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Former Minneapolis mayor Sharon Sayles Belton

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (retired)

Sayles Belton, Page also excellent candidates

Ellison should be appointed to Al Franken Senate seat

By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr Minnesota deserves Rep. Keith Ellison be appointed the state’s next senator.

While there are several names being bantered about, Ellison (DFL-5th Dist.), is the best choice to serve in the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Al Franken. Ellison, co-chair

of the Democratic National Committee, already knows the Capital terrain and has been a proven progressive voice in Congress. Former co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and current vice president of the CPC, Ellison is an unapologetic voice for the left, being an advocate for people of color, women, LGBT, the poor, working and middle class, labor, quality education and more. A proven fundraiser, bringing in millions of dollars to the DNC, Ellison will be able to easily fund a 2018 bid for

the seat. Having the 11-month head start in the Senate will benefit him greatly going into November. Where Franken was that outspoken Democratic voice in the Senate, Ellison too would fill this needed role.

Former Minneapolis mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (retired) would also bring with them dynamic skillsets to the Senate and serve admirably as the state’s junior senator.

Sayles Belton, Minneapolis’ first African-American mayor,

who was recently honored with a bust in City Hall, has remained an active force in Minnesota politics since leaving Minneapolis government.

Credited with bringing stability to Minneapolis during turbulent times, Sayles Belton would be called on again to do so – this time at the Federal level. Under Sayles Belton’s stewardship, Minneapolis saw a reduction in crime and attracted key business investment, including the downtown Target retail store and the creation of Block E entertainment center. It is

not lost on us Sayles Belton’s professional work with victims of sexual assault, considering the circumstances by which the pending vacancy in the Senate is due.

Page, whose character is beyond reproach, would certainly restore honor to the soon-tobe vacated seat. For 22 years Page sat on the state’s highest court, earning and maintaining the respect of his peers and the voters of Minnesota. Page is a household name in Minnesota – a Pro Football Hall of Fame member of the Vikings’

“Purple People Eaters.” He was elected statewide four times to Minnesota Supreme Court – In 1998 Page garnering the most votes in state history – thus giving him and the DFL a great chance at maintaining the seat.

Dayton has shown bold leadership and a desire for a more inclusive representation in government. His pick of Ellison would once again demonstrate that bold leadership and cement he legacy as a transformative governor for Minnesota.

African-American history on display at Sabathani

By Abeni Hill, Staff Writer Sabathani Community Center has opened the Sabathani Cultural Historical Exhibit as a tool for the community to learn about its history.

On a recent KFAI “Conversations with Al McFarlane,” show, host Al McFarlane was joined by Sabathani Community Center Executive Director Cindy Booker.

Booker spoke with McFarlane about the Sabathani’s Cultural

Historical Exhibit and how it is being used as a tool to educate the community.

“I think people of all ages are learning things from the room (inside Sabathani),” said Booker. “It is an exhibit that illustrates community life through sports, education, governance, entertainment and music.”

Booker said the exhibit highlights 70 African-American leaders.

Several prominent African-American figures attended the center’s location when they were younger, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, formerly Bryant Junior High School.

Sabathani Community Center Executive Director Cindy Booker (left) with Al McFarlane during a 2016 taping of “Conversations of Al McFarlane.”

“No other locations or exhibits provide the opportunity for individuals to walk the same halls walked by Prince, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., Judge Pam Alexander, Gary Hines and more,” said Booker. She said Harry Davis, Sr., one of Sabathani’s four founding fathers is a part of the exhibit as well. The executive director also said each profile includes the phrase “Sabathani Raised” (person who lived in the service area) or “Sabathani Angel” (person who lived outside of the service area.)

While Sabathani absorbed the majority of the expenses for

the exhibit, Target Corporation donated funds towards the structure and design of the exhibit.

Hines, music director of the Sounds of Blackness, donated one of the group’s Grammys for display. The University of Minnesota Goldstein Museum of Design loaned its Arthur and Edith Lee Exhibit titled “A Right to Establish a home” to Sabathani’s Red Line exhibit.

Booker said her team hopes to expand the exhibit in the near future. She said she has been communicating with school districts to become involved in programming.

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Meda named top job creator Meda, a nonprofit dedicated to helping minority entrepreneurs succeed, was recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as the nation’s top performer among 43 other Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers.

Meda’s business center services include business consulting, financing solutions and corporate and government opportunities, such as contracts and funding opportunities.

Since its beginning in 1971, Meda has offered guidance to more than 20,000 entrepreneurs of color and helped launch more than 550 businesses.

The Department of Commerce’s MBDA honored Meda in October, during its annual MBDA National Training Conference in Detroit.

To earn the 2017 recognition, Meda out-scored all other business centers for overall performance, including job creation, financing,

Gary Cunningham contracts and exports secured for clients. The nonprofit earned the same top national honors for its performance in 2016. In 2016, Meda helped to create or retain more than 1,400 jobs in the community.

It also provided more than 11,000 hours of individualized consulting, supporting AfricanAmerican, Asian-American, Hispanic-American and NativeAmerican entrepreneurs.

“This national recognition confirms the impact of Meda services, and their ability to fuel Minnesota’s economic growth by opening doors for minority business entrepreneurs,” said Gary Cunningham, Meda president and CEO. “We share this honor with our many deserving partners and employees, including the greater business community and the state of Minnesota.”

According to the 2012 economic census, minority businesses is the growing segment of Minnesota’s economy. From 2007- 2012, the number of minority businesses grew by 33 percent, compared to just 3 percent for non-minority businesses.

Minority businesses increased their employment and payrolls at a greater rate than nonminority businesses as well.

“Meda’s 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year, Jashon Eison, embodies

those positive trends,” said Cunningham. “In 2012, Jashon turned to Meda for guidance on acquiring and financing a business, and by 2015 he was leading a profitable enterprise that today employs more than 50 employees: H&B Elevators.”

The company is now the only African-American-owned elevator manufacturer in the nation. Eison has plans to hire dozens more employees and grow the business to $20 million in sales over the next five years.

He also serves on the boards of several local nonprofits.

“It takes minority businesses to strengthen our communities and our entire economy,” said Cunningham.

“With our changing businesses landscape – and Minnesota’s own increasing diversity – it benefits us all when everyone can fully participate in the marketplace.”

(Left to right) Hillary Freeman, Diana Hawkins, Minneapolis Police Department 4th Precinct Inspector Aaron Biard, Dr. Reatha Clark King and former Police Chief Tim Dolan.

Hawthorne Huddle celebrates 20 years The Hawthorne Huddle celebrated more than 20 years of success and service to community in a Thursday, Dec. 12 Farview Park (Minneapolis) breakfast meeting honoring community leaders

Dave Ellis, Loretta Ellis, Hillary Freeman, Paula Haywood, Pastor Floyd Beecham Sr., Richard Spratt, Diana Hawkins and Dr. Reatha Clark King.

Conversations explores creativity, artistic genius

By Abeni Hill, Staff Writer An exploration of the area arts scene was the topic of discussion last week on KFAI’s “Conversations with Al McFarlane.”

Guests included producers and creators such as Sounds of Blackness music director and producer, Gary Hines, SoulTouch Productions CEO and executive director, Robin Hickman, lead programmer of First Thursday Films, Craig Rice and Minneapolis Film Society educational coordinator, Destiny Davidson.

Host Al McFarlane and Hines began the show with a discussion about the Sounds of Blackness and their upcoming

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A lively discussion about the arts took place on “Conversations with Al McFarlane” between Gary Hines and Al McFarlane. holiday show, “The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy.” The show is Dec. 23 at the Fitzgerald Theater, 10 Exchange St., St. Paul. The idea for the now annual show came to the music director in the summer

of 1978 and he said he was up for “three days and three nights” creating the show, which gets an update each year.

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Eddie Frizell

Chief Arradondo appoints Eddie Frizell to Minneapolis 1st Precinct Inspector Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has appointed Eddie Frizell as the inspector of the Minneapolis Police Department’s 1st Precinct.

Frizell was hired by the Minneapolis Police Department in 1993. During his career he has worked in the 1st, 4th, and 5th Precincts. He has

held numerous positions in different units throughout the department including working in recruitment, 1st Precinct Community Response Team, Internal Affairs, Emergency Response Unit, Mounted Patrol, Mediation Compliance and Crisis Negotiations. Frizell has also been the inspector of both

the 1st and 5th Precincts as well as the deputy chief of Patrol.

The current 1st Precinct inspector, Mike Sullivan, will return as the inspector of the 3rd Precinct where he served in that position from December 2012 until July of 2016.

FBI designation from “separatist” to “Black identity extremist”

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor FBI Director Christopher Wray failed to explain why the agency he leads changed the name of a domestic terrorism designation from “Black Separatist Extremist” to “Black Identity Extremist,” during a recent meeting with a group of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members about a leaked FBI document.

Wray also refused to acknowledge that Black activists, including Black Lives Matter organizers, are being monitored by the FBI, according to CBC members present at the meeting.

The leaked FBI document, titled “Black Identity Extremists

Likely Motivated to Target Law Enforcement Officers,” sparked a wave of controversy and sharp criticism of the FBI. At least one CBC member called the leaked document “COINTELPRO 2.0,” while another said that the report “calls for open season on Black activists.” The document was shared widely with local law enforcement agencies across the country.

According to Newsweek, following the “fatal attacks on police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La. in 2016, the bureau expressed concerns about ‘the threat of copycat attacks against law enforcement’ at the Republican and Democratic national conventions.”

Newsweek also reported that other documents showed “the FBI has monitored Black Lives Matter protesters.” Those

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documents were released, because of a lawsuit to expose the surveillance filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights and the civil rights group Color of Change.

On Nov. 29, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Cedric Richmond (D-La.) and 2nd Vice Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.), provided an overview of their meeting with Wray in a teleconference with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President Dr. Benjamin Chavis, NNPA National Chairman Dorothy Leavell and a group of Black publishers, editors and reporters.

CBC members, who are also members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House

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CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) and a group of CBC members met with FBI Director Christopher Wray about the “Black Identity Extremists” report. This photo was taken during a recent ceremonial swearing-in event for the 115th Congress in Washington, D.C. Committee on the Judiciary, were present at the meeting.

“Listening to (Wray), especially considering meetings and discussions we’ve had with Attorney General (Jeff) Sessions, (Wray) appeared to be a breath of fresh air,” said Bass.

According to Bass, Wray said the “Black Identity Extremists” report was completed prior to his taking the post, but he acknowledged that he “owns the document” now.

Wray also said that no one would be investigated or

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Tips and tricks for being thankful, present and stress-free.

Coping with holiday stress North Memorial Health Mental Health

By Ashley Gulden, PsyD, LP Gift shopping. Social events.

And of course, time with family and friends. We all know the holidays can be a time of both happiness and tension. Try these stress-relief tips to take the holidays in stride and make the most of the season.

Practice mindfulness.

Immerse yourself fully in relationships and traditions that make the season memorable and meaningful to you.

Breathe deeply. Taking

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slow, deep breaths tells your brain to calm down and your nervous system to relax. Practice breathing in through your nose while your belly expands and exhaling through your mouth while your belly softens.

Remember to be thankful.

Gratitude reduces stress and depression by focusing on what’s good in your life. Keep a gratitude journal and write down three things you’re grateful for at the end of each day. Express your gratitude directly to loved ones or write to someone who has impacted your life.

Practice self-care. Take time for yourself and the activities that you like. Reduce tension by enjoying a massage, reading, exercising or listening to music.

Spend time with supportive and caring people.

Take time to feel. Holidays can also be a time of sadness as we are reminded of loved ones

who have passed or can’t be with us. Remember, it’s normal to experience sadness or grief and important to express and acknowledge your feelings.

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Be sure to get enough sleep, exercise, eat healthy and drink alcohol in moderation (if you feel down, don’t drink). Exercise and movement stimulate endorphins in the brain which lead to feeling happier.

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Program looking for community area representatives to join international team World Heritage International Student Exchange Program is seeking representatives to work with volunteer host families and international exchange students in the Twin Cities.

World Heritage provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 to 18 years of age, have passed a series of academic and character requirements and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure.

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Bass said the FBI uses that criteria to categorize people as domestic terrorists and, according to the leaked document, “Black Identity Extremists” fall into the category

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of domestic terrorism.

Wray also admitted that the policy wasn’t new, the name simply changed, said Bass.

“They used to call it ‘Black Separatist Extremists’ and they changed it to ‘Black Identity Extremists,’” said Bass. “(Wray) didn’t have a lot of rationale for why that change took place, except for the fact that the people that fall under the category ‘Black Identity Extremist’ don’t seem to be separatists in today’s world.” It was also noted during that call that many of the people protesting police violence are white.

CBC members raised major concerns about the report, one

of which was how FBI even crafted the methodology to come up with the category of “Black Identity Extremists.” “(Wray) essentially said that they used ‘open source’ documents, which means news reports,” said Bass. “Lord knows what that means.”

Bass said based on what she heard from Wray, the methodology seemed “flimsy.”

“When we raised our concerns that a new generation of Black activists were being targeted for surveillance and harassment, (Wray)0 said repeatedly there was no investigation of the Black Lives Matter movement,” said Bass.

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Bass and the other CBC members let Wray know they were “completely aware” that some activists in their communities were experiencing surveillance and harassment, even though they didn’t meet the requirements that Wray described that would lead to an investigation.

The CBC members asked the FBI to retract the document and issue a new message to local law enforcement agencies.

“One of the problems with this document is that it has been widely distributed to law enforcement agencies around the country,” said Bass.

“Many of us referenced either our own personal experiences or experiences we were aware of during the ‘COINTELPRO’ years; when if you send a document like this out to local law enforcement, in many of our opinions, you can declare open season on Black activists, because, then local law enforcement agencies can use the document as justification for doing whatever they want to do.”

COINTELPRO, or the “Counter Intelligence Program” of the FBI, was designed in part to “expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit, or otherwise neutralize the activities of the Black nationalists,” during the 1950s through the 1970s.

Writing for the Huffington Post, G. Flint Taylor, a founding

partner of the People’s Law Office in Chicago, said that hundreds of documents were uncovered during a court case in 1976 that revealed the FBI also plotted to destroy a children’s breakfast program run by the Black Panther Party and “disrupt distribution of the BPP (Black Panther Party) newspaper.”

The documents exposed in the 1976 court case also revealed, “massive wiretap overhears, including conversations between BPP members and their attorneys,” Taylor wrote.

“The FBI denies they are surveilling (sic) our groups like the Black Lives Matter movement, but we told them that we don’t believe it and our information tells us that those groups are under surveillance,” said Richmond.

Richmond said CBC members plan to present information to the FBI detailing surveillance and harassment of Black organizers. Bass asked the Black Press to put the call out to their readers to let lawmakers know if they have experienced harassment or surveillance, a request that Richmond echoed.

“People may be more considerate in doing things, if they know that the Black Press will be on their case,” said Leavell, the chairman of the NNPA. “In addition, it certainly shows our strength, if we can have a great impact.”

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A Federal Court has ordered Philip Morris USA, Lorillard, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, and Altria to make this statement about the addictiveness of smoking and nicotine.

• Smoking is highly addictive. Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco.

• Cigarette companies intentionally designed cigarettes with enough nicotine to create and sustain addiction.

• It’s not easy to quit.

• When you smoke, the nicotine actually changes the brain — that’s why quitting is so hard.

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Urotronic offers new hope for men suffering from Urethral strictures

By Tyler Brady Howard University News Service University of Minnesota researchers are helping launch a clinical study of a new medical solution that could dramatically change the way urethral strictures are treated for millions of men around the world.

The Optilume drug-coated balloon (DCB), developed by Urotronic, based in Plymouth, represents the first substantial investment in urology in a medtech field often dominated by advancements in cardiology and oncology. The trial includes patients at the University of Minnesota where Dr. Sean Elliott practices as a reconstructive urologist. The results could ultimately help more of his patients to avoid painful surgery.

“It’s exciting to see investment to treat this disease and to see a new product being offered for really the first time in history,” said Elliott, who directs the program in reconstructive urological surgery at the University of Minnesota and is the principal investigator of the FDA-approved clinical trial of Optilume.

The U.S. based trial, known as ROBUST II, recently received FDA approval for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE). In addition to the University of Minnesota, the early feasibility study will be conducted at four other medical centers around the country including the Eastern Virginia Medical Center, University of Utah, University of Iowa and Metro Urology in Minneapolis.

There are roughly 1.5 million doctors’ office visits in the U.S. to treat urethral strictures, which block the pathway for urine to exit the body from the bladder and can result in a painful, frustrating slowing of the urinary stream.

Urethral strictures are often caused by infections, trauma and other medical procedures that injure the lining of injure the urethra. The number of urological procedures is expected to grow rapidly as Baby Boomers age and are more susceptible to urinary tract problems, according to doctors involved in the clinical trial.

The most common treatments, balloon dilation and another endoscopic intervention known as an urethrotomy, both have high rates of recurrence.

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A Plymouth based company has launched a product that could dramatically change the way urethral strictures are treated. called urethroplasty, another treatment option for urethral stricture, has a much better success rate however, it may require a longer recovery and includes painful side effects.

“What we’re looking for is something that is minimally invasive and also curative. This has the potential to decrease the number of urethroplastys that are performed,” said Dr. Brad Erickson, a reconstructive urologist at the University of Iowa. “Men, in general, cringe at

the idea of an open urethroplasty and much prefer something that can be done without cutting open the genital area. The numbers speak for themselves.

Close to 95 to 98 percent of urethral strictures in the United States are treated with endoscopic means, meaning with a dilation or urethrotomy.”

Elliott and Erickson are founding members of the Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS) which

is working in Minnesota and elsewhere to advance urethral stricture treatments. For them, and millions of men around the world, the drug-coated balloon solution represents an option that could be more effective in treating strictures without painful, surgical side effects.

As with other medtech advancements, it is the drugcoated balloon that could be a difference maker. Scar tissue quickly develops after any medical intervention.

The Optilume DCB combines balloon dilation with an antiproliferative drug which has already been proven effective at limiting scar tissue generation in cardiovascular applications.

Urotronic’s solution may also be a response to changes underway in healthcare delivery where the emphasis is shifting to outcomes as opposed to fee-for- service models.

The American Urological Association recently updated its treatment guidelines to include a discussion of the most effective treatments for men with recurrent urethral strictures.

The field of urology has not seen the same level of research and product offerings. Elliott says treatments have undergone very few changes in centuries.

“If the drug-coated balloon proves to be effective, that would really change the game in how I am counseling patients,” said Elliot.

He and other investigators will monitor the progress of the ROBOUST II clinical trials, which get underway shortly and will follow the patients for a period of five years. The FDA will monitor the progress as well.

The Optilume DCB is an investigational device, not available for sale.

You better watch your mouth: Dental care in the Black community NNPA Newswire Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux From the time I was a little girl, to just a day or so ago, someone has always told me to watch my mouth.

Why? My mouth runs and sometimes it runs unplugged.

I’ve been known to flim flam folks with flattery or eviscerate them with evil, sometimes moving from one to the other with just a shrug of my shoulders.

But my “mouth-watching” is not the kind of mouth-watching I’m writing about in this column.

I’m writing about the healthy mouth-watching that is critical to our health.

Nearly a hundred folks gathered at the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) headquarters in Washington, D.C., to hear two dynamic women talk about dental health.

Dr. Diane Earle, the managing dental director at Kool Smiles, in Lancaster, Texas, talked about dental health and its importance.

Your mouth, she said, is the gateway to your body, so it is important for you to take care of it by getting regular checkups, taking care of your mouth and, especially, ensuring that children

have early dental care as soon as they have even a single tooth.

She was joined by healthy living expert Debra Peek Haynes, who is passionate about the way we eat and how what we eat can transform our lives.

These two women held an audience for an hour, focusing on the many ways we can improve our lives so that we can better resist these oppressive political times. There was talk of the ways we can eat better, exercise better, and live better, with both Earle and Haynes presenting as great examples of healthy living. Earle, for example, said she had never had a cavity in her life. Haynes (whose husband, the Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III,

has expertly pastored Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas) shared the ways she used healthy eating to turn her health around after a diagnosis of infertility. I was thrilled to bring the women together and to moderate a discussion that had significant meaning for our community.

NCNW, under the leadership of Janice Mathis (who led Rainbow PUSH’s Atlanta office until she came to Washington), is the only space owned by Black people on Pennsylvania Avenue. It is close enough to the “People’s House” at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. that one might walk there, which perhaps means that it is close to the devil. That proximity offers an opportunity for

resistance, and while much of our resistance must be political, some of it hinges on our personal commitment to a physical excellence that prepares us to have resilience for the struggle.

At NCNW, we talked about Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and her Action for Dental Health Act (HR 2422). The bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored with Republican Indiana dentist and Rep. Mike Simpson, would make dental care more accessible, but with issues like these having low priority in this ideologically divided Congress, it is not likely to even make it to the floor for a vote. Instead, the new tax law would weaken, not strengthen, healthcare access.

Dental care and nutrition

issues don’t get as much visibility as Russia, or sexual harassment, or Attorney General Jeff Sessions, but they are also important issues. So, when we “watch our mouth” by watching what we eat and how we manage our dental care, we are strengthening ourselves for the inevitable struggle against the inequality that is part of the status quo.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via amazon.com. For more information, visit www. juliannemalveaux.com.

Raw dough is a raw deal and could make you sick Do you find it hard to resist gobbling up a piece of raw dough when making cookies, or letting your children scrape the bowl?

Do your kids use raw dough to make ornaments or homemade “play” clay? Do you eat at family restaurants that give kids raw dough to play with while you’re waiting for the food?

If your answer to any of those questions is yes, that could be a problem. Eating raw dough or batter – whether it’s for bread, cookies, pizza or tortillas – could make you, and your kids, sick, says Jenny Scott, a senior advisor in FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

According to Scott, the bottom line for you and your kids is don’t eat raw dough.

And even though there are websites devoted to “flour crafts,” don’t give your kids raw dough or baking mixes that contain flour to play with.

Why? Flour, regardless of the brand, can contain bacteria that cause disease. In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials, investigated an outbreak of infections that illustrated the dangers of eating raw dough.

Dozens of people across the country were sickened by a strain of bacteria called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121.

The investigation found

raw dough eaten or handled by some of the patients was made with flour found in subsequent tests by the FDA to have the same bacterium that was making people sick. Ten million pounds of flour were recalled, including unbleached, all-purpose, and self-rising varieties.

Some of the recalled flours had been sold to restaurants that allow children to play with dough made from the raw flour while waiting for their meals.

CDC advises restaurants not to give customers raw dough.

Why Flour?

People often understand the dangers of eating raw dough due to the presence of raw eggs and the associated risk with Salmonella. However, consumers should be aware that there are additional risks associated with the consumption of raw dough, such as particularly harmful strains of E. coli in a product like flour.

“Flour is derived from a grain that comes directly from the field and typically is not treated to kill bacteria,” said Dr. Leslie Smoot, a senior advisor in FDA’s Office of Food Safety and a specialist in the microbiological safety of processed foods. So, if an animal heeds the call of nature in the field, bacteria from the animal waste could contaminate the grain, which is then harvested and milled into flour.

Common “kill steps”

weakened immune systems.

Parents of young children should be particularly aware.

For instance, if your child is in day care or kindergarten, a common pastime may be art using “play” clay that is homemade from raw dough.

Even if they’re not munching on the dough, they’re putting their hands in their mouth after handling the dough. Childcare facilities and preschools should discourage the practice of playing with raw dough.

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The joy of eating raw dough is not worth the serious risk of contracting e coli. applied during food preparation and/or processing (so-called because they kill bacteria that cause infections) include boiling, baking, roasting, microwaving, and frying. But with raw dough, no kill step has been used.

And don’t make homemade cookie dough ice cream either. If that’s your favorite flavor, buy

commercially made products.

Manufacturers should use ingredients that include treated flour and pasteurized eggs.

Symptoms and who gets sick Common symptoms for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are diarrhea (often bloody) and abdominal cramps, although

most people recover within a week. But some illnesses last longer and can be more severe, resulting in a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS can occur in people of any age, but is most common in young children under 5 years, older adults, and people with

Handle foods safely FDA offers these tips for safe food handling to keep you and your family healthy.

Do not eat any raw cookie dough, cake mix, batter, or any other raw dough or batter product that is supposed to be cooked or baked. Follow package directions for cooking products containing flour at proper temperatures and for specified times. Wash hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with flour and raw dough products. Keep raw foods separate from other foods while preparing them to prevent any contamination that may be present from spreading.

Be aware that flour may spread easily due to its powdery nature.

Follow label directions to chill products containing raw dough promptly after purchase until baked.

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Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg announces major changes to the website

Facebook responds to CBC’s concerns regarding racial bias in social media Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) received a letter from Facebook chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, after a series of concerns were presented to Facebook and Twitter top executives.

“I appreciate the CBC’s commitment to asking hard questions and holding us accountable for our progress,” the letter stated. “We know that African-Americans have been the victims of divisive and abusive content online and we appreciate the leadership the CBC has shown in speaking out in defense of democratic values and in favor of more diversity in technology.”

Last month, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) sent a letter to Sandberg and Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, encouraging them to take immediate action to combat the spread of racially divisive communications and take seriously the threat of foreign entities’ use

Conversations From 3 Hines said he grew up with the original tale as a child in New York and it was always his favorite. He also talked about reinventing the tale in a way “The Wizard of Oz” was retold in the adaptation, “The Wiz.” “The next manifestation was to take (‘The Night Before Christmas’) on the Black side,” said Hines. “What would this interpretation be if it was in our ethnicity; our culture? Would it be vision of sugarplums dancing? No, it would be chitlins (chitterlings).”

Rice and Davidson joined the program to talk about First Thursday Films at the Capri Theater, a monthly program that includes a film screening and discussion. December’s film was the 2017 Oscar-winning film

and making progress on the issues raised in our meeting and in these letters.”

Facebook said the company would strengthen policies prohibiting discrimination in advertising, provide more education to advertisers about their obligation not to discriminate, prohibit the use of the multicultural affinity segments to advertise offers of housing, employment or credit and

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman

of the sites to undermine American democracy.

Cleaver was also among those CBC members who met with Sandberg to discuss allegations that Russianbacked agencies exploited the company’s system to influence the outcome of the 2016 election through the spread of racial and discriminatory advertisements.

Additionally, the CBC sent a letter to Facebook

CEO, Mark Zuckerberg last year, addressing reports of advertisers on Facebook using multicultural affinity groups to exclude certain racial and ethnic groups when placing housing ads online.

In the response letter, Sandberg stated Facebook is committed to addressing these issues, adding, “Solving these problems will not happen overnight, but we are committed to addressing

“Moonlight.” January’s will be “Bronx Gothic,” a documentary about actress and writer Okwui Okpokwasili and her one-woman show.

“We wanted to not just show films but create a conversation,” said Rice. “After the film for the next half hour we open it up to the audience to discuss the issues in the film.”

Davidson said she is inspired by her work with the program at the Capri, not only viewing films but witnessing and being a part of the discussions that take place afterwards.

“Seeing how people (the audience) take these stories that begin as a collaborative project and made by a community of people that are really putting themselves out there in a personal way,” said Davidson.

“We take that into a conversation to another community of people that may build on that and make something new and exciting in many ways. (Also) providing physical positive change to their

communities and beyond that is what propels me to continue to work in this field.”

When asked what happens when people of color, specifically Black people, have access to technology, Hickman said, “the righteous representation is presented.” Along with her work at SoulTouch Productions, Hickman also works with the Ordway Center for Performing Arts as an organizational strategist. She describes her work as “the director of taking our place center-stage” and “to tell the world of our greatness.”

Hickman was instrumental in the recent Will Downing and Stokley Williams concerts at the Ordway.

“Conversations with Al McFarlane” airs every Tuesday at 1 p.m. on 90.3 KFAI FM and online at www.kfai.org. Archives of previous shows can also be found online.

require advertisers running ads that offer housing, employment or credit to certify compliance with our anti-discrimination policy and with applicable law.

In addition to the changes on their site, Facebook recognizes the company needs to do more to include people of color and women within the workforce.

“Our partnerships with minority-focused organizations have helped us

build relationships, and we will continue to invest in these and many other efforts as we push for greater diversity,” stated Sandberg in the letter.

“I am pleased to hear Facebook has announced changes both within the company and with its online advertisement policies.

Ultimately, we will see if these measures will hinder racial divisiveness and discrimination,” said Cleaver.

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Community Ni Ora Hokes earns doctorate

Ni Ora Hokes Ni Ora Hokes was awarded a Doctor of Education degree with a focus on leadership from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, Twin Cities Campus.

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Monday, Dec. 11 HOLIDAY PARTY

Dec. 11 Dec. 17, 2017

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

Richard Moody›s 27th Annual Holiday Party Urban Eatery 2730 W. Lake St., Minneapolis 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

No cover For the 27th year, fashion promoter Richard Moody presents his annual holiday party. Bring a gift for a child or teen to be donated to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 PARTY/HIP-HOP The Lit Party Addis Ababa Ethiopian

Restaurant and Bar 2713 E. Lake St., Minneapolis 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

18-plus $5 DJ Cam Jones and W.M.G United present The Lit Party featuring 303 Twiinz, Dontay Matthews, Goonie Slaughter, DeAndre Slater II, Will Moore and Tyrell Laster.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 JAZZ Gregory Generet feat.

Richard Johnson Trio Crooners Lounge & Supper Club 6161 Highway 65 N.E., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 15 HIP-HOP

Emmy Award-winning singer, Gregory Generet, plays Crooners with the Richard Johnson Trio.

Thursday, Dec. 14 HIP-HOP Shut Up and Rap Modist Brewing Company 505 N 3rd St., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m.

18-plus No cover GO95.3’s Auggie 5000 and Sophia Eris host the third season of this open mic for up and coming MCs. Winners get slots at upcoming concerts.

Happy Birthday Tek – A Dance Party Nomad World Pub 501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

21-plus $8 St. Paul based producer and MC, Tek celebrates his birthday with a party at the Nomad on the West Bank.

Saturday, December 16 HIP-HOP Blac Youngsta Privé

315 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

21-plus $30-$50 Privé brings the social media star and rapper Blac Youngsta to Minneapolis.

Sunday, Dec. 17 SELF DEFENSE Boxing and Bravery Workshop A-Mill Artist Lofts 301 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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Leading with art: ‘Music for the Holidays’ free community concert coming to Pantages Theatre Dec. 19 Top local national and internationally known artists and musicians are preparing for a holiday concert like no other at the Pantages Theatre on Dec. 19.

The 3rd annual “Music for the Holidays” returns as a free community concert, nearly doubling in size this year with more than 1,000 seats to serve area residents. A diverse musical line-up includes award-winning and nationally acclaimed local artists such as RL of Next, Robert Robinson, Ginger Commodore, Sara Renner, Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir, Tonia Hughes, Darnell Davis and the Remnant, Paris Bennett and more.

Founded by Rep. Bobby Joe Champion (DFL-59), Music for the Holidays was created as a celebration that brings the entire community together to be uplifted and unified by music and fellowship during a time that can often heighten feelings of loneliness.

“Music for the Holidays aims to bring inclusivity, unity and joy to a broader community, ensuring that everyone has access to the arts and cultural events that are an integral part of Minnesota’s rich history and

community,” said Champion.

By bringing residents from all walks of life together to sit side-by-side, present in the moment of uplifting music, “Music for the Holidays” provides an experience that transcends into something beyond a night of entertainment – it’s a night of oneness without barriers.

The hope is the event can be a foundation that builds new hope and new communities in all the days that follow throughout the year.

“We’re so excited to be part of this wonderful evening, joining together as a community to celebrate the Christmas season,” said Brad Hewitt, CEO of Thrivent Financial, the presenting sponsor of the concert. “We can learn from one another when we stop focusing on what divides us and instead join together to share and celebrate the important things in life, like faith, family and friends.

We’re looking forward to an evening of fellowship.”

This year, the Rae Mackenzie Group, Inc. has signed on as executive producer.

“It’s very important for CEOs to ‘lead out loud’ and show us what they stand for,” said Sharon Smith-

Akinsanya, president and CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group. “The fact that Thrivent has signed on as presenting sponsor of ‘Music for the Holidays’ tells us exactly where Thrivent and their CEO Brad Hewitt stands when it comes to making Minnesota a great place to live, work and worship for all.”

Hennepin Theatre Trust, owner of Pantages Theatre, is a community partner. Mark Nerenhausen, president and CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, said he is committed to making theater and cultural arts accessible to all area residents, saying, “All of the theaters between 5th and 10th Street on Hennepin Avenue belong to the entire community. It’s important for us to partner with amazing events like this one.”

Tickets are available for pick up for “Music for the Holidays” at the free reception and dinner on Dec. 19 at the Marriott City Center, 30 S. 7th St., Minneapolis (main ballroom fourth floor) on a firstcome, first-served basis between 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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Twin Cities plant-based and vegan options an early lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the vegetarian options such as roasted golden beets salad, or Nordic cobb without meat. Why not visit some of the following restaurants?

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www.facebook.com/ theunbougiefoodie I’ve always wondered what were the compelling factors for individuals to choose a vegan or mainly plant-based diet.

Talking to friends, some explained that going the whole plant-based route was best for them as their goal has been to prevent any chronic illness or disease, and sometimes reversing the effects of those cases. Others more supportive of the vegan/ vegetarian lifestyle felt they were concerned with the ethical treatment of animals.

In either case, listening to what our parents have told us for decades about eating our fruits and vegetables has greatly influenced businesses and restaurants to offer more plant-based or vegan options.

Health resources remind us of the importance of lessening our intake of processed foods and meats because these are treated with ingredients, preserving agents and byproducts.

Often, the same foods and meats contain saturated fats that clog arteries.

But what if you want to begin this type of lifestyle?

Do you have to rely on going out and having a food establishment prepare a meal for you? Not really. Changes within the dishes you are familiar can help you as you progress in maintaining a plant-based diet. For example, when you make chili, why not substitute the meat for extra beans or other vegetables, or make stir fry with tofu instead of with chicken? Don’t forget that there are also tons of simple recipes available online and in cookbooks too, so don’t be afraid to try something new.

For those that aren’t yet comfortable with taking on the full task of cooking from a recipe, even small changes can help. According to the Mayo Clinic, just a cup of raspberries, or cooked green beans amounts to eight grams of fiber or more. With the suggested daily servings of fruits and vegetables being updated to more than eight finding ways to consume more, little by little you’ll experience the benefits and success you want from your

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Prior to this past Wednesday (Dec. 6), the last time the Minneapolis police chief was inside the Minneapolis Urban League (MUL) surrounded by members of the community the best way to describe the scene is tense … some would say combative. This time around things have changed. The mood was quite different … the chief was quite different.

Last time around the community was demanding

answers from then chief, Janeé Harteau, about the killing of unarmed Jamar Clark, shot and killed during an encounter with two Minneapolis officers.

In wake of that killing and the killing Justine Damond this past summer, one of the answers the community got was Harteau stepping down and being replaced by Medaria Arradondo.

Sworn in in September, Arradondo is the city’s first African-American police chief.

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To celebrate the new chief, the Minneapolis Urban League, along with the AfricanAmerican Leadership Forum, held a reception in his honor at the MUL, 2100 Plymouth Ave. N. More than a hundred came out to celebrate the chief and to offer support in his efforts to overhaul the department. Insight News was there and captured a few of the sights.

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Part of the team at Medtronic (left to right), John Taylor, Marie Dewalt, Angelica Oyngi and Sylvia Bartley.

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo (left) and Minneapolis Urban League President and CEO Steve Belton.

Newly-elected member to the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, Abdikadir “AK” Hassan.

Business owner and barber, Teto Wilson.

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Attorney F. Clayton Tyler (left) and African American Leadership Forum Executive Director Jeffrey Hassan.

Event takes place Dec. 13 at Target Center

Rod Carew to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at inaugural Minnesota Sports Awards gala Sports Minneapolis announced Minnesota Twins legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Rod Carew, will be honored with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Minnesota Sports Awards.

The gala event takes place from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Target Center on Dec. 13. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be one of six awards presented, as part of a celebration of the best of sports in Minnesota.

“Rod Carew is the epitome of a Minnesota sports legend.

He’s a seven-time American League batting champion with a lifetime .328 batting average, more than 3,000 hits and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Melvin Tennant, executive director, Sports Minneapolis and president and CEO, Meet Minneapolis. “He is also beloved by baseball fans and is generous with his time and talents – particularly with the Heart of 29 Campaign, which helps to raise money and awareness for the prevention of heart disease. We are thrilled Rod will be the first recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Fans from across Minnesota were invited to nominate athletes in designated categories to help shine a spotlight on the impact of sports in the state. In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Minnesota Sports

Rod Carew Awards will honor Minnesota athletes in the categories of High School Athlete of the Year, Collegiate Athlete of the Year, Professional Athlete of the Year, Courage Award and Minnesota Sports Moment of the Year Award.

The event will also feature well-known, local sports figures such as former Vikings defensive tackle, and Pro Football Hall of Famer, John Randle – who will serve as one of the evening’s emcees alongside Minnesota Wild television play-by-play announcer Anthony LaPanta.

Other sports celebrities scheduled to attend include the Twins Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau – former American League MVP and former Twins first baseman, Kyndra de St. Aubin – Minnesota United television analyst, Lynx star Lindsay Whalen, Paul Krause – former Vikings safety and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Twins legend Tony Oliva and more.

The Minnesota Sports Awards will include a silent auction, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Positive Coaching Alliance

– a nonprofit organization helping people involved in youth and high school sports to “create a positive, characterbuilding youth sports culture.”

FOX Sports North will carry the Minnesota Sports Awards live.

Those interested in attending the Minnesota Sports Awards can purchase tickets starting at $195. For more details, visit www.sportsminneapolis. org/minnesota-sports-awards/ ticket-information.