Diabetic Eye Disease Subcommittee for NEI’s National Eye Health Education Program and member of the NEIfunded Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network. “There has never been a more hopeful time in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.” For more information on diabetic eye disease, tips on finding an eye care professional, or information on financial assistance, visit www.nei.nih. gov/diabetes or call NEI at (301) 496–5248.
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Lifestyle Man Talk : My victory starts with me Some years ago, I wrote a little poem that stated, “If I am to see victory, my victory starts with me, by changing the way of what I do and what I say.” This little jingle was my way of saying that I have the power to steer my life in the direction that leads to victory. My words, actions and the belief about myself are more powerful than anything others say about me. I must speak positive words into my spirit. By doing this, I affirm that if I am to see victory; my victory starts with me. To see victory, I must acknowledge that my life will go in the direction that I steer it.
Nothing will impact the life of an individual more than the words and the will of that person. What you think and say about yourself supersedes the words of others. If you want success, and you are willing to work hard to get it, nothing will be able to keep you from it. But if you fail to take responsibility or ownership for your actions, or place more value on the words of others, you will always be limited in what you can accomplish. For your life, the steering wheel is in your hands, and you must steer it in the direction that you want it to go. To see victory, I must
acknowledge that change is necessary. If nothing changes, then nothing changes. In other words, if you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten. Change is required. When you use life experiences to make changes for the better, you grow and develop. Embrace change. The more you welcome it, the more empowered you are to use it. Change is not your enemy. It is the vehicle that catapults you towards the victory you seek. To see victory, you must be willing to do things differently. Start by getting up an hour earlier. Use this time
to write your life’s mission statement. This statement will help you to say no to the things outside of your life scope and yes to the things that are in your personal mission statement. Without a mission statement, your life will run on autopilot. To do things differently, you should also feed your mind, body and spirit with good things. Your life will be different because you are different. To see victory, you must talk differently. Words shape actions. The things you say will be the catalyst for the actions you take. “Truly, I tell you, if
anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done to them,” (Mark 11:23). Don’t let the things that you see in the natural limit the things you speak in the spirit. Speak faith to the mountains in your life and you will have great success. If you speak it and believe it, you can achieve it. When you take ownership of the direction your life is headed, accept change, do the right things, and speak faith to the mountains in your life, nothing will be impossible
to you. The world and the things that are in it will be available to those who refuse to be denied. We all have challenge. We all have opposition; but not all have faith. For my life’s mission, I declare that I will only speak life, and I will only believe life. I acknowledge that if I am to see victory, my victory starts with me. Timothy Houston is an author, minister, and motivational speaker. To get a copy of his books, or for questions, comments or more information, go to www. tlhouston.com.
Common courtesy needs to be more common Child Focus
By Gloria Freeman After slipping on my finest heels, donning a stunning dress, getting the earrings just right and nailing the lip stick pick, we pulled up to the front of one of our community’s treasured Hennepin Avenue theatres to attend a live off-Broadway production. Okay, so my heels may not have sparkled, the dress may have not been all that, the earrings may have been a bit much and my lip stick pick may have missed the mark, but that’s beside the point. Attending this theater event was intended to be a special night out on the town, and up until we arrived at the theater, it looked like we were on
our way to having an enjoyable, memorable evening. We arrived with eager anticipation, intending to dot the cityscape with our laughter, joy, and a rare feeling of worry-free glee. As we entered the spectacular lobby, it was clear that hundreds of other patrons, whose faces effervesced, had put as much work into getting their garb just right, showing off their favorite shoes, and nailing their lipstick picks. For all in attendance, judging by what could be deemed their classy demeanor and glitzy outfits, attending the theater on this evening was intended to be something special. As we took our places, in a grand space accessorized with red velvet seats and shiny chandeliers, something from jump seemed amiss. Instead of hearing the usual, dignified hush from theater goers who were gathered, there seemed to be extra loud comments and cackle coming from a certain section of the room. There was laughter
that was obnoxiously loud from a group of people using the opposite of what could be considered their inside voices. Suddenly I had that same feeling so many of us get when we hear about a national tragedy that unfolds across our television screens, with either a mass shooting or random act of terrorism … “Oh Lord, please don’t let it be a Black person who’s causing this mess.” As the lights began to dim signaling the start of the show, I hoped and prayed the unwelcome noise coming from a smattering of audience members would cease. Unfortunately, by this time, it had become obvious the loud, garish voices weren’t coming from the mostly white folks who filled the auditorium. It was coming from some of our own. Surely, as the actors began to take to the stage, the awkward outbursts and outsized banter of these audience members would come to an end. Unfortunately, not only did the
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inappropriate clatter continue, it seemed to get louder and louder with every scene. In fact, it was almost like the interrupting culprits were making the unwanted racket on purpose, daring someone to turn and tell them to hush. Interestingly, neither I nor anyone else in the theater that night took their bait. Instead, we all just grinned and bared the intrusion into what should have been a special indulgence and treat. As the days passed after attending the production, I pondered what in the world would cause folks to act in such a disruptive manner in a public venue? I asked myself if I was more angry or sad about what had happened that night. What was I to make of folks who clearly seemed to lack any home-training? Unfortunately, after paying $175 for each ticket to see the show, the night was what it was. But, the fact that it was our people in the theater causing such havoc still weighed heavy
on my heart. In thinking back on the night, I realized that the heels, the dress, the earrings and the lipstick I had chosen may have been out of style. But, home-training should never go out of style. Respecting others in a public space should never be considered passé. Saying please and thank you should never be considered an old relic of the past. Uttering the words, “excuse me” after accidently bumping into someone should never be considered so retro we just keep forging ahead after intruding on someone else’s physical space. Simply put, thinking of others after we step out of our front doors to hit the public realm should never go out of style. Nobody that night dared to confront the folks who seemed to be without any glimpse of home-training. Thinking back, being angry at my people isn’t the answer. Instead, the answer lies in making sure we teach our children at the earliest of ages
how to act in public; how to treat other people. The formula for positive change in this arena lies in exposing our children to the community treasures in our midst, teaching our little ones how to conduct themselves in the nicest of settings. We should do this not just out of respect for others, or even our own people, but out of respect for themselves; with a sense of dignity and crown of glory that each of us deserves to wear. Today, my anger and frustration has turned to hope. Hence, I can extend the very same compassion to myself, which must mean, I got the heels, the dress, the earrings and the lipstick for that night just right. Gloria Freeman is President/CEO of Olu’s Center, an intergenerational childcare and senior day program, and can be reached at gfreeman@ olushome.com.
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Community Flint, Michigan water crisis could happen anywhere (StatePoint) Although many Americans are aware of the water crises taking place in different parts of the country, such as Flint, Michigan and New Jersey, most believe themselves to be far removed from these situations. Experts caution however, that what’s happening there could happen anywhere, anytime to whole neighborhoods, individual streets or even just to a specific house. Indeed, plumbing components still could legally
contain up to eight percent lead as recently as January 2014. The good news is there are steps you can take to protect your family. “The most important thing individual families can do to improve water quality is to filter it at home,” says Joseph Harrison, former chief of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Branch. Harrison says there are filters that require installation, but the easiest option is to purchase a filtering system available at a local retailer that
you fill with water and put in your fridge. Such systems come in various shapes and sizes, making them a good option for any size family or fridge. For example, ZeroWater offers the only portable gravity-fed pour through filtration device that reduces the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measurement down to virtually zero and are certified by the NSF for lead reduction and other heavy metals to a safe level. By removing 99.6
percent of all total dissolved solids, the filters get a 000 measurement on the digital water meter, which is equivalent to purified bottled water. They also remove more pharmaceuticals and chemicals than other leading two-stage filter brands, according to Good Housekeeping Research. “Until all lead pipes in the water infrastructure system are safely replaced, consumers are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their families from lead,” says
Harrison. “That’s why it’s so important to treat your water with a filter certified to reduce lead content.” While all families should take steps to protect their health, proactive measures are especially crucial for families with pregnant women and children under six years old. This is because lead toxin exposure primarily affects developing brains and causes reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental delays and fetal deaths.
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Area nonprofit seeking tax volunteers to assist low income filers Prepare + Prosper (P+P) is looking for hundreds of volunteers for the upcoming tax season to help low-income households build brighter financial futures. P+P trains all volunteers, who in turn put their skills to use throughout the Twin Cities by preparing taxes, working one-on-one with customers to discuss their individual financial goals and providing customer support and service for taxpayers. “You can make a
tangible difference,” said Tracy Fischman, P+P executive director. “Volunteers play an important role in helping hardworking families with lowincomes turn tax time into a money moment. A tax refund can account for 30 percent or more of one’s annual income. When families receive this refund, they use it to pay down debt or pay bills, make important purchases and save.” According to Fischman, in 2016, volunteers returned $24.7 million in refunds to 13,000
taxpayers and additionally; volunteer financial advocates helped 1,200 customers save $1.9 million of their tax refunds. Fischman said because of the significant refunds that low-income taxpayers receive, they are often targeted by paid preparers that charge high fees. Through P+P’s free tax preparation sites, volunteers provide customers with access to 100 percent of their refunds in addition to offering financial services at no charge. P+P is looking for
volunteers who speak English, Spanish and Somali. Tax knowledge is not needed for all positions. All volunteers receive training and support, and those preparing and reviewing taxes will become IRS-certified. P+P operates eight sites in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hopkins and Bloomington. Locations include their main office in St. Paul, Minneapolis Urban League, Resource West, Eastside Financial Center, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, East Side Neighborhood
Services, Hope Community Center, and Creekside Community Center. For those interested in volunteering, P+P is holding orientations through December 20 at their main office in St. Paul, 2610 University Ave. W, Suite 450. To sign up for
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Ellison keynotes MABL Scholarship Gala
Rep. Keith Ellison The Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) will host its scholarship gala on Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott City Center, 30 S. 7th St., Minneapolis. Rep. Keith Ellison will keynote the event that will honor Gov. Mark Dayton and Ben Omorogbe, vice president and associate group general counsel at Travelers Companies, Inc. Each year, the MABL Scholarship Gala raises money to provide scholarships for students of color attending Minnesota law schools. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.MABL.org.
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Wednesday, Nov. 9 HIP-HOP/PERFORMANCE Scorpio Season Nomad World Pub 501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m. 21-plus Wish a happy birthday to Christina, Gonkama, and Scarr and listen to music by DJ Snuggles and That Dude Trey with live performances by Manic Semantics, Razz, Mixie D Best, Trilla, Phlawj City, Mista Maeham, John Also, Sieed Brown, Tek and T La Shawn
Thursday, Nov. 10
2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 10:30 p.m. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 1 winner and Twin Cities celebrity, Bebe Zahara Benet (main picture above) returns from international stardom with new multicultural band, Atoma, comprised of Benet, Kevin Washington, Spencer Christensen and Tagi Maalik.
Friday, Nov. 11 PERFORMANCE Zuluzuluu Astral Beat Series Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 10:30 p.m. Afro-futurist band Zuluzuluu (inset photo) continues their successful series of new music at the Icehouse. Friday’s show features Greg Grease.
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is one of the biggest bands on the R&B scene and a prominent voice of the “Minneapolis Sound.” Lorber is one of the primary architects of the style known as jazz fusion – a marriage of traditional jazz with elements of rock, R&B, funk and other sounds. McClain gained notoriety with jazz and R&B trailblazers, Pleasure, who were discovered by the Crusaders’ Wayne Henderson. Additionally, McClain’s name has appeared as songwriter or producer on hundreds of albums by the likes of EnVogue, The Dazz Band, Tower of Power, Fusion, David
and Mental Health H. White Men’s Room 1500 44th Ave. N., Minneapolis 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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This Sunday conversation with Bruce Leroy Williams focuses on men and mental health.
The Late Night Series Pillsbury House Theatre 3501 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 11:55 p.m. The Late Night Series, “Non English Speaking Spoken Here,” curated by E.G. Bailey and Laurie Carlos, brings together some of the country’s top up-and-coming artists and performers to explore the cross-currents of contemporary culture. This event features The Poet Azeem, Truth Maze, OSP, Ovadiel, Deja Joelle Stowers – Blaq, Lula Saleh, Sarah White, Lisa Marie Brimmer and DJ Chamun.
Sunday, Nov. 13 CONVERSATION Barbershop Conversations: Men
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Stokley Williams at Dakota Jazz A special show featuring four of the biggest names in contemporary jazz and R&B is coming to the Dakota Jazz Club. Mint Condition’s Stokley Williams joins keyboardist and composer Jeff Lorber, producer, songwriter and guitarist Marlon McClain and bassist and keyboardist Shaun Labelle for return special two-show engagement of the Contemporary Jazz All-Stars Nov. 30 at the Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. For more than 20 years Williams has been the front man of acclaimed R&B ensemble Mint Condition. Disciples of Prince and The Time, Mint
Saturday, Nov. 12
“Stop Policing My Person” at Guthrie
Stokley Williams Frizzell and scores of others. LaBelle has learned from the best and it’s no accident where he is today. A versatile artist, LaBelle is proficient on bass, drums, keyboards and guitar, and is a multi-top 10 writer with a number one hit in Europe with Shola Ama. The first of two shows
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starts at 7 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. performance. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $30-$35 and $25-$30 for the 9 p.m. show. Tickets are available online at www.dakotacooks.com or by calling (612) 332-5299.
TruArtSpeaks, in partnership with the Guthrie Theater, will present “Stop Policing My Person,” an open mic style event featuring performances by Washburn High School students. The performance, with support from TruArtSpeaks mentors and alumni, takes place Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Guthrie’s Dowling Studio, 808 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis. The performance is the students’ response to “The Parchman Hour,” a play inspired by the songs and stories of the 1961 Freedom Riders who boarded buses headed into the South to battle discrimination. The Nov. 11 performance will be followed by a discussion with the audience. Tickets are free and can be reserved through the Guthrie Box Office at (612) 377-2224 or online at www. guthrietheater.org.
“Stop Policing My Person” marks a first-time partnership between the Guthrie Theater and TruArtSpeaks, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to cultivating literacy, leadership and social justice through the study and application of spoken word and hip-hop culture. Students enrolled in Black Voices, an English course centered on Black literature and theory at Minneapolis’ Washburn High School will see a performance of “The Parchman Hour” and create an open mic style response to the show. With the support of DJ Just Nine and other TruArtSpeaks artists, Black Voices students will perform original spoken word poems responding to the content of the play, while incorporating course content, their lived experience and current events.
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Halloween Not too many people do Halloween like the residents of the Twin Cities. Plymouth and Anoka regularly battle for the title of Halloween Capital of the U.S. and St. Paul was recently named a top 10 city for Halloween. Not to be outdone, Thee Urbane Life and KMOJ’s
Shed G (who is also Tyler Perry’s double, including in the No. 1 movie, “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween�) hosted their annual Halloween party – Scary, Sexy, Cool – Halloween weekend at Darby’s Pub and Grill in Minneapolis. More than 300 urban professionals showed up in costume for the event,
DJed by Go95’s DJ Advance. Costumes ranged from the sexy to the outrageous, with one woman, Nikki McComb, pulling off a spot-on recreation of Stevie Wonder. Here are a few photos of the costumes that were on display.
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Memorabilia from throughout Prince’s career is on display inside his former residence, Paisley Park. Items and areas on display include guitars, pianos and drums once played by Prince; and the musician’s office, editing studio, recording studio, concert hall/soundstage and NPG Club. of Paisley Park. Earlier this summer it was announced that the Minnesota landmark would serve as a museum; and just last month the Chanhassen City Council gave the green light to begin fulltime operations as a tourist destination. Thousands are expected to tour the space of the late entertainer – just as thousands showed up at Paisley when news spread of his death. What those tourists
will see is memorabilia from throughout his career, including two of his signature guitars that appeared on tour with him and in the 1984 classic, “Purple Rain.” In addition, those on the guided tour will get to walk about the musician’s office, editing studio, recording studio, concert hall/ soundstage (where “Graffiti Bridge” was shot) and NPG Club. Almost the entire
space remains as it was the day Prince passed. Exceptions – besides the replica of Paisley with the urn – are rooms transformed to pay homage to movies “Purple Rain,” “Graffiti Bridge” and “Under the Cherry Moon.” A foyer that leads to both the concert hall and NPG Club displays Prince’s Super Bowl performance on a large screen; and across from it is a section of fence from outside of
Paisley that has mementos left by Prince’s fans. “Paisley Park has always been a place where everyone was accepted and you can feel that here,” said Angie Marchese, director of artifacts from Paisley Park. “You can still feel his presence here.” Prince’s presence may be most felt when tourists view a wall-size painting of the “Rainbow Children” album
cover that has an image of Prince playfully peeking – as if peeking from behind a curtain. The entire second floor of Paisley, which is where Prince’s living quarters were, is off limits to visitors, as well as the much talked about vault. Marchese said the goal is to adhere to what they believed would have been Prince’s wishes. “The mystique of the
vault will always remain,” said Marchese. “That’s how Prince wanted it and we’re honoring his wishes.” Touring Paisley Park is a pilgrimage that many Prince fans feel is a “must do.” But be warned, not all will come away with a warm and fuzzy feeling.