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Stacey Abrams says she’d serve as vice president By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The overcrowded Democratic presidential field has a record six women seeking the nomination, but one prominent individual who isn’t running for the top job has thrown her hat into the ring for vice president. Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said she would be delighted to serve under one of the 22 candidates. “I would be honored to be considered by any nominee,” Abrams told The New York Times on Aug. 14. “I’ve just come to the decision that my best value add, the strongest contribution I can give to this primary, would be to make sure our nominee is coming into an environ-
ment where there are strong voter protections in place. I would not have publicly raised the possibility if it was not a legitimate thought.” She said the current field, which includes the likes of former vice president Joe Biden, Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is talented. Earlier this year when Biden entered the race, he was reportedly considering Abrams as a running mate. YAHOO! News reported Abrams dismissed those rumors, noting that at the time, Abrams was considering a run for president. Earlier this year, Booker said he believed that a woman should be on the ticket. Another candidate, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, said he would find it “very difficult not to select a woman” as his running mate.
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Xenophobia, racism By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor harry@insightnews.com Melvin Carter In a stunning announcement by Israel … following a tweet from President Trump … Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) have been banned from entering Israel, and thus, unable to enter Palestine. Trump has had a longstanding animus toward Omar and Tlaib, who along with Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) were told to “go back” to their counties by Trump. Of the four, all but Omar are American born. Omar was born in Somalia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Early Thursday morning (Aug. 15) Trump took to Twitter to tweet further vitriol towards Omar and Tlaib, who are the only Muslim women serving in Congress. Trump, seemingly unprovoked, tweeted, “It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib (sic) to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds. Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!” He followed up with a tweet a few hours later saying, “Representatives Omar and Tlaib are the face of the Democrat Party, and they HATE Israel!”
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Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib Omar said the move and the president’s tweet reek of xenophobia and racism. “It is an affront that Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netanyahu, under pressure from President Trump, would deny entry to representatives of the U.S. government. Trump’s Muslim ban is what Israel is implementing, this time against two duly elected Members of
Congress,” said Omar in a statement. “Denying entry into Israel not only limits our ability to learn from Israelis, but also to enter the Palestinian territories. Sadly, this is not a surprise given the public positions of Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has consistently resisted peace efforts, restricted the freedom of movement of Palestinians, limited public knowledge of the
brutal realities of the occupation and aligned himself with Islamophobes like Donald Trump.” Omar said the ban directly impacts her ability to conduct oversight as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and is an affront to democracy.
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter looks to replicate last year’s unanimous budget approval after his 2020 budget address on Aug. 15. Carter proclaimed the budget as a “values document” where it explicitly states and accounts for St. Paul community members and their priorities. “How you spend your money is the clearest illustration of what you value,” Carter said referring to early teachings from his parents. “Our mantra here is if our budget doesn’t reflect our values, then they’re not our values.” While constructing the 2020 budget, Carter had a deliberate
community approach. In the preceding three months, he went to various coffee shops, schools, libraries, breweries among other locations in St. Paul neighborhoods to inform and take suggestions for the budget. Despite it being more than a $17 million increase from the 2019 budget, Carter opened up the floor for community members to work on tradeoffs for budget suggestions to work financially. Also, over a hundred people from St. Paul neighborhoods have volunteered to work on the proposal to reinforce equity within the budget. “We have to figure out how to do this balancing act,” Carter said. “You can’t just cut your way to prosperity; we have to be willing to make investments.” One of those investments in the budget is an emphasis on housing the rapidly growing diverse population. The St. Paul population has added more than 24,000 people since the 2010 census and it is projected to add another 30,000 over the next 30 years. “There’s an exciting and vibrant thing happening in St. Paul,” Carter said. “If we’re going to house 30,000 more people than we’ve ever had in the city ever, we’re going to have to think about building up a little higher, some of our buildings are going to have to be a little taller, we’re going to have to think about density. We might need new busses and transit and bike lanes.” The St. Paul community will also continue to see a focus on ensuring a solid foundation for the youth to prosper in the future. Carter knows that natu-
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New Rules sets precedent for real estate development owned multiple properties and it sparked an interest in real estate. From there, he started a real estate development company in Ohio and eventually branched out in Minneapolis after relocating for employment. After his nine-to-five job tenure ceased, Webley liquidated his assets and bought the space that is now New Rules, 2015 N. Lowry Ave. New Rules Benefit Corporation is a shared workspace for the community and events. It is a place where people can get business and creative services and the location provides a hub for innovation, philanthropy,
By Josh Cobb Twin Cities Association of Black Journalists/ Insight News Intern Oftentimes people are told why they cannot achieve certain goals or be themselves, however, Christopher Webley’s response was to create a space and “new rules” for the North Minneapolis community. Webley grew up in North Carolina where he cultivated an early passion for designing, creating and problem solving. He went to college for textile engineering and after school he met a peer that
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Event commemorates first African landing in Virginia By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In August 1619, more than 20 Africans landed at Old Point Comfort, the present-day Ft. Monroe in Hampton, Va., and were forced into labor as slaves. That was the beginning of the slave trade inAmerica. This month, 400 years after that humiliating and disgrace-
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ful day, the city of Hampton will commemorate “African Landing Day.” The three-day commemoration, which begins Aug. 23, will include a host of special guests and a variety of history tours, education programs and special exhibits. “One of the objectives we want to achieve is to correct history,” said retired Lt. Col. Claude Vann, the Hampton 2019 Commission co-chair. “I think history has done the African-American a disservice be-
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MN Attorney General Keith Ellison
Defending Liberians from deportation Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey co-led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of legal action to halt the Trump Administration’s termination of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for thousands of Liberians. In the brief filed in African Communities Together v. Trump in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Ellison and the other attorneys general oppose the federal government’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit and argue to preserve DED for Liberians. Deferred Enforced Departure is an immigration program authorized by the president to protect foreign nationals whose countries have experienced armed conflict, civil unrest, natural disasters, or public health crises. The states contend the Trump Administration’s attempt to terminate DED will inflict widespread harm on Liberian
families and their communities. “I co-led this coalition today to defend Liberians with DED because like all Minnesotans, they deserve to live with safety, dignity, and respect,” Ellison said. “Liberians in Minnesota are woven into the fabric of our communities. They’re our neighbors, co-workers, and friends. So many work in healthcare that they’re our caregivers, too. Many Liberians have known no other country in their lives than America, and their children are American citizens. I’ll use the powers of my office to defend all of them from the harm President Trump would do to them.” With this most recent amicus brief, the attorneys general are siding again with the plaintiffs. On March 27, Massachusetts and Minnesota lead a multi-state group in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs’ motion to enjoin the president from ending DED
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What are we supposed to do? It is not us against them Commentary by Robert McClain Being in law enforcement is not an easy proposition today. Every city requires it, commonly in the form of a police department, to keep the peace and enforce the laws. Policing responsibility has become more complexed and increasingly difficult. A job that was once held in high regard, is currently highly scrutinized, sec-
ond guessed and often resented. As a person of color, specifically African-American, I have become perplexed as to how to relate to the police. Being neither anti- or pro-police, I respect and appreciate their value as well as question many of their tactics. It bothers me that uncertainty, fear and special behavioral instructions for children have been introduced into our interactions with police. It also concerns me that officers are made to feel the need to walk on eggshells while engaging the public. What are we, the public to do?
What are you, the officer to do? When my anxiety and blood pressure suddenly spike when you see those flashing red lights behind you? When one does not know if you’re going to experience an officer of reason or an empowered jerk with a gun and badge. When you approach a car and the occupants are moving around suspiciously, looking questionable and you are not certain if anyone is armed? When you are in fear of your life in every circumstance is on both sides of the coin? When we or our neighborhood(s) do not
feel included in the writing on the side of squad cars that say “to protect and serve?” When black glove wearing occupants of unmarked squads appear gang related, act “thuggish,” and are known to physically strike or pull a gun on a noncombative individual(s)? When individual(s) – groups disrespect you, your authority and attempt to prevent you from performing your job? When you are obligated to provide services/protection to a person(s) who publicly state they hate all police? When the department is obliged to perform
at a higher service delivery to intitled downtown entertainment districts and upscale neighborhoods? When you respectfully report to an officer that you possess both a weapon and permit to carry, and the assumption of immediate danger shapes the experience or the outcome? When my skin color is criteria for suspicion or diminishes my humanity? When an officer(s) who recently exhibited overly aggressive or abrasive version of law enforcement is now passing out school supplies, bikes or hot dogs to neighborhood kids?
When officer “GI-Joe” is not able to distinguish between fighting crime and “combat?” When one’s loudmouth and/or ill-informed behavior dictates a more severe level of force? When you respond to a domestic situation and the obvious victim resents your having to confront, restrain or arrest an alleged perpetrator? It is not us against them. We are one. Although equally flawed, we need each other if we are to ever achieve successful and sustained police-community relations.
Old National Foundation supports KIPP Minnesota The Old National Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Old National Bank, presented a check for $5,000 to KIPP Minnesota, a charter school system dedicated to confronting education achievement disparities in the Twin Cities. Three times a year, the foundation presents grants to organizations throughout its footprint that fit the strategic initiatives of affordable housing, early education, economic development, financial literacy and workforce development. “The KIPP model is focused on supporting students holistically – it is not solely their academic performance, but their personal well-being that our teachers and staff support whole-heartedly. We are committed to confronting educational disparities so that our students are able to lead choicefilled lives,” said executive director of KIPP Minnesota, Nicole Boardman. “This work would not be possible without the generous support of partners like Old National Bank. Their grant is literally changing the course of opportunities afforded these amazing students.” KIPP Minnesota is being awarded this grant for its early education efforts. The grant money will be used to support its expansion. KIPP will
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(From left to right) Old National Bank’s Sherri Ostman, Kelly Elkin and Trent Bowman, KIPP Minnesota executive director Nicole Boardman, Tyler Van Eps of KIPP Minnesota and Old National Bank’s Julie Anderson during a check presentation Aug. 8. open its third school in North Minneapolis this month. The school, KIPP Legacy Academy, will welcome fifth and sixth graders in its first year and will grow to a full capacity of 680 students over the
next seven years in grades K-8. “KIPP is an extremely promising public school that has made strong academic gains and continues to do so. They are committed to our children and families in North
Minneapolis, where more great schools like KIPP are sorely needed,” said Sondra Samuels, the president and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone. The new campus is part of KIPP Minnesota’s strategic
plan to grow to five schools – two primary schools, two middle schools, and a high school – teaching more than 1,000 students in grades K-12 by 2026. “KIPP is creating opportunity and molding these students
into thriving future leaders,” said Trent Bowman, vice president, community development officer for Old National. “Old National is proud to support KIPP’s mission.”
Hennepin County approves up to $1.1 million for two business support programs; CEO Next Business Institute and Open to Business Hennepin County is renewing its investment in two programs designed to grow jobs and businesses in the county. The county board voted as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to approve agreements with the Minneapolis Consortium of Commu-
Ellison From 3 protections for Liberians on March 31. A hearing on the motion was scheduled for the next day, March 28. On the day of the hearing, President Trump issued a new directive that extended
Landing From 3 cause we have never been told what our real history was. For the folks here at Hampton, particularly, we were taught that the first African landed in Jamestown. Well, that’s incorrect.” The place where the first
nity Developers (MCCD) for the Open to Business Program (up to $405,000), and with the Edward Lowe Foundation for CEO Next Business Institute (up to $720,000). Open to Business provides technical assistance and consulting for startups and small
businesses. Hennepin County provides matching grants to cities who contract directly with MCCD to provide free business support in their cities. MCCD also connects businesses to nontraditional financing opportunities to further grow. CEO Next Business
Institute previously supported by the county under the program name “Economic Gardening,” helps second-stage companies through advanced business and market research, peer and cohort learning, and expert forums. Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Dakota counties contract
with the Edward Lowe Foundation, who administers the program, to allow qualifying businesses to participate for free. The 2019-2020 CEO Next application period now open. Privately held businesses that have between 10 and 99 employees and that have $1 million
to $50 million in revenue are invited to apply through Sept. 30 to participate in the program. Learn more about program qualifications at www. hennepin.us/business/workwith-henn-co/economicdevelopment#economic-gardening.
DED protections for one more year, until March 31, 2020. On July 1, the Trump Administration moved to dismiss the lawsuit. This recent amicus brief from the states argues against the motion to dismiss. Among other points, the attorneys general argue that the president’s power to extend the DED deadline does not eliminate plaintiffs’ harm or make the suit moot. Since the 1980s, Liberia has
experienced a series of internal armed conflicts and the largest outbreak of the Ebola virus in history, killing and displacing thousands. Liberian nationals were first granted DED in 1999. As DED-holders, Liberians are not subject to immigration detention and removal and can legally reside and work in the United States. Many have lived in the United States for decades, building families, participating in the
workforce, and contributing to their communities. The states argue that the Trump Administration’s attempt to abruptly terminate DED for these long-term residents of the United States would force them to return to dangerous conditions in Liberia. Terminating DED for Liberians would also put at risk the welfare of thousands of children born to Liberian parents but raised in the United States.
The brief argues that these children, who are U.S. citizens, are already suffering in fear of their parents’ removal from the country as a result of the president’s decision to end DED protections. The states also argue that Liberians make valuable contributions to the economy. A large population of Liberians work in the health care and social assistance industries, filling a growing need for workers in these
fields. Ellison said these workers support state economies and their removal would inflict widespread harm on the communities in which they live and work. Ellison and Healey were joined in filing the brief by attorneys general from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
African landed was Point Comfort, described by PRI.org as, “As far east as you can get in Virginia — on a peninsula that extends out into the Chesapeake Bay.” To get to it, you have to cross a bridge over a moat. On the other side is the largest stone fort in America — Ft. Monroe — encompassing 565 acres, according to PRI. “The city saw the importance
of this commemoration early on and they created a commission within the city for it,” said Luci Cochran, the executive director of the Hampton History Museum. “This is a history that so many people are not aware of and we want people to understand that the landing of the first African is a thread that shaped everything. It shaped our country and it continues
to affect our country today.” According to a news release, the commemoration kicks off on Friday (Aug. 23) at 12:00 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, where Byron Pitts of ABC Nightline, and formerly of CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes, will host the African-American Political Firsts Luncheon featuring panelists; Kentucky Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton, L. Douglas Wilder, former governor of Virginia; Rep. Bobby Scott, and former mayor and North Carolina State Sen. Howard Lee. On Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. in Continental Park, Ft. Monroe, the 2019 Commemoration of the First African Landing Ceremony will include remarks from CNN political contributor Van Jones and remarks and greetings from Vir-
ginia Gov. Ralph Northam; Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Tim Kaine, Scott and Dr. Joseph Green, Jr., chair of 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission. The ceremony will feature African drumming and the I.C. Norcom High School Choir from Portsmouth, Va. Following the ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be musical performances by Cheick Hamala Diabate, a Grammynominated world music artist; EMA Live, and RaJazz. The evening concludes with a concert from Common, with Minnesota’s Sounds of Blackness, Sunday’s events, dubbed Day of Healing, will include a bell ringing across the United States, gospel choir performances, and a keynote speech by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
The day will feature a National Park Service town hall, libation ceremony, blessing of the land, a tribute to the ancestors with a release of 400 butterflies and Ghanaian drumming. “From a historian’s perspective, we hope people will take away that all of this wasn’t an accident,” said Beth Austin of the Hampton History Museum, who conducted much of the research. “It happened in a global context both in terms of the wider Atlantic world in 1619 and it had the enormous global impact. The slave trade and the practice of slavery in America impacted the New World and Africa and it’s had a very longterm and profound legacy.” For more information about the 2019 Commemoration of the First African Landing in Hampton, Va., visit www. firstafricanlanding.com.
to come. Carter is also working on an initiative called “College Bound St. Paul” where the goal is to start a college savings account for every newborn that starts with a $50 investment. “Mostly, my vision for St. Paul is irrelevant. What’s relevant is when my children get to the age and get the point where they have to decide
where they’ll plant their business and their families,” he said. “Youth development is not one of the things (that is important to me), it’s the only thing.” Now that Carter has presented his budget, he and the St. Paul City Council will have negotiations and will have to reach an agreement for the budget by the end of the year.
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Explores 400-year commemoration of culture, history and resistance Planting People Growing Justice has partnered with the City of Minneaoplis-ReCAST and the Minneapolis African American Heritage Museum and Gallery to present the Sankofa Teach In. The family-friendly event is a 400-year commemoration of Africans being brought to Jamestown, Va. by the British and being forced into slavery. “Planting People Growing Justice (PPGJ) is excited to partner with the City of Minneapolis-ReCAST and the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery to host the Sankofa Teach In,” said Dr. Artika Tyner, CEO of PPGJ. The two-hour event takes please this Friday (Aug. 23) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Individuals are invited to the program that will be held at the
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history of the slave trade, along with a panel discussion about the power of culture and resilience. A community healing circle will
“Planting People Growing Justice (PPGJ) is excited to partner with the City of Minneapolis-ReCAST and the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery to host the Sankofa Teach In,” said Dr. Artika Tyner, CEO of PPGJ. The event will emphasize culture, resilience and healing. Attendees will embark upon an exploration of the
take place and the first 50 attendees will receive an autographed copy of the book “Amazing Africa: A to Z” authored by Tyner and Monica Habia.
Dubbed “The Year of the Return,” many AfricanAmericans are reclaiming their heritage through journeying to Ghana, informational events and cultural celebrations. In the Twi language of Ghana, sankofa translates into the phrase, “go back and get it.” It’s also a reference to the Asante Adinkra symbol of a bird with its feet facing forward and its head looking backward. The mythical bird represents learning the wisdom of the past and using that knowledge to move forward. “This event will be a remarkable Sankofa experience of returning home, reclaiming our rich cultural heritage and embarking on the journey of community healing,” said Tyner.
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Events celebrate, promote Black women breastfeeding August is National Breastfeeding Month, and peer counselors at Hennepin County Public Health have been working to identify and overcome barriers that women (families, really) of color face to adopt the practice of breastfeeding for babies and moms. In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, Hennepin County Public Health is sponsoring two public events, “Chocolate Milk: The Documentary” and the 3rd annual Chocolate Milk
Day. “Chocolate Milk: The Documentary” screens Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m. at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 1256 Penn Ave. N., 5th floor, Minneapolis. The film seeks to answer the question of why more African-American women are not breastfeeding. Chocolate Milk Day takes place Aug. 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and celebrate Black breastfeeding families. The event takes place at Fairview Park; 621 29th Ave. N., Minneapolis.
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“As a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, it is my job to conduct oversight of foreign aid from the United States of America and to legislate on human rights practices around the world,” said Omar. “The irony of the ‘only democracy’ in the Middle East making such a decision is that it is both an insult to democratic values and a chilling response to a visit by government officials from an allied nation.” Tlaib delivered her response via Twitter, posting a photo of her grandmother, who lives in who lives in the West Bank village of Beit Ur al-Tahta. “This woman right here is my sity (grandmother). She deserves to live in peace & with human dig-
nity. I am who I am because of her,” wrote Tlaib. “The decision by Israel to bar her granddaughter, a U.S. Congresswoman, is a sign of weakness (because) the truth of what is happening to Palestinians is frightening.” The top lawmaker in the House came out forcefully in defense of the two congresswomen. “Israel’s denial of entry to Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar is a sign of weakness, and beneath the dignity of the great State of Israel,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement. “The President’s statements about the Congresswomen are a sign of ignorance and disrespect, and beneath the dignity of the Office of the President.” Omar and Tlaib were scheduled to visit Israel and Palestine Aug. 18 – Aug. 22, with Tlaib staying until the Aug. 24 to visit with her grandmother.
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Shaping an icon through rarely seen Prince images ‘Prince: Before the Rain’ opens Sept. 21 at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota photographer Allen Beaulieu helped shape the icon we know today as Prince. As Prince’s personal photographer and friend from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, he charted the musician’s progression from rising star to superstar. Through it all, Beaulieu had access to Prince that few photographers have had, before or since. View images Beaulieu captured for the album covers of “Dirty Mind,” “Controversy” and “1999,” as well as the posthumous releases of “Piano and a Microphone” and “Originals.” Plus, see live performance shots and behindthe-scenes candids in the new exhibit “Prince: Before the Rain,” opening Sept. 21 at the Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul.
images. At the exhibit entrance, fans can take a selfie in front of a wall reminiscent of the famed “Graffiti Bridge” in Eden Prairie where Beaulieu took promotional photos of Prince. The exhibit draws from the Minnesota History Society Press book, “Prince: Before the Rain,” by Beaulieu. “The man was beautiful to me. He took me on three tours. I got to see the country. I got to see a rock star. I got to develop a rock star,” recounts Beaulieu. Fans can hear Beaulieu during a panel discussion at the History Center’s free program, First Tuesdays/First Avenue: Prince Night, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Beaulieu will be joined by The Revolution band member Dez Dickerson and DJ Kevin Cole, with The Current’s Adrea Swensson moderating. Cole will also DJ in the gallery from 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to continue Prince’s story with “Purple Rain,” in the neighboring exhibit, “First Avenue: Stories of Minne-
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A new exhibit of photographs by Allen Beaulieu offers a rare look at pop culture icon Prince.
The exhibit features 50 digital prints of Prince, The Revolution, Morris Day and The Time and other artists, as well as a handful of artifacts that speak to Prince’s image. Designed to feel like an intimate nightclub with black walls, long purple drapes and a glittering chandelier, visitors can relax on a round purple velvet couch while taking in the surrounding
sota’s Mainroom.” The exhibit features the suit Prince wore in the movie and other artifacts, as well as a section devoted to Prince’s April 2016 passing with memorial letters and items left at First Avenue. “Prince: Before the Rain” and “First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota Mainroom” are on view through May 3. Admission to “Prince: Before the Rain” is included
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“That’s been a very intentional decision to create avenues of ownership,” Webley said. “The biggest thing that distinguishes us from other coworking spaces alike is we are all committed to this end goal of creating the shared ethos for what we want to see in the community and trying to use what we do as business owners to create the world we want to live in.” New Rules is multifaceted and takes a team effort. Webley said he is not concerned with titles or getting accolades, he is more concerned about the impact New Rules has on the community and is firm on giving acknowledgement to the many that helped him on his journey. “It is about listening and responding. For us it is not about needing credit, we just want to do the work,” said the innovator. So far in New Rules’ three years of existence, Webley said he is most proud of making a space for people to work out of and being more integrated with the surrounding community. He now can recall numerous stories of comradery and support within the North Minneapolis neighborhood. “It has created a sense of hope and a sense of pride for those who use our space and for the folks that don’t use our space,” he said. “Everyone on this street within a five to 10 block radius knows us and I know them on a first name basis. Those are heart-felt, heartwarming things for me.” New Rules hosted a Minnesota Black Bloggers and Creatives Soiree this past Sunday and is partnering with Its Fest for a block party on Aug. 24.
From 3 arts, culture and community. “Everything in here is shared ownership, shared resources,” Webley said. “A big part of what we do is provide the platform for folks.” New Rules is not a coop or a non-profit because Webley feels that in this instance, it would not help his community to its full potential. “As much as nonprofits have their place in the world, that’s not a model that sets a community that has been traditionally disenfranchised and lacks love,” Webley said. “We are in one of the largest communities for the largest disparity gap amongst Black and white peers. We wanted to set an example for being for the community and keeping the lights on at the same time.” Moreover, New Rules takes an active stance on real estate. It looks to take unproductive and overlooked buildings and use them to co-create innovative spaces that are designed by the community to solve problems. “We call this our statement project for what real estate development should look like in our neighborhoods,” Webley said. A major component of its motto and overall premise as a company is collaboration. Webley is deliberate on providing a genuine space for others to thrive and succeed. Though it may seem as if Webley has people working for him, realistically they are collaborators from other businesses which gives everyone agency over their respective brands and companies.
with regular History Center admission of $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, veterans/active military and college students, $6 ages 5 to 17 and free ages 4 and under and Minnesota History Society members.
UPPER HARBOR TERMINAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEARNING TABLE
The Learning Table provides the “learning water”; a place to ask critical questions and develop the “learning glue”; a place to develop relationships, create partnerships, and make commitments to explore ideas for incorporation in the UHT development. Each Learning Table theme is directly related to development topics. · Learn together · Create shared approach · Coordinate efforts
AUGUST'S TOPIC: For more information or to RSVP: find us on Facebook- at PPPEJCC or on Eventbrite; http://publicpolicyprojectonline. com/upper-harbor-terminal/ Upper Habor Terminal Community Engagement Learning Table devonn@pillsburyunited.org
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