Deshaun Lamarr Hill Jr was born on Jr. was on March 13th, 2006, in Minneapolis, March in MN From the time he was born, MN. From the time he was Deshaun showed an athletic prowess Deshaun showed an athletic prowess that would eventually see him win that would see him win numerous trophies and awards in numerous trophies and awards in football, basketball & baseball basketball & baseball. An honor roll student and talented An athlete, Deshaun would spark a athlete, Deshaun would a light in youth across Minneapolis to in across to strive for excellence excellence.
Deshaun Hill Jr. was supposed to have graduated from high school earlier this month.
And just weeks before he was meant to receive his diploma with the rest of his Minneapolis North High School classmates the Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of the man who killed the 15-year-old quarterback.
Despite a vow from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to appeal the ruling to the Minnesota Supreme Court and retry the case depending on the outcome of the appeal, the reversal has reopened wounds felt by a community still mourning the loss of the promising teenager.
“(The decision) reinforces the devaluing of Black life in Minnesota and our feelings that it’s very difficult to obtain justice,” said Nekima Levy Armstrong, a
civil rights attorney, activist and north Minneapolis resident. “It feels like a slap in the face to a community that has already dealt with so much pain and trauma that we have yet to get to heal from.”
The Court of Appeals late last month ruled the state failed to prove statements provided by Cody Fohrenkam, who was convicted of Hill’s murder and sentenced last year to more than 38 years in prison, were legally obtained.
Shortly after the shooting, Minneapolis Police investigators learned that Fohrenkam was in custody in Carlton County on unrelated charges and traveled there to interrogate him, but did so after he was due to be released.
In his appeal, Fohrenkam argued the investigators violated his constitutional rights by interrogating him after a judge had ordered his release, and the unlawfully obtained statements could have
influenced the jury’s decision, prompting the appellate court to reverse the conviction.
“It’s the state’s job to show that (Fohrenkam) should have been detained and they didn’t introduce any evidence of that, and the trial judge didn’t require evidence of that,” said Rachel Moran, University of St. Thomas School of Law professor and founder of the school’s Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic. “That had huge ramifications for Deshaun Hill’s family and this community … but it all boils down to the judge’s and the prosecutor’s error in not introducing evidence to show that (Forrenkam’s) confession was properly obtained.”
In the days following the court’s decision, Moriarty released a video vowing to appeal the reversal of the conviction to the Minnesota Supreme Court in an effort to ensure the conviction stands and Fohrenkam serves out the rest of his sentence. If the
Supreme Court decides not to take up the case or agrees with the ruling of the appellate court, Moriarty said her office will retry the case. If the Supreme Court disagrees with the Court of Appeals’ reversal, the conviction will be officially reinstated and Fohrenkam will serve out the rest of his sentence. Fohrenkam remains in custody as the process plays out, but should the case be retried his attorneys will have the right to ask for another bail hearing in an effort to have him released. But Moriarty’s office will again ask for a high bail amount to keep him in custody “because we believe he is a danger to the community (and) we have every reason to expect the courts will set high bail,” she said.
“D Hill was an inspiration to many – to many of you and to many in the community,” Moriarty said in the video statement. “I want
Biden slams Trump’s dangerous policies, defends social security
In 2020, then-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden sparked controversy with his remarks to African American voters, saying, “You ain’t Black if you don’t vote for me.” Without context and with specific individuals seeking to take issue with Biden, these comments appeared to denigrate African Americans. However, a candidate has probably never said anything more accurate when used in the context that Biden undoubtedly intended. The twice impeached, convicted felon former president Donald Trump continues to push lies and policies that are not only dangerous for Black America but also for other minorities and seniors. Biden, reflecting on Trump’s record, emphasized his unwavering commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare from severe cuts proposed by Trump.
“I’m reaching out to you today not just as a former president but as a fellow citizen who’s deeply invested in our country’s future,” Biden declared. “Trump wants to cut Social Security and Medicare. I will stop anyone who tries to cut these essential programs.” Trump’s stance on entitlements has been unambiguous. When asked if he had changed his outlook on handling Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid due to rising debt, Trump responded, “So first of all, there is a lot you can do in terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting.” Previously, he remarked, “Oh, we’ll be cutting” and “they will be.” Throughout
his presidency, Trump’s budget proposals consistently included cuts to these critical programs. James Singer, spokesperson for the BidenHarris 2024 campaign, sharply criticized Trump’s intentions.
“Donald Trump and his Project 2025 goons will steal the
To help bolster reelection efforts, the Biden-Harris Campaign announced a $1.5 million advertising deal with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). Jasmine Harris, Director of National Black Media for Biden-Harris 2024, made the announcement during the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Baltimore, where the weeklong event’s theme was, “Empowering the Black Press, Communities, Families, and Voter Turnout.” Biden-Harris 2024 also counted among the sponsors of the weeklong gathering, reflecting its strategic focus on Black media.
“In August of last year, our campaign announced the earliest and largest investment into Black media for any reelection campaign in history,” Harris declared. “This partnership with the NNPA is a continuation of those efforts and will strengthen our work in meeting Black voters where they are, to underscore the stakes of this election for Black America. President Biden and Vice President Harris are responsible for creating millions of new jobs
for Black workers and record low Black unemployment.
Black America has far too much to lose this election.”
The Black Press, which dates to 1827, has remained a steadfast pillar for African American voices. That mission persists today as the Black Press approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027. “I think the campaign realizes that, by advertising with NNPA newspapers, it also serves to support the 230-plus Blackowned small business media companies which will have the effect of stimulating the local economy,” said NNPA Sales and Business Development Director Ron Burke. The NNPA is a trade association made up of Blackowned media companies.
“The partnership between Biden-Harris 2024 and the NNPA is urgent because we must pool all of
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the retired and first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, used the pulpit of The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to render a searing sermon calling the faithful to “put feet to our prayers” as she set the stage for America’s celebration of Juneteenth on June 19. McKenzie, president of the National Churches of Christ, delivered the morning message at the Cathedral on June 16 and went straight into dissecting the rationale behind America’s cultural wars in the form of book banning, and laws passed restricting how history is taught in schools across the U.S.
“If we are a truly great nation, the truth cannot destroy us,” McKenzie said, quoting from Nicole Hannah Jones’ Pulitzer Prizewinning 1619 Project. She then asked the congregation: “If you could change the narrative to your liking, what would your truth look like?
“ McKenzie led the audience on a whirlwind historical “roll call” of efforts to revise the narrative of cultural events around the globe, including in Hungary, China, and the United States. She reminded the audience of efforts to ban books and restrict the rights of Jews.
“Are you breathing?” she stopped and asked the congregation before reeling off a second roll call of U.S. riots, rebellions and mass shootings from 1863 to today, designed to restrict and destroy Black American institutions and communities.
According to the Black Education Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University, 18 states have imposed restrictions and bans on teaching race and gender since 2021. At least 32 states have jurisdictions that have passed some form of book ban.
Joe Biden and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.
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Vashti Murphy McKenzie is the president and general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States. She
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The Hennepin County Board approved two agreements today that invest $4.22 million to leverage upward of $16 million and create new sources of capital for small businesses. In Hennepin County, businesses with less than 100 employees represent 95% of total businesses.
The funding launches a new Hennepin County strategy to address the capital needs of under resourced entrepreneurs and reduce disparities in the county’s small business ecosystem.
The new funds are expected to support capital needs for approximately 120 underserved businesses
Last week, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chair of the Senate Housing Subcommittee, announced $4 million in funding to assist localities around the Twin Cities trying to update local ordinances to build more affordable housing. The award will provide technical support to cities and towns already in the process of updating their zoning codes to incentivize more housing construction. The announcement comes on the heels of a visit from the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, who was in Minneapolis for a roundtable discussion on housing and a tour of a federallyfunded affordable housing apartment made possible thanks to Minneapolis’ updated zoning codes, federal funding through the American Rescue Plan and solar tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
“Without a safe, decent, affordable place to live, nothing else in your life
By Peter Callaghan
Jessica Jackson looked out over a crowd of could-be recreational cannabis entrepreneurs gathered at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis and asked for a show of hands.
How many have experience running a business?
How many have been in the low-potency hemp industry but are hoping to move into legal cannabis? Each time, a quarter to a third of those who nearly filled the center’s
in Hennepin County and generate approximately $20 million in leveraged investment in coming years.
The agreements with NextStage, a nonprofit community-based lender, reflect two new small business financing strategies:
$1.1 million to seed a low-barrier capital fund designed to flexibly meet the needs of a variety of startups and established businesses, including contractors, who are underserved by traditional lending.
$3.12 million to launch an innovative new source of capital designed to help business owners buy and
works. Our housing crisis can’t be solved by just one level of government. We need to increase our supply of all kinds of housing to boost the number of homes available and drive down costs, and that takes federal, state, local and private-sector coordination,” said Senator Smith. “Cities across the Metro have been working hard to reduce barriers to affordable housing and boost housing supply. This funding will support these efforts and further invest in the production and preservation of affordable housing in the region.”
“Neighbors for More Neighbors celebrates this newly-awarded grant to the Metropolitan Council. Minneapolis has seen the positive impact of legalizing more housing types in neighborhoods across the city. We are confident that similar reforms, encouraged by this
auditorium raised their hands.
One query, though, also elicited some nervous laughter. How many have been involved in “the legacy market,” legalization-speak for the illegal sale of marijuana?
A few dozen raised their hands while others might have been unwilling to self-identify as participants in the gray market.
Yet those same people — both those who raised their hands and those who were too shy — could have an advantage in the upcoming legalization market.
improve their commercial space.
“Our investments in small businesses as a county have come a long way in recent years,” said Board Chair Irene Fernando. “We have listened to the small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community and are being responsive to their needs. Providing this boost in seed capital will help even the playing field for small businesses in our communities.”
“This is so exciting. This is one of the biggest barriers I hear new businesses talking about – access to capital,” said Commissioner Debbie Goettel, District 5. “This funding will help small businesses stay and grow in their communities.”
These new capital funds continue Hennepin County’s extensive programs and resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs, such as Elevate Hennepin. Originally developed as a response to the pandemic, Elevate Hennepin has grown to become an essential platform for a wide range of businesses, providing access to customized, professional resources that support business owners in every stage of development. By investing in business owners, Hennepin County is building a foundation to create a more inclusive and thriving economy that strengthens communities.
grant and undertaken across the Twin Cities metro area, will help everyone find secure, affordable homes in the neighborhoods they choose,” said Anna Nelson, Board Chair at
Of the seven categories that define “social equity applicant” in the new law, a status that provides benefits including pre approval of licenses and even early cultivation of cannabis this fall, four involve past illegal sales or possession. For example, someone convicted of illegal sales or possession before the new recreational cannabis law was passed can be a social equity applicant. The same is true for someone with a parent, a spouse or a child who had such a conviction.
A pillar of the state’s legalization law is to rectify some of the harms caused by prohibition, including inequitable arrests and prosecutions of people of color and over-policing in minority communities.
“We feel very strongly about the harm repair that is embedded in Minnesota’s cannabis law,” said interim Office of Cannabis Management director Charlene Briner.
“Too many communities, too many individuals, too many families have been harmed by the war on drugs and by the impact of criminalization.
“Offering this early mover advantage and centering ourselves in this work is one of the first steps and one of the best steps we can take in Minnesota to begin repairing the harms that have been caused, particularly in communities and families disproportionately impacted,” she said.
The briefing was intended to explain how the state will verify whether people will be considered social equity applicants. If they qualify, the same applicants can enter into the first license lottery that will be held in the fall. Only social equity applicants will be entered into that lottery, which will award licenses in nine different categories — from mezzobusinesses that can both cultivate and sell cannabis products to regular retailers, cannabis wholesalers and cannabis transporters. Because amendments to the state legalization law were approved last month, there is a cap on how many licenses will be granted in most categories. Giving social equity applicants first shot at those licenses is a major advantage.
Related | Court decision ending cannabis odor as sole reason for search codified by Minnesota lawmakers In addition, those
Neighbors for More Neighbors. Local zoning laws dictate where housing can be built and what kind of housing is permitted. Many zoning codes prohibit cheaper, multi-
seeking to be cannabis cultivators or mezzobusiness operators can begin growing plants sometime this fall in response to legislative changes meant to assure there is some legal supply when stores open sometime in the spring. All other growers will have to wait until OCM completes the rulemaking process next year.
How will they know if they qualify? The OCM on Monday turned on a webpage that allows applicants to fill out forms and provide documents to have their status verified. Applicants have until 11:59 p.m. on July 10 to complete the forms. Who is eligible? The list is extensive … and complicated.Those convicted of sale or possession prior to May 1, 2023
Those with a close relative convicted of sale or possession prior to May 1, 2023
Those with a parent or guardian convicted of sale or possession Military veterans and current members of the National Guard Military veterans who lost honorable status due to a cannabis sale or possession incident
Those who worked in farming for at least three years on farms with gross sales of between $5,000 and $100,000.
Those who lived for the last five years in areas with high cannabis law enforcement, poverty rates of 20% or more, high food stamp usage and those in areas of high level of vulnerability according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Applicants are only required to meet one of the criteria and gain no advantage for meeting multiple categories. While court records and discharge records can be used to prove the conviction and veteran status, proving the last category is more complicated. The OCM has posted an interactive map where applicants can enter an address and find out if they qualify. Because the state does not require residency for licenses, someone in a qualifying area anywhere in the U.S. can gain social equity applicant status. In addition, convictions for sale and possession in other states does count as long as records can be submitted. Any violent crimes associated with these charges, however, are disqualifying. There are also some quirks. A woman at the
family housing projects such as apartment buildings, duplexes and triplexes, which makes it harder to boost housing supply by limiting the kinds of housing that can be built to just single-family homes. Cities with restrictive zoning laws tend to have higher home prices, rent growth, and levels of homelessness than cities with more flexible zoning policies. Minneapolis received national attention for enacting comprehensive zoning reform in 2018, but it also eliminated parking minimums and allowed more transit-oriented development. It also is far from the only locality working to update and reform their zoning laws. Many cities and towns in the region are in the process of updating their zoning codes to support increased housing options, density and greater affordability. The City of Roseville upzoned its municipal code to allow duplexes in zones that were previously designated exclusively for single-family units. In Shoreview, the city
efforts
workshop said she spent her entire life in a high-poverty neighborhood but recently moved. She would not qualify if her current address is not in a high-poverty, high-law enforcement neighborhood, she was told by OCM staff Similarly, a MinnPost search of public housing high rises found several addresses that would not qualify.
There is no advantage provided to disabled people. And cannabis dealers who avoided arrest and conviction would not have the court records to prove their status as a social equity applicant.
The May 1, 2023, date is important because the law says convictions must have occurred before the legalization law passed. In addition, changes were made this year to say anyone convicted of sale or possession after possession and use became legal on Aug. 1, 2023, are not only not allowed to gain social equity status but are not allowed to have a cannabis license of any type until five years have passed.
Related | Minnesota regulators destroy $278,000 worth of raw cannabis flower ahead of legal retail sales Verification then allows applicants to apply for pre-approved licenses. That application period begins July 24 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 12. After being selected in the lottery, applicants must undergo a series of other examinations to assure that they have plans and procedures in place to operate their business. There is also a new “true party of interest” test to make sure that applicants aren’t posing as the business owner on behalf of others who don’t qualify as social equity applicants. Applicants
must show that at least 65% of the financing is from social equity verified applicants. The fall lottery will distribute the following licenses: Microbusiness, 100 Mezzobusiness, 25 Cultivator, 13 Manufacturer 6 Retailer, 38 Wholesaler, 20 Transporter, 20 Testing facility, 50 Delivery service, 10. Someone who
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)
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seeking to
Board Chair Irene Fernando
to assure you as Hennepin County Attorney, we will do the very best we can to make sure that the person who murdered him is held accountable.”
Hill, the starting quarterback of the high school’s
our resources to keep Donald Trump out of office,” said Fran Farrer, the NNPA’s National Secretary and Publisher of The County News in Charlotte, N.C. “Biden has helped the Black community grow, and he and the vice president are on the ground fighting for our community and all of America.”
Hiram Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media, which publishes the Michigan Chronicle, expressed concern over the tight race in Michigan but saw the partnership as a vital
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football team, was a renowned figure among his classmates and the north Minneapolis community at large. A docuseries aired on Showtime, “Boys in Blue” was meant to showcase the football team and the police officers who coached them in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, but Hill’s killing toward the end of filming gave the series a sense of sadness along with the pride felt by the
step. “The race is close, but we haven’t been very aggressive yet,” Jackson insisted. “It’s great that Biden-Harris 2024 is beginning to embrace one of the Black community’s strongest institutions. The Black Press is an intergenerational tool highly trusted in the Black community.”
Jackson added that,
“We are the ultimate influencer in terms of community engagement, but we need everybody to come to the table in this election.” He noted that a deeper sense of engagement than television or radio could develop by engaging the Black Press.
“To tell the story properly, you must have resources,” Jackson demanded.
“The initial advertising deal
have been paying into their entire careers and use it to fund tax cuts for billionaires and corporations,” Singer asserted. “Trump’s record is clear: Every single year he was in the White House, he proposed cutting Social Security and Medicare, and he has said he
community around the team. Moran said while it’s not surprising Moriarty decided to appeal the ruling instead of immediately moving to retry the case, another trial seems like the inevitable outcome.
“I think they don’t want to have to retry the case because it’s obviously time and effort consuming, and I think they’re also trying to make a show of support for Hill’s family
between the campaign and the Black Press is a great first step. It symbolizes that the campaign understands the significance of the Black Press, but it can’t only be a first step. There must be many more steps to increase engagement, voter registration, and excitement.”
Four years ago, the 2020 Biden campaign experienced a pivotal moment in Charleston, South Carolina. An interview with Biden hosted by NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and subsequent national news article circulated to the more than 200 Black-owned newspapers in the NNPA reached millions and significantly boosted Biden’s campaign. The event preceded
will target them for cutting if reelected. Seniors can trust Joe Biden, who will never cut Social Security and Medicare.”
Former President Barack Obama also voiced strong support for Biden’s reelection. “When I think back to the day Joe was elected
by saying they disagree with the ruling,” Moran said. “But I think it would actually be a little bit unlikely for the Supreme Court to take this case, so ultimately, it might just be a step they’re taking but it ends up that they need to retry the case anyway.”
Levy Armstrong said she trusts Moriarty to do what she can to pursue justice for Hill and his family, and urged community members to have
a crucial endorsement from South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn, propelling Biden to victory with a record turnout by Black voters. “Black-owned media voices can shape political messaging, mobilize voters, and advocate for Black issues,” stated Bobby Henry, NNPA’s national chairman and publisher of the Westside Gazette in Florida. “We are subjected to political pressures and media scrutiny because we have the power to amplify our community’s concerns, influence public opinion, and hold leaders accountable. This role demands a deeper understanding of the political landscape, unwavering integrity,
president, I remember feeling a profound sense of hope, pride, and a great amount of relief,” Obama said in a statement.
“He’s dedicated his first term as president to rebuilding and healing our nation and working to strengthen our democracy. But the journey doesn’t end there.”
patience as this process unfolds. “It is important for us to have patience while the case is working its way through the judicial system, and to also have faith that at the end of the day that justice will prevail in this situation, one way or the other,” she said. “That is a lot to ask for (from) our community, which has already been kicked so many times, but I think that it’s necessary at this moment for
and a commitment to speaking truth to power for social justice.
us to take that approach.” Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim is MinnPost’s environment and public safety reporter. He can be reached at mibrahim@ minnpost.com. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
It comes not only with a cost that is seen immediately in respect to business; however, our future can hang in the balance of what we project.” Robert Bogle, First Vice Chair of the NNPA Fund and publisher of the Philadelphia Tribune, said continued engagement with Black voters in swing states like Pennsylvania is mandatory. “If President Biden is truly committed not only to this race but winning, he can’t do it without the vote of the African American community,” Bogle asserted. “Philadelphia is crucial. They will need to spend more time here and dedicate to talking to African Americans. If Biden wants to win, he and his campaign must have a commitment and dedication to the African American community and what our experience in America has been.” The campaign is being responsive to the interests of Black America through the campaign’s advertising initiatives with the NNPA, said NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. “The Black vote throughout the United States will be a key determinative factor to the outcome of the 2024 national elections. We profoundly thank the Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign.”
For most, the upcoming election remains pivotal. Biden’s campaign continues its pledge to stand firm as a defender of crucial social programs and a leader committed to equity and justice for all Americans. “The fight for our democracy, our rights, and
our freedoms is happening right now – and winning starts with electing Democrats at every level, especially in our state legislatures,” Obama declared.
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“That’s here,” she added as the audience became silent.
“Are you breathing? Are you still in the room?” McKenzie asked as she moved on quickly to share more.
“Here in the home of the brave and the land of the free, the New York City Massacre, the Memphis Massacre, the Camila Massacre, the Opelousas Massacre, the Danville Riot, Springfield Massacre, Tulsa Black Wall Street Massacre, the Orangeburg Massacre, Charleston South Carolina Mother Bethel Massacre, Massacre at Tops Market, the Jacksonville Dollar Store Massacre…,” McKenzie said in the space of two minutes.
“Remembering
Juneteenth serves as a historical reminder of what did happen,” she said before taking the audience through a vivid tour of brutal historical events characterizing slavery and the disenfranchisement of Black people.
Reflections from the audience were varied.
Longtime parishioner Jim Fulton thought McKenzie’s sermon was needed at the National Cathedral.
“This is the kind of
message I want to hear, and I want other people to hear,” he said. Others added that the sermon was so packed with information, they needed to do a second take.
“For some of our audience, people may be hearing the historical references for the first time. But this is an audience that will listen carefully to the sermon, go back, study the transcript, and ask questions,” said the Rev. Jo Owens, pastor for digital ministry.
Owens said National Cathedral is considering an online community for people who want to ask follow-up questions and reflect more deeply after messages like McKenzie’s.
Grace Matthews was one of those parishioners who was ready to ask the deeper questions right away. Matthews admits she has political positions on most issues and wants to ensure her views are consistent with her faith and values.
As she listened to
McKenzie’s description of the often bloody and brutal history leading up to Juneteenth and continuing today, she has questions about how America moves forward with its troubling past and present divisions.
“Where is the line between forgiving and forgetting when you’ve turned the cheek so many times that you’ve run out of cheeks?” Matthews reflected after the sermon.
Pride Month in Brooklyn Center
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On May 28, 2024, the Brooklyn Center City Council declared June 2024 as Pride Month.
Mayor April Graves read a proclamation acknowledging the month of June 2024 as Pride Month and reflecting on the growth of cigvil rights awareness over the decades. The LGBTQ residents in Brooklyn Centre represent our families, friends, neighbors, teachers, employees and community leaders, who all deserve to be treated equal, Gravwes said. The mayor urged residents to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists and celebrate diversity of the community.
The Council also reviewed applications to the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permits
Conditional use permits are the uses which have been identified because of their nature, operation, location, special requirements or characteristics that may be allowed in a specific zoning district after an application is submitted, reviewed, and recommended by the Planning Commission.
The Council reviewed and approved three applications submitted to the Commission: Application No. 2024-3; Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a Tire Installation and Auto Detailing Shop
This was a submission by Lin Shuang LLC for the address 5927 John Martin Drive and was presented by Ginny McIntosh, Planning Manager. The applicant requested review and consideration for issuance of a conditional use permit to allow for a tire installation and auto detailing shop. Tires Plus has been
Brooklyn Park City Council updates
By Anabel Kamalu Contributing writer
made this presentation for the council
to consider approving various bond agreements for Real Estate Equities’ Phase II project which has been in the work since 2021. Proposed Development Below is an overview for the project; 2-phased multifamily housing development with 350 units. 1,2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes affordable at 30%, 60% and 70% of Area Median Income or below. Two 5-story buildings each with interior and exterior common amenities.
Financial Impact of the Project There is almost no financial impact of the project on the city. The bonds are a benefit offered by the state to support development. The developers said they will request an aggregate maximum amount of $50M for Phase II project. $30M out of this amount will be awarded from MMB, $13.095M from an REE project and the remaining $6.905M will be
from taxable bonds. Also, they collect administrative fees and expenses. Therefore, there is no cost to the city.
Council member Nichole Klonowski of Central District read the motion authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Decatur Landing Apartments Phase II Project, and the council members were all in support.
Prevailing Wage Ordinance The second reading of the prevailing wage ordinance was also done during. This part was handled by Zach Kramka, the assistant to the city manager. The council passed ordinance on first reading on October 2023. There has been ongoing work over the past several months to identify a sustainable implementation strategy.
Prevailing wage is a mandated price floor for hourly wages and fringe benefits that contractors and sub-contractors should pay their employees
working on publicly funded projects. The wages are defined by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for each job at the county level.
Proposed Ordinance and the Changes
The ordinance empowers staff to request payroll information from contractors and sub-contractors if necessary. Below are the changes in the 2nd Reading; Align the city and EDA spending threshold for triggering prevailing wage to $50,000.
Exempt projects utilizing conduit revenue bonds from prevailing wage requirements.
Exempt projects that receive that received final approval by May 31, 2024 from prevailing wage requirements. Include protections for workers from retaliation for filing a complaint. Enable the payment of restitution to workers.
funding sources. Empower staff to create procedures and guidelines to assist with implementation and enforcement of this ordinance.
National Public Works Week
Mayor Pro Tem XP Lee read a proclamation declaring May 19 through to 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week. Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are a vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and wellbeing of the people of Brooklyn Park, Lee said. They are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting the nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems that are essential for citizens, he said.
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The good news in 2024: Poor People are the new swing vote
By William J. Barber, II
If you’re an ordinary American who goes to work to pay the bills or takes care of a loved one most days, it’s easy to feel down when you see the headlines about the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records to cover up hush money he paid to bury an alleged affair with a porn star during the 2016 campaign, and the Republican Party continues to think he’s their best candidate. At the same time, President Biden is struggling to hold together his Democratic base as images of devastation in Gaza continue to dominate the news. Stories of good news in politics seem few and far between.
But as a preacher, I learned a long time ago that you don’t get to the good news by looking away from problems; the good news is most often found right amid trouble. Yes, politics is a mess in 2024. But, at the same time, several popular movements of everyday people struggling for economic justice have emerged that have the potential to reshape our politics. Against the backdrop of decades of rising inequality, low-wage worker movements have made huge strides since the pandemic, insisting that living wages are a moral issue for “essential workers” and seeing the largest increase in real wages in decades. Young people who’ve watched education and healthcare costs soar have come together to form effective coalitions for debt relief and won billions in loan forgiveness. Leveraging worker power, unions have waged effective strikes and negotiated new contracts while expanding to include new workers, especially in the South. Though they’re rarely in the headlines, these movements made up of millions of low-income workers have the potential to re-frame political debates for people who are weary of the status quo. The good news in 2024 is that poor and working people are the new swing vote in US politics.
A report from Lake Research Partners demonstrates just how powerful this untapped coalition of low-income voters could be. Looking back at the past three Presidential elections, they found that in the seven states that will likely decide the 2024 election—Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Pennsylvania—low-income voter participation was an average of 12 percentage points lower than that of their higher-income voters. Using past averages to project 2024 turnout, this study measured the difference between the margin of victory in the last Trump/ Biden matchup and the number of eligible low-income voters who are likely not to vote. In Georgia, for example, Biden won by almost 12,000 votes in 2020. In North Carolina, he lost by 74,000. But in both states, more than a million eligible low-income voters will likely not vote in 2024 if past trends continue. That’s a huge potential swing vote, and the proportions are similar across the seven swing states in the study. Since the 2024 Presidential race will likely be a rematch of 2020, this study used exit poll data from 2020 to ask who unlikely low-income voters would vote for if they did turn out in 2024. Of the 1.3 million likely nonvoters in Georgia, 746,000 would likely be Biden voters. Of the 1.1 million in North Carolina, some 594,000 would likely go for Biden. In short, Biden and other Democrats have a huge advantage among this demographic when they are able and willing to vote. The overwhelming takeaway of this study is that a relatively small increase in lowincome voter turnout in any of these seven states would
dramatically increase Biden’s chances of winning a second term in the White House. The millions of low-income people who’ve risen as leaders in movements for economic justice over the past few years have the power to decide the outcome of the 2024 election.
Celinda Lake and her research partners are consultants for the Biden campaign, and there is a focus on the potential for his candidacy in 2024, but the potential power of this swing vote is much larger than one election or even one political party. Both Democrats and Republicans have ignored
low-income voters for decades precisely because they are unlikely voters. But when the nonpartisan Poor People’s Campaign, which I serve as a co-chair, surveyed poor people to ask why they don’t vote, the number one reason they gave was, “No one speaks to us.” This is why our campaign has committed to holding a Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Worker’s Assembly in Washington, DC, on June 29th. We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington and insist that Republicans,
Democrats, and Independents make clear what they will do to address the needs of 135 million Americans who are living on the edge in the richest nation in the history of the world. And we are committing to go home to
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Meet Geordan Stapleton: The Houston Astros’ rising star in nutrition
At just 27 years old, Geordan Stapleton, MS, RD is breaking new ground as the Houston Astros’ dietitian. Her journey into dietetics began early, rooted in a personal health challenge and a desire to help others.
Stapleton’s interest in nutrition was sparked in sixth grade after being diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. A meeting with a dietitian, who also had Type I Diabetes, was a turning point. “I didn’t even know this was a job,” she recalled. From that moment, she knew she wanted to be a dietitian and help others manage their health through nutrition.
Stapleton pursued a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Florida State University and a master’s in Clinical Nutrition from The University of Memphis, gaining diverse experience in clinical settings, long-term care, and Sports Nutrition along the way.
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ballpark, Stapelton enjoys indulging in movies, keeping up with reality TV favorites like “The Real Housewives of Potomac” and “ The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” and making time for Reformer Pilates - which improves cardiovascular endurance, posture, body awareness, and mental focus. Maintaining a work-life balance helps her recharge and stay passionate about her work which is crucial to Stapelton. Looking ahead, Stapelton is excited about the future. “I’m thrilled to be part of something as monumental as a World Series run. I’m always eager to learn and grow,” she says. Although her journey with the Astros has just begun, Stapleton is ready to tackle whatever comes next with the same enthusiasm and dedication that got her here.
Stapleton says, noting the team’s strong commitment to diversity and excellence.
In addition to a chance, yet successful stint with the Major League Baseball (MLB) Pittsburg Pirates Triple-A affiliate, Indianapolis Indians, before joining the Astros in January 2024, Stapelton worked with Liberty University’s Olympic sports teams as well as the New York Mets’ MLB Minor League system. “When the Astros came calling, it was an unexpected, but easy decision,”
In her role with the Astros, Stapelton is an integral part of the coaching staff. She oversees food operations, coordinates with catering services, and ensures the team gets the right nutrition while competing on the road. She often provides personalized nutritional guidance through impromptu conversations with players and coaches. “I prefer natural, casual chats. They’re busy, so quick tips are usually the best way to reach
Stapelton explains. As one of only two African American dietitians in MLB, Stapelton feels a strong sense of responsibility.
“There aren’t many dietitians who look like me,” she notes.
“It’s inspiring to connect with other Black dietitians and share my journey. As a Black woman you have to be the best, it’s a lot of self-pressure.”
Stapelton’s day is a blend of planning, executing, and adapting. She arrives early to handle paperwork and spends her pre-game hours interacting with players, making sure they’re fueled and ready. Her focus is on balanced nutrition that supports performance and recovery, grounded in evidencebased recommendations.
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Stapleton’s story is a remarkable blend of personal challenge, professional dedication, and a deep-seated love for both nutrition and sports. As she continues to break new ground with the Astros, Stapelton remains a powerful example of how passion and perseverance can shape a fulfilling career. #HoustonAstros
George Modular Solutions breaks ground on north Minneapolis manufacturing facility
By Andrew Tellijohn
The city of Minneapolis has in its files planning documents dating back to 1937 indicating that it anticipated a significant portion of north Minneapolis
to be dedicated to “slums” for Black and Jewish people. In the months ahead, several of those blocks will
instead be covered by a modern modular housing manufacturing plant. Amid a crowd of several dozen lively attendees late Tuesday morning were multiple state and Minneapolis leaders including Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Attorney General Keith Ellison and, of course, the man of the hour, former NBA star Devean George. His company, George Modular Solutions, broke ground on the redevelopment of an 83,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Washington Avenue near 14th Street that will build modular residential housing and commercial structures while bringing sustainable, living-wage employment to north Minneapolis.
It’s the latest step in his efforts to boost the neighborhood where he grew up.
“It’s because this community has, in the past and still, supports me and has made me who I am,” George said.
“This community has protected me, has taught me, has nurtured me, has babysat me, has given me every opportunity. And they still support me. And so, I’m humbled by that. Now, my duty is to bring these resources and opportunities to our community.”
Project details
The project’s estimated cost of about $30 million will cover expansion, site improvements, the addition of machinery and equipment and property acquisition costs, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. It’s expected to create more than 300 jobs.
Modular construction has been gaining popularity. The model stacks prefabricated pieces that are constructed offsite and then brought to the development site for construction.
Related | Upper Harbor redevelopment moves to next phase
George Group North paid $11.8 million for the former printing facility as part of a deal that closed in March. George had previously looked at another site in the North Loop, but that property was not zoned for manufacturing.
“This is a great day for Minnesota,” exclaimed Walz, one of several speakers
at the groundbreaking.
In addition to the new jobs, he predicted the project would help create generational wealth for families in north Minneapolis.
“This is the solution, it’s high-tech manufacturing,” Walz said. “That solves a lot of problems. It solves the housing crisis. It solves generational wealth issues. At the base of it, it creates those sustained jobs for middle-class families. That’s what everybody is looking at.”
Much done, much to do
The project represents the next step in George’s efforts to use his resources to help his old neighborhood build housing and provide opportunities for residents.
Previously, in Minneapolis, George Group North has been involved in Penn Avenue Union, a fivestory mixed-use development on the northwest corner of Penn Avenue and Golden Valley Road with 64 units and about 20,000 square feet of community service space and Commons at Penn, a 45unit, mixed-use apartment building across the street. Both were on city-owned land. George believes successful communities begin with stable housing.
He has also been involved in redeveloping existing homes in major metropolitan markets and owns rental properties with the goal of providing quality, affordable rental and luxury, high-end facilities to meet the needs of all potential customers.
“My grit came from my community,” he said. “My toughness came from my mom and dad. My work ethic came from my mom and dad. They attended every basketball game. After the game, most parents went to sleep. Mine went to work.” He thanked long-time lawyers and banking partner, Sunrise Banks, which provided $8 million of New Markets Tax Credit and millions more in financing for the project. He also thanked the city of Minneapolis, which contributed a $2 million loan for the project. The state contributed $3 million, as well. Now he wants to get to work helping the people who supported and helped him on the way up.
“Things are good for me on my side,” he said. “I just can’t sleep at night without doing everything I can to put my resources back into the community.” This work is licensed under a Creative Commons
License.
He has not done any modular construction on his existing projects but became interested in the model because he often felt his and other housing projects took too long to develop, according to a company spokesperson. The model reduces costs and increases the speed at which homes are delivered to the market. George thanked many, including his parents, who worked multiple jobs in between his basketball games while he was growing up to ensure he would have opportunities to succeed. He promised to work as hard in rebuilding north Minneapolis as he did in becoming the first and only Division III basketball player taken in the first round of the NBA draft in 1999.
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MinnPost photo by Andrew Tellijohn Former NBA star Devean George, right, speaking with Gov. Tim Walz during the groundbreaking ceremony for George Modular Solutions.
By Kim Davis, Host of “Chalk Talk”
Tika Speaks:
A
12-year-old
girl who was born prematurely
By W.D. Foster-Graham Book Review Editor
TIKA SPEAKS
By Elise M. Washington
Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
Many of us have heard the saying “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” When it comes to our children, particularly those who have special needs, there are ways we can look at their strengths and support them in being the amazing children they already are. This month, I will be recognizing winners of the Planting People Growing Justice Book Awards, starting with Elise Washington’s children’s book Tika Speaks.
Tika is a 12-year-old girl who was born prematurely, spending her first five months in an incubator in the hospital. Unlike her 7-year-old brother Ollie, Tika has experienced developmental delays, the biggest one being her speech. Her class in school is small, in order to better meet the needs of the students.
To help Tika with articulation and pronunciation, she has a speech teacher in school, Mrs. Jasmine, and a speech therapist outside school, Ms. Rahkel. She practices gymnastics to aid her coordination and dreams of becoming a track star like Olympic gold medalist Florence
th Joyner.
Her parents and her grandmother are Tika’s staunch advocates in getting her the help she needs as a special needs student, and her mother’s efforts pay off when Tika gets an interview at the Speech School for Special Learners. In the African and African American diaspora, Washington’s book is a mustread because of the respect in which it treats children with special needs and their families. It includes a comprehensive Parent Resource Glossary at the end, as well as highlighted words in the book for teaching purposes. It encourages literacy and reading for both Ollie and Tika, as well as supporting their respective interests. Most important are the positive
encouragement, reinforcement, and love shown by her family and her teachers.
For her work, Washington received an honorable mention for Book of the Year in the Planting People Growing Justice Book Awards. As an attendee to the ceremony, I considered it an honor to be among such amazing authors. I also give a shout-out to Tyrus Goshay for the way his illustrations manifested Washington’s vision. Tika Speaks is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Tgosketch Press (www.tgosketch.com).
Thank you, Elise, for the love, care, and advocacy you demonstrated in bringing this book to fruition. Representation matters!
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The Black church can play a role in improving health outcomes
By Deanna Pistono
In 1989, Pernessa C. Seele, who was working at Harlem Hospital, saw the fallout of the AIDS crisis all around her.
“Everyone in Harlem Hospital was dying of HIV. And nobody was coming,” remembered Seele. “The churches weren’t coming, the mamas and daddies weren’t coming.”
Seele does not remember what her official job title was at Harlem Hospital, only that it involved “fill(ing) out some forms.” What ended up happening, however, was that Seele had time to speak with HIV positive patients at the hospital.
“These were people who were leaving (their physical lives behind), and they wanted someone to sit with them and talk with them,” said Seele.
Later, as Seele was praying, she came up with the Harlem Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.
“It wasn’t just prayer, it was prayer and education, too,” said Seele, “Prayer was the focus of getting the attention of our churches to get involved.”
Seele’s initial act of compassion grew beyond the Harlem Week of Prayer, now known as the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. Seele founded The Balm in Gilead, an organization dedicated to helping Black faith communities combat health inequities, in 1992.
This past Saturday at the Capri Theater in north Minneapolis, The Balm in Gilead arrived to inform and empower Black Minnesotans as part of its 2024 Roadmap Tour, the second tour of its kind that The Balm has done. Though registration was required, the event was free to attend.
In the east lobby of the Capri Theater, tables were set up by various organizations focused on health, including a station run by the Hue-Man Partnership, which recently became “tap water ambassadors” for the City of Minneapolis. Its display featured the amount of sugar in various drinks from, typical soda to Snapple and Monster, along with bottles of water from It’s Just Water. On the bottles was an image of It’s Just Water founder Chuck Thomas, along with his story.
“Chuck was a man who lost his eyesight and his kidneys as a result of drinking soda pop and drinking KoolAid,” said Clarence Jones, HueMAN’s executive director and community health strategist. “He decided that he wanted
to help other people not to be impacted the way he was, so he created a water brand. He also put his story on (the bottles) so that people understand the importance of drinking water. When we met him, we realized that it was also a way for us to talk about health, so we also decided that we would partner with him on that project.”
Thomas passed away in 2022 as a result of complications from type 2 diabetes.
Other groups with information on display included LifeSource, an organization focused around organ donation, Alter, a national organization partnering with Black faith communities to support members with dementia and the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, itself one of Alter’s member churches.
“I know that, as a result of working with Alter and being in the public health field, that there’s an increasing
number of African Americans that suffer from hypertension, such as high blood pressure,” said Beverly Propes, a public health nurse and congregant at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. “Now we’re learning that many of the individuals that suffer from Alzheimer’s are individuals that have high blood pressure.”
In addition to those tabling at the event, leaders in health care from and outside Minnesota spoke about various health topics. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer led a discussion concerning health priorities in the Black community with Ronda Chakolis, PharmD, MPH, president of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Dr. Brooke Cunningham, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. MinnPost previously reported on Brewer’s FAITH! Initiative, which seeks to improve cardiovascular health in the Black community.
Throughout the panel, the importance of working with
the community was emphasized.
“Too often when we’re in these settings, we have these views that are very paternalistic. We think we know what’s best, we need to get your blood pressure to 120 over 80, we need to get your A1C – all of these markers, when in reality, what you may be suffering with is mental health,” said Chakolis. “You may be suffering with inadequate housing. You may be suffering with abuse. (As) we look at shaping health priorities, we need to go to the resident experts. That’s the people. Their faith, their views, their values, are what drive their health. You can’t separate the physical, the mental and the spiritual. So if you try to treat just the physical, you’re going to run into a lot of barriers.”
“I get asked, a lot,
‘Why (work with) the Black church?’ and I always respond,
‘Why not the Black church?’” said Brewer during the panel.
“It’s been there from the beginning, since its conception
and throughout the Civil Rights Movement. Many of us would not be sitting in this room, with our degrees and calling ourselves doctors, if it weren’t for the Black church.”
After the panel, three specific disease education sessions took place, all of which were focused on various aspects of the health of the Black community. Later, after lunch, two workshops about how to begin a health ministry at a participant’s church, as well as how to strengthen an existing health ministry took place.
When asked what Seele hoped people took away from attending this event, it came down to self-advocacy.
“I hope that they come away with (the) understanding (that) they must be advocates for their health,” said Seele. “We were taught that the doctor knows everything. Well, the doctor doesn’t know everything. The doctor doesn’t give you all the information. We want people to have information
when they go into the doctor to seek information, not just make the doctor your sole person for knowledge. Some doctors don’t give us access to the available treatment. We find that whereas the latest and greatest pill may be available, we may get the same pill we’ve been taking since 1980. I pray that everybody (leaves) here understand(ing) that they must be an advocate for themselves, their family and their community and congregation.”
“We cannot leave ourselves alone in the hands of health care,” said Seele, towards the end of the day’s events. “We have to change the paradigm by advocating for ourselves.” Minneapolis is just the second stop on The Balm in Gilead’s Roadmap Tour, which debuted in Chicago in May. Next stops include Louisville, Cleveland and Oakland. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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Pernessa C. Seele’s initial act of compassion grew beyond the Harlem Week of Prayer, now known as the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.
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How Bank of America helped restore a 400-year-old masterwork at Mia
By Tim Gihring
Originally published by MIA OCTOBER 6, 2023
In 2020, Mia acquired three monumental paintings— all from the 1620s, all kept in the palace of the powerful Barberini family in Rome for more than 300 years. But until recently, the museum could only show one. The others required restoration. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Bank of America Art Conservation Project, they are all on view in Mia’s Baroque gallery, forming a floor-toceiling display of high drama.
The 2022 grant specifically enabled the renewal of Domenico Passignano’s Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise by the Midwest Art Conservation Center, which stabilized, cleaned, and improved the appearance of the painting. The painting had been commissioned in 1627 by Cardinal Francesco Barberini, a nephew of the pope at the time, Urban VIII. Both were widely read, intellectually curious— supporters of Galileo even though Francesco, as Grand Inquisitor of the Roman Inquisition, was forced to investigate him. The painting is a a remarkably emotional depiction of Adam and Eve appearing desperate and distraught as they’re escorted out of Eden by an angel.
“I’m thrilled that we have this gorgeous wall of newly restored paintings,” says Rachel McGarry, Mia’s Elizabeth MacMillan Chair of European Art. “Together, these three paintings have transformed Mia’s Baroque gallery, giving visitors a new appreciation for Italian seventeenth-century art and emphasizing the central role art played in society, politics, and life during that period.” The grant was one of 237 that the Bank of America Art Conservation Project has funded since the program began in 2010, a legacy encompassing
thousands of artworks around the world, from Assyrian reliefs to Chinese woodblock prints to mobiles by Alexander Calder. The program previously helped conserve two other
masterworks at Mia: Frank Stella’s colorful 1969 painting Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II and Max Beckmann’s 1946 triptych Blind Man’s Buff Brian Siegel, head
of Global Arts, Culture, and Heritage at Bank of America, says the grants reflect an investment not just in culture but communities. “These institutions we’re supporting are often the bedrock of the communities where we live, work, and play, and we want to fund that,” Siegel says. “When we can help the institution do what they do best and make these artworks available, knowing that every child who comes through on a field trip will see them, it becomes a very easy decision.”
Though the program has restored some well-known artworks, from Gilbert Stuart’s painting of George Washington at the National Portrait Gallery to The Winged Victory of Samothrace, an ancient Greek sculpture at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Siegel says the pedigree is generally less important than the big picture, as it were, of promoting cultural and historical understanding. “Art and creativity have existed throughout time—that’s what makes the world fun and interesting,” he says. “You can also learn a lot about various time periods and cultures through art, both good and bad. That’s very important, to understand the past and how we might do things differently now.” Karen Trouba, the Twin Cities Market Executive for Bank of America, says that when the bank expanded into the area in 2015 it began asking “how can we invest in the community in a way that reflects the values Bank of America is promoting—how do we make those real in our community? Obviously, Mia was our first choice.” The bank has since partnered with Mia to support exhibitions, free Family Days, and, of course, conservation, among other things. “It’s an investment not only in our community,” Trouba says, “but also in the cultural traditions of museums across the world.”
Domenico Passignano (Italian, 1559-1638), The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, 1627, oil on canvas. Gift of John Morton Morris in honor of Patrick Noon, 2020.54.2
