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With renewed energy, people of color are stepping up to run for office. (Left to right) Candidates Natalie Johnson Lee, Lisa Neal-Delgado, Hollis Winston and Irene Fernando are looking to change the face of politics in the Twin Cities.
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“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” Those words, first penned by justice activist Assata Shakur, have been adopted as the rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement across the county. Some could argue taking artistic license and adding one more sentence to that call to action … “It is our duty to vote.” In sister Shakur’s bold and authentic assertion, it can easily be implied that using the tool of the vote is indeed fulfilling our duty to fight. With the upcoming Aug. 14 primary and later, the Nov. 6 general election, we must fulfill our duty and head to the polls en masse and exercise our right to vote. And in exercising our precious right, it is our duty to be a part of a wellinformed electorate, as we are witnessing firsthand what an ill-
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Candidates Natalie Johnson Lee, Lisa Neal-Delgado, Hollis Winston and Irene Fernando are all endorsed by Insight News in the upcoming Aug. 14 primary.
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Attorney Cyrenthia Jordan named Director, Metropolitan Council Equal Opportunity Office The Metropolitan Council has announced Cyrenthia Jordan as the new director of the Office of Equal Opportunity at the Metropolitan Council. A licensed attorney, Jordan brings to Met Council 11 years of compliance and worker protection experience. Jordan comes to the Council from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where since 2015she served as the director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX. “Cyrenthia’s commitment to public service and equity in her career makes her the ideal person to administer the equity and equal opportunity principles established in Thrive MSP 2040,” said Alene Tchourumoff, chair of Met Council. “She is a partnership builder, focused on collaboration and transpar-
ency. Those skills are crucial in the role of director of Equal Opportunity, where Cyrenthia will lead the council’s affirmative action and equal opportunity plans, administer business inclusion programs, investigate discrimination complaints, and serve as a leader on building equity into all of the regional services the council provides.” Before her time at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Jordan was a senior equity and diversity associate for the Minneapolis Public Schools, as well as the associate to the director of Equal Opportunity at the University of Minnesota. Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in legal administration from Ball State University and a law degree from Hamline University School of Law.
(Left to right) Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o and Letitia Wright in the Marvel blockbuster, “Black Panther.”
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Black Panther in downtown Commons Park
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No charges in officer shooting of Thurman Blevins By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor harry@insightnews.com Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman called a July 30 press conference to announce whether charges would be filed against Minneapolis Police Officers Justin Schmidt and Ryan Kelly, who shot and killed Thurman Blevins on June 23. Before he got to the meat of the announcement, which would have been that no
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AARP and Hennepin Healthcare sponsor a free public screening of the blockbuster movie, Black Panther at the Commons Urban Park, 425 Portland Avenue S., in Downtown Minneapolis. The event is open to the public and reservations aren’t required. The screening is 7-9pm Thursday, August 9, 2018. Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to suc-
Activist took over a press conference called by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in wake of Freeman’s decision not to charge the officers who killed Thurman Blevins.
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ceed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Hennepin Healthcare is partnering with The Commons Minneapolis to offer a variety of health and wellness activities prior to the screening of Black Panther. Moviegoers can meet clinical experts and learn about how to stay healthy, active and feeling their best. Hennepin Healthcare has served the community for over 135 years of experience, with a goal of providing exceptional care without ex-
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Transformation: Thor project nears completion By Randall Bradley Architect Thor’s World Headquarters, at 1256 Penn Ave. N. in Minneapolis is nearly complete. This is a 92,000-square-foot building completely covering
the longtime vacant lot that occupied our minds and eyes for the past 22 years. As the construction work has been ongoing, and certain aspects, components and systems have been installed, the interior and exterior are nearing completion. The tenants, both commercial and retail, typically employ their
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owner. Upon approval the tenants’ forces are allowed to proceed with the work. All the systems of heating, cooling, plumbing, and interior finishes such as floor coverings (tiles, wood, carpeting, or other options), wall finishing (paint, wall paper, fabric coverings) and ceiling finishes (lay-in tiles, gypsum, plaster, metal) are installed buy their contractors. The electrical systems are installed by these contractors. This includes all ceiling lighting such as fluorescent lighting fixtures and recessed fixtures or spot lighting and any other specialty lighting. There is also a lot of low-voltage and other specialty wiring to operate the internet technology that powers this age. The retail tenants are proceeding with the build-out of their stores and shops. There is 8,800 square feet of retail space where that hasn’t been any be-
fore. There will be several different retail businesses. Some of these shops will include a delicatessen, a coffee/cafe, a fitness center, a financial consulting firm and other businesses. This project represents the single most important development in North Minneapolis in the past 22 years. This is retail. The economic health of any community is dependent on the flow of dollars through that community. Retail supports that function. Without retail stores there is no flow of dollars into and through the community. No retail, no flow. The new retail reality that we are now going to experience will probably have to be approached tenderly. It has been 22 years since any of us were able to walk to the corner of Plymouth and Penn Avenues and see anything other than a grassy lot. This project transforms this corner vacant lot and has implications for the broader community As this project nears completion, city inspectors will review all aspects of construction that require approval of previously issued permits. From the ap-
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Erin Murphy: Champion for equality Our voice Our moment Commentary by Dr. Josie Johnson In a week, Minnesota will hold a critically important election. This is our moment as people of color to raise our voices, exercise our hard fought right to vote, and cast a ballot for a more just and equitable state. I want to encourage each and every one of our brothers and sisters to vote on Tuesday, Aug. 14 – or to make use of early voting and vote be-
fore then. In the Democratic primary for governor there is a clear champion of racial equity, inclusiveness and hope – Erin Murphy and her running mate, Erin Maye-Quade. What excites me about these two outstanding women is both who they are and what they stand for. Erin Murphy is a nurse. She›s also a state legislator, who as majority leader was the principal leader in many important accomplishments including raising the minimum wage, expanding access to health care, funding our schools, and banning the criminal history box from job applications. She is a proven and progressive-minded individual who understands that no issue that impacts our community can be dealt
with on its own. She understands that all of these issues are interconnected and that she must fight side by side with us if we are to make progress. Her running mate, Erin MayeQuade, is also a state representative and if elected our next lieutenant governor will be the highest ranking African-American elected official in our state›s history. Rep. Maye-Quade is a vibrant and dynamic leader on issues of education, gun violence, hunger and mental health. She is an excellent addition to this ticket. I ask that in this coming primary election on Aug. 14 you choose to get involved and vote. Your voice can make all the difference and we - our community - need your more than ever.
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Insight2Health Fitness Challenge motivators: Carmen Robles, Alicia Zepeda-Cervantes and Ognjenka (Ogi) Carter.
Personal stories that motivate and inspire By Carmen Robles Associate Editor Editor’s note: Carmen Robles, Associate Editor for Insight News’ Afrodescendientes, our bilingual homage to the AfroLatino experience, is a rock star evangelist when it comes to health and wellness. She has
served as coordinator of the two recent rounds of the I2H Challenge, guiding the Challenge’s movement from St. Paul to North Minneapolis, and supporting new relationships and partnerships with legacy community organizations and resource institutions. She leaves the project in good standing as she transitions to spend more time with family and to work on a new book chronicling her journey of healing and transformation. Personal stories motivate and inspire others, sparking the flame of an ‘I can do that!’ attitude. Insight2Health Fitness Challenge is about sharing stories, sparking the flame in others. These stories provide the foundation for this unique health and wellness initiative.
My personal story began in 2016 when Mr. Mac invited me to document a 10-week session. After the grueling round, I vowed to just go swimming and go for walks. The Challenge was too intense for this old bod. Four months later I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Had it not been for the intense, torturous 10-week commitment to myself, I doubt I would have had the endurance to fight the devil with a winning attitude. This is my 4th round. I’ve lost 45lbs, 10” around my waist, went from a dress size 18W and 2X to a size 14 comfortable and can easily squeeze into a 12. I am cancer free. My bone density has increased 5%. Typically, it’s supposed to decrease and I would have to take more pills. My A1C
diabetes number is down to normal. My blood pressure is way down (although stress will spike it in a minute.) I can move my right shoulder, which had limited movement due to the removal of tumor and nodes. I can jump rope, climb stairs easily and have a definite skip in my step. For me, the camaraderie among the group and team, more of a familia environment, neighbor to neighbor, was the winning combination to get me on a serious track to pursue a quality life. I pray I was able to pay it forward and spark inspiration. I want to thank each one of you for your support, encouragement, blessings, and laughter. Can’t wait to keep on keeping on. Hasta manana! (until tomorrow.)
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It all started in January of this year when I decided this is going to be the year of me...no more putting everyone else first. I was going to be selfish and put myself first for the first time in years. I needed to start paying attention to my body and heal myself from within. Taking care of my mom who has medical problems, and being a single mom there was, I thought no more time for me. I told everyone I didn’t have time to work out or didn’t have time to see friends who invited me to things. I started to do the same things daily and I was tired all the time. I didn’t have the energy to play with my son who is now 10. I said enough. Time for me. I wanted to show my son that being active and eating healthy is easy and the right thing to do. When I first started talking about doing the Fitness Challenge Round XI, I said to my mom; I need you to be ok watching my son, so I can do this for me. She was hesitant at first but then I told her the times, 6am, she said she would be home and Aden would sleep most of the time anyway. So, it was on! I was nervous at first. I get nervous with new things. Week 1 was the hardest because everything we were doing was new and hard. I cried on my drive home that week. Some were tears of joy because I was able to do this, and I had made it through the class. Some were tears from pain because the coaches were making us do things that I didn’t know my body could do. When Round XI was coming to an end I knew I wanted to keep going. I was starting to see results and I was very happy with
Erin Eskuri at 6am Insight2Health Fitness Challenge workout at Cora McCorvey YMCA in Heritage Park my progress. I had lost an amazing 13 inches in my waist! When they told me, I was shocked! I didn’t think it was that much. I almost made then re-measure because I didn’t think I had been working that hard. I didn’t miss many days because I am my own accountability buddy. I made sure I was able to get there, do the workout, and get to work on time. The friends I have made while doing this are amazing. As a group we encourage each other to be better and do better. Having them be there to encourage me when I do not think I can do something is the heart of what this Challenge is. Our coaches Val and Shaz are the ones who lead us to be so supportive of each other and to anyone else
who joins us in the next round. I went to the Y as a trial to see if it was for me. I did a group class like we do every morning, but it is not the same. No one in that class was encouraging me to try again after I failed the first time. No one at the Y was willing to help me learn to do the move with the weights that they had already learned long ago. Round XII is almost over and I will be doing XIII. As Coach Val has us repeat after every class “I am committed, and I will not quit!” This has come to be a routine for me. I am committed to myself. I love the way I feel in the morning after the workout. I have even started missing being able to work out in the morning when they are on break in between sessions.
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Erin Murphy
Erin Maye-Quade
Rep. Keith Ellison
Sen. Tina Smith
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Lisa Neal-Delgado
Irene Fernando
Natalie Johnson Lee
LaDonna Redmond
Hollis Winston
Mohamud Noor
Jeffry Martin
the criminal history box from job applications.” If elected MayeQuade, would be the state’s first African-American lieutenant governor.
in gaining our endorsement, it is not enough to be just anti-Trump. Smith has taken on the platform of Gov. Mark Dayton, for whom she served as lieutenant governor before being appointed by Dayton to the Senate, in prioritizing equity and inclusion. Smith, along with Klobuchar will be key advocates in the fight over implementing sensible gun laws, removing special interest organizations from undue influence and maintaining the Affordable Care Act.
Eventually it won’t be historic to have elected a person of color to many offices, but come Aug. 14 a first step to making history can be made in voting for Hollis Winston for mayor of Brooklyn Park. A northern suburb of the Twin Cities, Brooklyn Park is the second most diverse city in Minnesota and soon – maybe as early as the 2020 census – will have a majority people of color status. Chair of Minnesota DFL African-American Caucus, Winston has been working to promote progressive values within the DFL. Brooklyn Park residents and business owners will be well served with Winston atop of its city government.
years, serving as former director of the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota. Noor’s works have garnered previous endorsements from the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Stonewall DFL and Take Action Minnesota.
Endorsements From 3 informed electorate can produce. In our efforts to maintain a well-informed electorate we offer our endorsements in several key Minnesota primary races. Erin Murphy, Erin MayeQuade – governor, lieutenant governor Several quality candidates emerged in the race for governor, but our endorsement goes to the ticket of Erin Murphy and Erin Maye-Quade. While we believe the team of Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan would serve admirably – and thus, would be our second choice if operating under a ranked-choice structure – it is Murphy and Maye-Quade who we have chosen to endorse. In making this endorsement we echo the words of our valued voice, Dr. Josie Johnson, who cited Murphy’s accomplishments in the state House saying, “as majority leader (Murphy) was the principal leader in many important accomplishments including raising the minimum wage, expanding access to health care, funding our schools, and banning
Rep. Keith Ellison – attorney general For more than 10 years Rep. Keith Ellison has admirably and faithfully served the residents of Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. A tireless champion of the working and middle classes, Ellison’s values are in line with ours, seeking ethnic equality, religious freedom, police accountability, sexual preference tolerance, a $15 minimum wage and fighting for worker’s rights to name a few. Some have asked why Ellison would leave the U.S. House to pursue state office, but Ellison reminds us that the multiple challenges to President Trump’s Muslim/travel ban came from states’ attorney generals. We need Keith Ellison in our state attorney general’s seat. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar – U.S. Senate Inauspicious circumstances took Sen. Tina Smith to Washington, but thus far, Smith has been a valued ally, fighting to serve as the needed check to Trump and the broader Republican agenda. But
Lisa Neal-Delgado – Minnesota representative, 59B, Fue Lee, 59A House seat 59B is one of historic importance. One of two seats representing the residents of North Minneapolis (59A being the other), 59B birthed the likes of Rep. Keith Ellison and Sen. Bobby Joe Champion (DFL 59). The 2010 redistricting moved the boundaries of 59B further south and into downtown, but be clear, 59B is a Northside district. That being said, we endorse Northsider Lisa Neal-Delgado. Neal-Delgado is a product of the Northside and understands what it takes to revitalize the Plymouth and West Broadway corridors. A military veteran, Neal-Delgado will fight for the Northside – and all of 59B – with the same vigor in which
she fought for our country. Irene Fernando and Natalie Johnson Lee – Hennepin County Commissioner District 2, LaDonna Redmond, Hennepin County Commissioner District 3 In the “nonpartisan” races for Hennepin for Hennepin County Commissioner voters again have the opportunity to make history. In the commission’s 164 years of existence never has it elected a person of color to a seat. In District 2 we have the opportunity to send two to a November general election in Irene Fernando – a first time candidate endorsed by the DFL and others – and Natalie Johnson Lee, former Minneapolis 5th Ward councilwoman. In District 3 LaDonna Redmond is the clear choice to fight for progressive values, adding a muchneeded voice to county government. Hollis Winston – mayor, Brooklyn Park
Mohamud Noor, Minnesota representative, 60B A progressive voice, Mohamud Noor is our choice to fill the soon to be vacated seat held by Rep. Ilhan Omar. A graduate of Metropolitan State University, Noor has been active in Minnesota politics for the better part of 14
Jeffry Martin, judge, Ramsey County A past president of the St. Paul branch of the NAACP, Jeffry Martin has a demonstrated and documented commitment to justice. The citizens of Ramsey County deserve a caring spirit and informed legal mind that Martin would bring to the bench. Additional endorsements Cheniqua Johnson, House District 22B (Worthington, Minn.) Angela Conley, Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4 Kimberly Caprini, School Board Member at Large – Minneapolis Public Schools
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The start of crazy childlike faith (ages 14-16)
Avoiding painful regrets: The art of seeking biblical wisdom Life Lessons By Victor Armando Martinez www.AllYouWantBook.com
Editor’s note: Victor Martinez, a Henry High School student leader a little over a decade ago, shares a lifechanging message of life lessons he learned as he searched
for the love of his life. He reveals a framework for getting everything you want out of life and more. Martinez now pastors a bi-lingual congregation at North Minneapolis’ New Generation Church. Available on Amazon. The Bible relates a story about King Solomon; a story about as interesting and intriguing as the character of the man himself. It tells of an angel that came to visit Solomon; this was after Solomon had done certain things that pleased the Lord God of Israel. The angel told Solomon that he would grant Him one desire,
one wish, anything he wanted the most in the world, and it would be granted. (2 Chronicles 1:7-11) “Wow”, I said to myself. “What a special, awesome gift!” My mind immediately began to race and consider all the possibilities; all the options he had and could choose from; everything that he could accomplish with his one, new, “super power.” Perhaps he would ask to destroy all his enemies ... he was the King of Israel after all and Israel had many enemies troubling them. Or he would ask to be the most powerful man alive; even more than any King
that had ever lived. Or perhaps it would be wealth; riches upon riches, the type of which the world had never seen before ... or perhaps he would ask to be immortal and never die, to be a King forever and retain his throne. When I heard what he requested, I was taken aback because quite frankly, I couldn’t understand it. It was far too simple in my childish opinion; the thing he had requested from God was … Wisdom! Wisdom to govern God’s chosen people. I said to myself, “Okay … that was cool, but what about the rest of the great, awesome stuff?”
It was a little below all the others and incomparable to them; like having a choice between living in the Buckingham Palace or a bungalow and choosing the bungalow... my limited understanding greatly hindered me from seeing the importance and Wisdom of his choice. The next part of the story knocked me off my feet, leaving me amazed and in awe. The Angel told Him that since he did not ask for the power to destroy His enemies, or for riches, that he would have them all anyway; he was even going to get the things he had not asked for. In other words, he would be able to
accomplish every other thing he needed, and even more, because of the new dose of Wisdom God gifted him with. He had not been narrow-minded or selfish. He had been wise and had chosen Wisdom as his gift from God. This was an eye-opener to me. It spoke and connected to me right away: if I asked God for Wisdom like Solomon did, I would be greatly blessed as well. It was a cheat; a way to accomplish a number of things in one shot; a way of killing multiple birds with one stone. The next 3 years were filled with prayer requests to grow in wisdom.
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Nota del editor: Víctor Martínez, un dirigente estudiantil de secundaria Henry un poco más hace una década, comparte un mensaje de cambio de vida de las lecciones que aprendió como buscaba el amor de su vida. Revela un marco para todo lo que quieres de la vida y mucho más obtener. Martinez ahora pastorea una congregación bilingüe en Nueva Generación Iglesia de North Minneapolis. Disponible en Amazon La Biblia contiene una historia sobre el Rey Salomón; una historia tan interesante como fascinante sobre el personaje del hombre mismo.
Cuenta que un ángel que vino a visitar a Salomón; esto fue después de que Salomón había hecho ciertas cosas que agradaron al Señor Dios de Israel. El ángel le dijo a Salomón que le concedería un deseo, lo que más quisiera en el mundo, y él se lo concedería. Vea 2 Crónicas 1:7-11 “Guau”, me dije. “¡Qué regalo tan especial e impresionante!” Mi mente inmediatamente comenzó a correr y considerar todas las posibilidades; todas las opciones que él tenía y que podría elegir; todo lo que podría lograr con un único “súper poder”. Tal vez pediría destruir a todos sus enemigos... después
de todo él era rey de Israel y este pueblo tenía muchos enemigos que los perturbaban... O pediría ser el hombre vivo más poderoso; incluso más que cualquier Rey que hubiera existido. O tal vez hubiera pedido riqueza; muchas riquezas, del tipo que el mundo nunca había visto antes... o tal vez pediría ser inmortal y nunca morir, ser un Rey para siempre y retener su trono. Cuando escuché lo que él pidió, me sorprendí porque, francamente, no podía entenderlo. Era demasiado simple en mi opinión infantil; lo que él le había pedido a Dios era Sabiduría; Sabiduría para gobernar al pueblo elegido de Dios.
Me dije a mí mismo, “está bien... eso estuvo bien, pero ¿qué hay del resto de las cosas geniales e increíbles?” Para mí, habían muchas otras cosas mejores que hubiera podido elegir, como tener la opción de vivir en el Palacio de Buckingham Y elegir un bungaló... Mi limitada comprensión me impidió ver la importancia y la Sabiduría de su elección. La siguiente parte de la historia me dejó asombrado y maravillado. El ángel le dijo que debido a que él no había pedido destruir a sus enemigos o riquezas, que de todas formas le daría esas otras cosas; él iba a obtener incluso las cosas que no había pedido. En otras
palabras, él podría lograr cualquier otra cosa que necesitara, y aún más debido a la nueva dosis de Sabiduría que Dios le había concedido. Él no había cerrado su mente ni había sido egoísta. Él había sido sabio y había elegido la sabiduría como un regalo de Dios. Esto fue una revelación para mí. Yo me conecté de inmediato con la historia, si yo le pedía a Dios sabiduría como lo hizo Salomón, sería muy bendecido también. Era un truco; una forma de lograr varias cosas de una vez; una forma de matar varios pájaros con un solo tiro, y mas rápido poder obtener los deseos de mi corazon!
were conspicuously absent … the two Black Press newspapers in the state, the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder and Insight News. The papers were not absent out of a lack of interest, but lack of notice. Both press outlets were mysteriously left off of the mailing list to an-
nounce the press conference. In the case of Insight News it rang conspicuous because the outlet regularly receives updates from the Hennepin County Attorney’s office. Chuck Laszewski, media coordinator for Hennepin County said the oversight was an error on his part. “I fully intended for you and every other outlet to get the notice but when I manually sent it out you and Charles (Hallman) over at the Spokesman were left off,” said Laszewski. “I promise it was not intentional, but an error on my part. And I can understand how you could perceive it as intentional, but again, I assure you it wasn’t.” Neither outlet got the subsequent notice of a phone press conference Freeman held with reporters in leu of walking out on the earlier conference. Freeman’s choice to remove himself from the morning event caught many off guard, but activists in the room
ficers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze. In that case it took Freeman’s office more than four months to arrive at a decision. Laszewski said the Blevins shooting decision was made easier due to both officers wearing active body cameras. In the Clark shooting neither officer was equipped with body cameras and the only footage was captured from a security camera on a building across the street and that video did not show the actual shooting, as it occurred just outside of the camera’s frame. Regarding Freeman’s decision to exit the press conference – that he called – Laszewski said Freeman realized the community needed time to heal and, thus allowed activists to speak. Following Freeman’s announcement not to charge, several organizations issued statement regarding the matter. “The killing of Thurman Blevins is systematic assassination,” said the Min-
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charges would be filed against the officers – both of whom are white and Blevins, Black – pro-
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testers first interrupted, then, once Freeman’s words were drowned out, he left the room and activists took to the podium and held their own press conference. Many news outlets were on hand to capture the events that transpired, but two
Many news outlets were on hand to capture the events that transpired, but two were conspicuously absent … the two Black Press newspapers in the state, the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder and Insight News. The papers were not absent out of a lack of interest, but lack of notice.
seized the opportunity to deliver their message to a national audience. The message … stop killing Black people without accountability. In the shooting of Blevins, officer body camera footage does show Blevins with a gun, he fled officers and ignored officer commands to stop, but many say he was not a threat to his pursuers. Police differ, saying Blevins grabbed for his gun and even fired a shot – a point which is in dispute by many who have viewed the footage. Insight News has viewed the footage, which is available on YouTube, and cannot corroborate the officers’ account that Blevins either reached for or fired his gun. Laszewski was asked about the disparity in time that it took to come to a decision in the Blevins shooting and the November 2015 shooting of unarmed Jamar Clark, shot by Minneapolis of-
neapolis NAACP in a statement. “From the beginning officers had no intention on deescalating the situation. In fact, they did the exact opposite, screaming, cursing and threatening his life in the presence of a woman and a child.” “Hennepin County Attorney Freeman after careful examination and review of the facts of this investigation made the decision to not criminally charge Minneapolis Police Officers Ryan Kelly and Justin Schmidt. I accept and respect the County Attorney’s decision in this matter,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo. Arradondo said he would not discuss any internal actions that may take place as a result of the shooting until the full investigation is complete. Days of protests have taken place since the July 30 announcement.
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Action Day sends kids back to school prepared to learn According to the 2016 American Community Survey, each year, more than 100,000 students in our community go back to school without essential supplies they need to learn. As a result, Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW), the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx are hosting Action Day to support kids in need in partnership with the Minnesota Twins, St. Paul Saints, United FC, Vikings and Wild on Aug. 9 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Action Day is an annual volunteer event created by GTCUW that brings the community together to take action in solving a critical need by ďŹ lling backpacks with supplies to help local kids get ready for a new school year. GTCUW’s goal is to bring together more than 4,000 volunteers to pack 25,000 backpacks for children in need – doubling the eort and impact compared to last year. Backpacks assembled at the event will be distributed to more than
Greater Twin Cities United Way
People turned out by the hundreds to donate needed backpacks and school supplies during last year’s Action Day. 50 metro area nonproďŹ ts that will donate them to kids in need. All seven of Minnesota’s professional sports teams will be volunteering, as well as giving away prizes at the event. Those interested in attending Action Day must register online (www. gtcuw.org/event/action-day-
2018/#reg) prior to the event. In addition, those who want to make an immediate impact can purchase a backpack online at www.gtcuw.org/donate/actionday-donation-2/. “Action Day is one way we work to eliminate educational barriers, because we know when
our kids do better, our community does better,â€? said Trent Blain, interim president and CEO of Greater Twin Cities United Way. “Action Day 2018 is our largest volunteer eort, connecting families, corporate groups, nonproďŹ ts, sports teams and individuals to tackle a real challenge in our community. We’re grateful for the support.â€? “We’re proud to partner alongside AEG and Target Center to provide a venue for this event and to bring all local teams together to give back to the community in which we all play,â€? said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson. “These supplies will serve an important need to get kids ready to go back to school and set them up for success in the year ahead.â€? Volunteers are invited to participate in on-site games and win prizes. There will also be a miniature Crayola Experience where kids can color bookmarks for and write messages for the kids who will be receiving the backpacks.
Hawthorne and Jordan celebrate National Night Out The Hawthorne Neighborhood Association and the Jordan Area Community Council will celebrate their third annual National Night Out this Tuesday (Aug. 7). The celebration takes place from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on 30th Avenue North between Emerson and
Dupont Avenues in Minneapolis. The event will feature food (but people are encouraged to bring a dish to share), live music, games, dancing with Kairos Alive!, and more. Community resources will also be available.
Comcast launches new Wi-Fi parental control feature Comcast announced the national launch of the “Active Time Alertsâ€? feature on the XďŹ nity xFi platform, which allows parents to set a speciďŹ c time allowance for their child’s home Wi-Fi usage. Available to XďŹ nity Internet customers at no extra cost, “Active Time Alertsâ€? can be set to monitor activity across all devices assigned to a particular proďŹ le from the XďŹ nity xFi digital dashboard. Once the child is close to reaching their allotted time limit, the parent will receive an alert on their mobile device or via email and can then decide if they want to take action. Comcast’s new survey found that 92 percent of
AARP From 3 ception to the entire community. Hennepin Healthcare’s mantra says it all: “ We’re here for life! “ AARP MN Twin Cities’ sponsorship of this event is part of its work in the Twin Cities to connect people to fun events like bike rides, canoe
parents believe that their children spend more time on their devices during the summer than any time of the year and nearly three-
whenever they want. On a beach vacation, more than half (56 percent) of parents with teenagers surveyed believe their child(ren) would rather
kids are more addicted to their devices than candy and 73 percent of parents say that they put limits on the amount
of time that their children or family spends on devices. Comcast says the new monitoring feature gives
parents more visibility and control over their kids’ online behavior at home.
On a beach vacation, more than half (56 percent) of parents with teenagers surveyed believe their child(ren) would rather interact with their devices than surf the ocean waves.
fourths (74 percent) of parents wish they had a way to turn o their kids Wi-Fi access
interact with their devices than surf the ocean waves. Seventysix percent of parents say their
trips, free movie screenings and brewery tours The AARP street cart will be on hand with more information about AARP events, and vital information about the upcoming elections. AARP street cart visitors can also sign up to win a $1000 gift card to Free Wheel Bike on the Midtown Greenway. The gift card prize highlights AARP’s mission inviting residents to “Take on today and every day with AARP in the Twin Cities! “
Movies in the Park are ‘BYO Alcohol’ events. Patrons can enjoy beer, wine or another favorite drink while taking in the night’s ďŹ lm. For more information: https://www.commonsmpls. com/page/show/4021556-bringyour-own-alcohol-ordinance Food Trucks that will be at this event include: Potter’s Pasties, Xstream Cuisine, MisďŹ t Coee and Sssdude-Nutz
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Victor Wooten
Participate in jazz dance workshops at Zenon in downtown Minneapolis with dancers Tovi Wayne and Jocelyn Rajkumar.
Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $15-$40
Tuesday, Aug. 7
One of the best bassists on the planet plays the Dakota with Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceshini. A must see.
HAPPY HOUR
Monday, Aug. 6 – Sunday, Aug. 19 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
Monday, Aug. 6
DANCE
Theater Jazz Workshops with Tovi Wayne and Jocelyn Rajkumar Zenon Dance Company and School 528 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 400, Minneapolis 6 p.m.
Summer of Sound DJ Night: Chastity Brown Surly Brewing Company 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 21-plus Free Surly Brewing and Copycats Media present a night curated by Lazerbeak with blues artist Chastity Brown spinning.
Friday, Aug. 10 REGGAE Back Yaad Happy Hour with Innocent Pimento Jamaican Kitchen 2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Catch live reggae music in Pimento’s back “yaad” with Innocent.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Saturday, Aug. 11
HIP-HOP/R&B
DAY PARTY
Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II US Bank Stadium 401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. $49-$1,993
Bowties & Sundresses Day Party New Rules 2015 N Lowry Ave, Minneapolis 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The most powerful couple in music takes over US Bank Stadium for the On The Run II tour.
Thursday, Aug. 9
Head down to New Rules for the Bowties and Sundresses Day Party hosted by H. White Men’s Room, Bowtie Billionaire and Beautiful Classy Driven.
JAZZ
Sunday, Aug. 12
Victor Wooten Trio featuring Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceschini
HAIR/BEAUTY Second Annual Twin Cities
Natural Hair & Beauty Expo Graduate Minneapolis 615 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10 The Twin Cities Natural Hair & Beauty Expo will feature nationally renowned educators, vendors and brands. The platform is designed to support, share information, techniques, inspiration and products; aiding individuals in their natural hair journey.
hop, RnB and more every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Monday, Aug. 13
This long running reggae/dancehall night takes place in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis.
NIGHTLIFE Autotune Karaoke Mortimer’s 2001 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m. 21-plus No cover Made popular on the coasts, Minneapolis now has an autotune karaoke night in South Minneapolis. Come out and act like you can sing.
Tuesday, Aug. 14 REGGAE One Love Movement Pimento Jamaican Kitchen 2524 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $5 DJ Verb X will be in the house playing all your favorite reggae, 90’s hip-
Wednesday, Aug. 15 REGGAE/DANCEHALL
$10 A night of energy and Afrobeats at The Lounge.
Saturday, Aug. 18 BIKING
Reggae Dancehall Wednesdays The Red Sea 320 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. 18-plus No cover
Thursday, Aug. 16 COMEDY/GAME SHOW Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out Live Target Center 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis 8 p.m. One of the most popular shows on MTV hits the Target Center tonight. Live comedy and “clap-backs” all night long.
Friday, Aug. 17 AFROBEATS Afrobeats to the World Rouge at The Lounge 411 2nd Ave. N., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 21-plus
History on Two Wheels Hennepin History Museum 2303 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the city of Minneapolis as few people see it – on an overnight bike tour of sites of historical importance to Minneapolis’ African-American communities. This unique, night-time perspective will be led by member of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club of Minnesota.
Sunday, Aug. 19 COMMUNITY GATHERING Mommy and Mini: A mother daughter event Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Dr. N., Minneapolis 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Take the time to appreciate the relationship that mothers and daughters have. Activities include cookie decorating, painting, a double-dutch contest and more.
Hennepin History Museum presents exhibit on racism and housing in Minneapolis “Owning Up: Racism and Housing in Minneapolis”
explores the history of racial housing discrimi-
nation in Minneapolis through the story of three
Black families. The exhibit demonstrates the lasting
effects of structural discrimination and aims to counter the enduring idea of Minneapolis as a model metropolis. The exhibit is part of the “Racism, Rent and Real Estate” series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. The Act sought to eliminate barriers to home and property ownership
remarks by exhibit curator Denise Pike, as well as comments from Cara Letofsky, Hennepin History Museum board member. The exhibition is curated by Pike and Kacie Lucchini Butcher, graduate students in the University of Minnesota’s Heritage Studies and Public History degree program.
“Owning Up: Racism and Housing in Minneapolis” opens Aug. 23.
by non-whites. The exhibit examines the experiences of several families in Minneapolis and draws on research from Mapping Prejudice, a new interdisciplinary research venture from Augsburg College that uses mapping technology to explore historic injustices to shed light on modern racial disparities. The exhibit will run Aug. 23 through Jan. 20, 2019. The opening reception is Thursday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and will feature
The exhibit design was done by Augsburg University’s graphic design program. To learn more about the exhibit visit w w w. h e n n e p i n h i s t o r y. org/events or call (612) 870-1329, ext. 2. For information about other related events in the series, visit www.mhonline.org/ communications/racismrent-and-real-estate-fairhousing-reframed.
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‘Tending the Soil: Black August’ on exhibit at Juxtaposition The apprentices of Juxtaposition Arts’ Tactical Urbanism and Contemporary and Public Arts Labs will present “Tending the Soil: Black August,” a month-long meditation on the past, present and future of Black revolutionary struggles. Black August’s origins lie within the organization and activism of incarcerated peoples in California. This year at Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA), the aim is to continue this tradition of unification against prisons and mass incarceration through a series of community dinners
co-hosted by community organizer Roxanne O’Brien, local non-profit Better Futures and printmaker Ricardo Levins Morales. “Tending the Soil: Black August” also includes an exhibition of original artwork dedicated to the principles of Black August created by JXTA apprentices from Contemporary and Public Arts Lab. All Black August dinners are free and open to the public and will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the JXTA Gallery, 2007 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis. The
Linocut print by Rondell Jackson, Contemporary/Public Arts Lab Apprentice next events are scheduled for Friday (Aug. 10) and Aug. 17. The exhibition features works by JXTA contemporary and public arts lab apprentices Cameron Downey, Cecilia Andrade-Vital, Daria Harris, Jesús Vega, Justice Jones, Kachina Henry, Kylia Porter, Makeda Parrish, Maria Romansov, Rondell Jackson, Salem Murre, Savitri Mann, Treon Jones and Tyreke Morris.
Photo by Mustafa Ali
Twin Cities Girls Rock celebrates women The Minnesota Movement and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter bring to the Fitzgerald Theater stage Twin Cities Girls Rock (TCGR) Aug. 19. TCGR, founded by Grammy winner Jamecia Bennett celebrates iconic Twin Cities’ women who are change agents and leaders in their respective fields. The evening will include award presentations to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter, Patty Peterson (awarding winning vocalist and musician), Regina Williams (leading lady of theater and music), Maya Santamaria (pioneering broadcast journalist), Freedom Brewer (enterprising entrepreneur and community leader), Dr. Delores Henderson (educator) and the Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (religious and civic leader). Performances include Jamecia Bennett, “American Idol” top 5 finalist, Paris Bennett, Season 10 “American Idol” contestant Jana Nyberg, Thomasina Petrus and Erin Schwab. Twin Cities Girls Rock takes place Aug. 19 at the Fitzgerald, 10 E. Exchange St., St Paul, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission and $50 VIP, which includes a TCGR Gift Bag and reserved seating. Tickets are available online at www.fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org.
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MNHS: HISTORY FOR ALL We are a country made up mostly of immigrants. Some immigrants were escaping persecution; others, dwindling resources; and many, a lack of opportunity to not only survive, but thrive. Immigrants traveled across land and sea to reach a country that had welcomed so many before them and allowed them to live in freedom.
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The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to partner with the Somali Museum of Minnesota to tell the story of the Somali community and their journey to Minnesota. The exhibit, Somalis + Minnesota—now on view at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul—explores the culture and history of the Somali people, as well as the many contributions Somali individuals have made since arriving in Minnesota. From politicians to educators to entrepreneurs, Somalis are an integral part of the fabric of the state and continue our country’s long tradition of welcoming people from afar to share their culture and talents in their new home.
to connect with their culture—and to enable Minnesotans of other ethnic heritage to encounter Somali art and traditional culture, perhaps for the first time. By promoting the highest forms of Somali creativity, the Somali Museum believes that it can also help to diminish harmful prejudice and misunderstanding. “When [people] learn more and they know each other more than they did before, that’s going to create a good environment,” said Osman Ali, the Somali Museum’s founder. I encourage everyone to visit the Somalis + Minnesota exhibit at the History Center, to learn about this inspiring community and their contributions to Minnesota. If you’re interested in learning more about the exhibit and related events, visit mnhs.org/somaliexhibit.
The Somali Museum’s mission is to use the Somalis + Minnesota exhibit as a tool for education that makes it possible for young Somalis who have grown up in the United States
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7-10 PM Sun-ThuRs | 7-11 PM Fri & Sat 5,000 PUMPKINS AGLOW • FUN FOR ALL SOULS
Get in the spirit. Make a night of the night at the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular. Walk in wonder through the enchanted pumpkin garden, featuring over 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins. It’s fun for the whole family — even your littlest hobgoblins. Tickets available now at mnzoo.org/pumpkinsatthezoo
MELANIE ADAMS Melanie Adams, PhD, is the senior director of Guest Experience and Educational Services at the Minnesota Historical Society. In this role she oversees MNHS programs, exhibits, and historic sites located throughout the state, which serve one million people per year.
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In an effort to provide valuable social engagement opportunities for professionals of color in the Twin Cities, Make it MSP hosted a networking happy hour at Target Plaza Commons in Minneapolis. The July 26 event, co-hosted by the Minneapolis and St. Paul chambers of commerce, offered
complimentary food, beer and wine, brought together nearly two hundred young professionals of color. Insight News was on hand to capture some of the happenings. For more information on Make it MSP visit www. makeitmsp.org.
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