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CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC Twin Cities’ Javonta Patton is Billboard #1 gospel recording artist. Courtesy of the artist

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Minneapolis’ new sound By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor harry@insightnews.com There’s just something magical about the music that comes out of the Twin Cities. Sure, other cities and regions can boast of their music scenes – Nashville, Austin, Texas, Seattle, St. Louis, etc. – but aside from New York and Los Angeles, the Twin Cities can argue its scene reigns supreme. There are the obvious pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, but a multitude of current artists are demonstrating the sound lives on in new and unique forms. While pop sensation Lizzo is gracing magazine covers and selling out arenas and festivals, it was a couple of years ago when her fans could have caught her on stage at the Icehouse. And even then, it was obvious that stages such as the Icehouse – a stage that has welcomed the likes of Grammy winners KING, as Prince watched from the balcony – would soon be a thing of the past for her. But most recently the Icehouse played host to another star … SoloStar. A lyricist with intricate wordplay and the ﬂow of the Mississippi River during high tide, SoloStar commanded high praise from the likes of Sway and Heather B. when “Sway in the Morning” came to town for its annual pre-Soundset live remote. Branded an “absolute hyena” – hyena being the moniker given to the most vicious freestyle MCs – by Sway and Heather B., SoloStar showed the world what many in the Twin Cities already knew … we have a hyena on our hands. “To have Sway say I was the best MC to perform (during the live broadcast) and to have Heather B. – a pioneer – say the world needs to hear me … it was both hum-

bling and inspiring,” said SoloStar. “Heather B. was super impressed and she’s not one who’s easily impressed.” Heather B. will most likely be more impressed by SoloStar’s recently release “#Lovehangover.” The eightsong collection is a moody autobiography of intimate thoughts regarding the artist’ rocky relationship with a longtime love. The entire project is a poetic hip-hop masterpiece, but “#Thecross” stands out as a one minute and 46 second verbal takedown and Solo’s take on a Sade classic, “#Strongerthanpride,” is a combination of pain, strength and truth-telling that only a select few MCs can attain. “#Lovehangover” is available on most digital streaming outlets. SoloStar will be performing the album in its entirety with a live band on Wednesday (June 19), 6 p.m. at Schmidt Artists Lofts, 876 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Insight News has fully embraced the digital age, hosting a Facebook Live program, “Front Room Sessions” from the living room of the Marcus Garvey House in North Minneapolis, headquarters of the media outlet. The show is a free exchange of ideas and information, thus the song that opens the program is aptly titled, Liz Gre’s “Free Exchange.” Gre (pronounced gray), a native of Omaha, Neb., and who currently resides there, is without a doubt a Twin Cities artist. Having lived here for ﬁve years, Gre said if it weren’t for her experiences in the area she wouldn’t be singing professionally. “I didn’t really consider myself a singer until I came to Minneapolis,” said Gre. “My dad is a pastor, so I sang in church and karaoke and open mics, but that’s it. But the Twin Cities changed me. I was singing regularly at an open mic at Plums (Bar & Grill) in St. Paul and someone asked me if I had music

Kelvino on iTunes and that caught me off guard. It opened my mind to the possibility of writing and recording my own music.” Gre began collaborating with the Soulflower Collective – an artist collection that included the members of Astral Black and PaviElle – and would soon release her own recordings. Now in Omaha, Gre has gravitated to the genre of “new music” – a contemporary offshoot of classical music. Earlier this year she debuted her new material at the Queens Museum in New York and later this year she will be collaborating with the Omaha Symphony. “I was going to be in Minnesota for one year and that one year turned into five,” said Gre, who said she came to the area for a job opportunity via AmeriCorps. “For me the Twin Cities was the right place at the right time to explore and express my creativity.” Gre’s music can be found on her website, www. lizgre.com. Four Billboard No. 1 albums. There are very few who can make such a claim … Minneapolis gospel star Jovonta Patton can. Patton’s most recent release, “Sanctuary,” an EP of three songs and two interludes hit No. 1 in May, thus

adding to his string of hits. Patton said he is still coming to grips with his newfound fame. “It’s something different when you’re on vacation with your wife in Las Vegas and someone sees you in an elevator and wants to take pictures with you and tells you how you inspire them,” said Patton. “I’m awed by that.” Patton said he believes his music resonates with so many because his songs are relatable. “It’s about a testimony in three minutes,” said Patton. Patton will be performing July 7 at 6 p.m. during a tribute to Philando Castile, the motorist killed during a July 6, 2016 traﬃc stop by St. Anthony police oﬃcer Geronimo Yanez. The performance and tribute will take place outside of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights – the site of the killing. In addition, Patton is planning a live recording for this fall, “Sanctuary 20/20.” Oftentimes talent is sitting right under your nose. For us at Insight News musical talent comes in the form of 20-year-old Kelvin Kuria; or as his fans know him, Kelvino. Kelvino is one of hiphop’s newest voices, but he’s

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SoloStar already garnered the attention of hot producer SG Kid, producer to 21 Savage and J. Cole. Kelvino describes his music as “ear-candy.” “I play with sounds a lot and my lyrics are clever and easy to repeat and memorize so the fans take to it right away,” said Kelvino, who handles much of the digital production for Insight. Kelvino’s most recent project, “The Moods” dropped this past January and he’s working on his new album, “The Suburban Reject

Project.” On the cutting edge, Kelvino, along with his former college roommate, Eric Geisthardt, launched the music media outlet, www.waterwaveTV. com, which serves as a platform for artists to share their work. Fans eager to hear Kelvino can catch him opening for Lerado on June 29 at the Skyway Theatre, 711 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. The 9 p.m. show is $10 and an 18-plus event. Kelvino’s waterwaveTV is presenting the performance.

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Meda’s CEO Gary Cunningham (front row middle) and Pat Mahoney of Chase (to the left of Cunningham) with the winners of the first Meda’s $1 Million Challenge Powered by Chase.

Meda launches second Million Dollar Challenge The Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) is accepting applications for its second annual Million Dollar Challenge for Minority Entrepreneurs. The competition is for both non-proﬁt and

for-proﬁt, and will award one million dollars to the winner. The challenge mirrors ABC’s “Shark Tank” where hopeful entrepreneurs come to a room of potential investors, however, Meda has added a few wrinkles. The competition will

have three phases; a speed pitch round, Meda’s Boot Camp for Successful Pitches, which takes place in July and a ﬁnal live pitch award ceremony in October. The ﬁrst competition resulted in nine minority businesses from four states

winning. According to Meda the organization awarded $1.5 million to the nine businesses. Meda is a Minneapolis-based non-proﬁt company with a mission of aiding and supporting minority businesses. It was born on the need for small businesses that

needed capital, counseling, loans and training to thrive after World War II. “When we support minority entrepreneurs, we support all,” former Meda CEO Gary Cunningham said. “And we are proud to bring the Million Dollar Challenge back

for a second year to continue that impact on a national level.” Applications are being accepted until June 20 and it can be found online at www.meda.net/challenge.

Center connects artists, community The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced a $1 million investment in Springboard for the Arts, moving the organization closer to establishing a new St. Paul location on the Green Line. Knight Foundation’s investment in the redevelopment of a new site for Springboard at 262 University Ave. W. in St. Paul represents an anchor investment in its $5.85 million capital fundraising campaign. Through the campaign, Springboard aims to transform a long-empty former car dealership into a visible home for art and community along St. Paul’s Green Line, a

June 10, 2019 (GIN) – Liberian President George Weah is having a few bad days. And more may be on their way.

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Karen Attiah named 2019 NABJ Journalist of the Year WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Bold, fearless and timely” are words used by fellow journalists to describe the work of Karen Attiah, the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Journalist of the Year. The annual award recognizes a Black journalist who has amassed a distinguished body of work with extraordinary depth, scope and signiﬁcance to the people of the African Diaspora. Attiah is the global opinions editor for the Washington Post, where she commissions and edits commentary on global issues from a variety of international writers and often writes on issues relating to race, gender and international politics, with a special interest in Africa. Attiah is a previous winner of NABJ’s Salute to Excellence Award in Digital Commentary and is the recipient

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Karen Attiah of the 2019 George C. Polk Special Award. She recently received an honorary doctorate from Dickinson College for her contributions to the ﬁeld of journalism.

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“NABJ is proud to recognize Karen Attiah as the 2019 Journalist of the Year,” said NABJ President Sarah Glover. “Karen has courageously used her commitment to her craft to provide thought-provoking commentary and insights that have led to positive dialogue and the visibility of issues that have not only impacted people of color and minority communities, but also journalists around the globe. I’m especially proud to see how Karen has propelled the tragedy of her writer’s death into a purpose-driven calling to further the cause for press freedom.” In 2018, Attiah was celebrated for raising her voice and using the power of her pen to bring attention to and oﬀer ongoing coverage of the murder of fellow Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Attiah’s reporting of Khashoggi’s death helped bring international coverage to the political persecution he faced as a journalist, which caused him to flee Saudi Arabia in 2017. Her work also inspired ongoing global dialogue about protecting the role of the free press. “This is a huge honor to receive the NABJ Journalist of the Year award. To be invited to be in the company of Black journalists, writers and storytellers who have broken barriers and paved the way for me to be in this field is nothing short of incredible,” said Attiah, upon being notified of her recognition. “But most importantly, after the murder of my colleague and friend Jamal

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(Global Information Network) A citizen action group – the Council of Patriots (COP) – has a long list of demands covering governance, human rights and the rule of law, national peace and reconciliation, integrity and accountability, among others. The group has called on President George Weah to part ways with some of his closed lieutenants they believe are not up to the task and may cause him more harm politically. Thousands of Liberians turned out on June 7 to protest corruption and economic decline that many blame on their once hugely popular president, former soccer star Weah. “We feel downhearted. We feel dissatisﬁed,” said Marian Barrole, a student at United Methodist University. “We

feel that we are not being treated the right way. We voted Ambassador George Manneh Weah for change, but we have not seen the change. We have seen the worst. So, we gather here today in our numbers to make him understand that we are suﬀering and he should do something about it.” Barrole urged the president to take immediate action against sexual violence. “Rape matters to me so much because as a female we are being abused by many people, especially male government oﬃcials and other cruel men. We feel that whenever girls are raped, the government cannot do anything, no investigation,” said Barrole. “The case of the student at the United Methodist School

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Insight 2 Health A daily aspirin to prevent first heart attack or stroke There are 16,000 heart attacks and strokes in Minnesota every year, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women. Many people take a daily aspirin to prevent a ﬁrst heart attack or stroke. Dr. Russell Luepker with the University of Minnesota answers questions about risk factors for heart attacks and strokes, the health beneﬁts of daily aspirin use and who should take aspirin daily for prevention. Q: What are the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes? Dr. Luepker: The major risk factors include high blood pressure, elevated blood cholesterol, cigarette smoking and diabetes. There are many

other risk factors including obesity, physical activity and triglycerides. A previous heart attack or stroke also significantly increases the likelihood of a second event. Q: What are the health benefits of taking one aspirin per day? Dr. Luepker: Aspirin for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes has been well-studied over many years. People who take aspirin daily have 10-15 percent fewer heart attacks or strokes. This is due to the anti-clotting effects of aspirin. Aspirin use also increases the likelihood of bleeding, such as from stomach ulcers. If this is a side effect, then aspirin should not be used in people with a history of ulcers

or other bleeding disorders. Q: In consultation with their physician, who should take one aspirin per day? Dr. Luepker: Appropriate aspirin use requires discussion with one’s physician. Men and women ages 50-69 who are at increased risk of heart attack and stroke because of other risk factors should have this discussion. Individuals who have had a previous heart attack or stroke should also discuss aspirin use with their physician for the prevention of a second event. Q: What is the recommended dosage and type of aspirin that is commonly prescribed? Dr. Luepker: Low-dose as-

Dr. Russell Luepker pirin or baby aspirin is recommended. Enteric coated aspirin is thought by some to reduce ulcers but this is debated. Larger doses, such as adult size aspirin (325 mg), are also eﬀective but have more side eﬀects than

low-dose aspirin (81 mg). Q: What are you doing to promote awareness about heart health including daily aspirin use?

take low-dose aspirin as the result of talking with their physician. However, because aspirin is widely available without a prescription, there are some who take it unnecessarily due to not being at high risk for heart attack or stroke. The University of Minnesota’s Ask About Aspirin Campaign uses media and training of clinic personnel to encourage people to have a discussion with their physician to ﬁnd out if aspirin is right for them. Dr. Russell Luepker is a professor in the School of Public Health and the Medical School who leads the “Ask About Aspirin” campaign. His areas of expertise include heart health and cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention.

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Study ranks Minnesota among the best for life expectancy A new study shows Minnesota is the No. 4 state in America with a life expectancy 80.8 years old. U.S. life expectancy declined nationally for the third consecutive year in 2018. However, the causes diﬀer greatly by state. SeniorLiving.org today released a study on life expectancy in

every U.S. state following analysis of reports from the CDC and the Journal of the American Medical Association released in 2018. According to the report, in addition to cancer and heart disease – the two biggest causes of death in America – increases in suicide, drug overdoses and liver disease connected to al-

coholism have skyrocketed. As it relates to heart disease, according to the study, Oklahoma had the most heart related deaths with 237.2 per 100,000. Minnesota had the fewest with 119.1 per 100,000. Minnesota ranks No. 36 for cancer deaths with 146.8 deaths per 100,000 people. Kentucky had the most

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people. Maryland had the fewest with 6.6 per 100,000. According to the study, people in Hawaii have the longest life expectancy at birth at 81.3 years, while Mississippi’s 74.7-year life expectancy is the nation’s lowest. The nine lowest life expectancy states are all in the South.

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Professionals examine expanding influence in digital world By Nadvia Davis The Twin Cities Black Affinity group will host its spring biannual Twin Cities Black Affinity Network Development Day (TC BANDD) at the Cargill headquarters,15407 McGinty Rd. W., Wayzata this coming Saturday (June 22). The event is expected to bring together more than 200 professional people of color to network and gain further insight on how to evolve into phenomenal leaders of their own lives. The theme for this event, The Evolution of Leadership, is designed to expose attendees to different perspectives of leadership and share how leaders are leveraging technology. TC BANND board member and organizer Eric Alexander said he wants entrepreneurs, employees and small business owners to take advantage of this event. “There is lots of dis-

cussion to ensure that we are focused on the voice and needs of our attendees and ensuring that we continue to deliver against our commitment to quality professional development content,” said Alexander. New or returning attendees can expect the event to kick oﬀ with a brief introduction leading right into a panel discussion featuring Eric Black, global strategic marketing director, Cargill, Drinal Foster, learning & development leader, Wells Fargo, and Shevvi Rogers Crowley, associate director, Best Buy. Following the panel discussion, attendees can participate in both a morning and midday breakout session. Breakout sessions vary from Inﬂuencing in All Directions to Leading Yourself in a Digital World. One distinguishing factor about the spring TC BANDD program is more emphasis on growth in the workplace. “Our previous sessions have focused on real-time career navigation, goal achieve-

ment, and professional development while this session focus on future changes in the workplace and preparing our attendee community to excel in the future environment,” said Alexander. Vice president of Logistics and Customer Supply Chain for General Mills, Andrea Turner will lead a breakout session, Your Career: The Long Game that will tie in the theme of the overall event. Through this session, attendees will have an opportunity to think about and “evaluate their career long term,” said Alexander. TC BANDD 12’s itinerary came from direct and survey feedback from previous attendees. Organizers hope for TC BANDD to be a premiere event that demonstrates successful collaboration with community organizations and businesses owned by people color. For more information or to register for this free event, visit www.tcbandd.squarespace. com.

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Kenneth Leon Estes Kenneth Leon Estes was a ﬁxture at Estes Funeral Chapel, helping his dad out, who founded the Minneapolis legacy business. He passed away peacefully on May 30 in Yuma, Az. Born Nov. 5, 1954 in Los Angeles to Richard and Helen Estes, Kenneth Estes was raised and educated in Minneapolis. His hobbies were ﬁshing, camping and working with electronics. Kenneth Estes is

Springboard From 3 central corridor of the city. The new location will create a permanent home for the organization, which has rented space in St. Paul’s Northern Warehouse Building in Lowertown for more than two decades. Nicknamed SpringBOX, the site will allow Spring-

preceded in death by his father, Richard C. Estes, mother Helen Holland, his maternal and paternal grandparents. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Ashley Estes and Kenisha Estes both of Baton Rouge, La., one son Evan Borseth of Minneapolis, one sister April LeAnn Estes of Minneapolis, one brother Mark Ramage of Yuma, grandson Jace Bridgewater of Baton Rouge and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

board to expand its oﬀerings and better serve its growing community. The site will host Springboard oﬃces, multi-purpose community spaces, and a public lawn and green space, as well as an artist resource lab with publicly accessible services including career consultations, legal assistance and health care resources. Knight Foundation funding will further sponsor the creation of a large event and public space in the former garage that will host markets,

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Ford, Anita Hill and the dangerous myth of the strong Black woman,” Attiah wrote about how institutions have historically mistreated Black women when it comes to sexual abuse and exploitation by using “perceived strength” as an excuse to not see them as “vulnerable or eﬀective witnesses to their own pain,” even in the era of “me too.” Attiah has also used her writings to underscore the importance of diversity in media. In her editorial, “Why did it take Vogue 125 years to have a Black photographer shoot a cover?” she discussed the challenges Black photographers face in a predominantly white industry and also emphasized that the importance of diversity in powerful publications should become a norm and not just a milestone. “Karen has been a tireless force – as editor, writer and video journalist – to bring new

voices, diverse viewpoints and critical issues to our readers and viewers,” said Fred Hiatt, Washington Post Editorial Page editor. “Last year, in the face of a state-sponsored murder that represented personal loss to her as well as professional loss to all of us, Karen refused to bow or be cowed. She helped ensure that the crime would not be forgotten or excused but that, on the contrary, it would become a marker in the struggle for free expression everywhere.” Attiah will receive the Journalist of the Year Award at the NABJ Salute to Excellence Gala during the NABJ Convention on Aug. 10, at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. The Salute to Excellence Gala highlights the work of media organizations and individuals involved in print, broadcast and online journalism, marketing and communications.

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Khashoggi, this recognition is a humbling call to action – that I must help to honor his legacy by speaking and writing against oppression and injustice around the world.” In her acclaimed editorial, “‘I can’t breathe’: The power and tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s last words,” Attiah provides a sobering description of how her fellow columnist’s last words eerily echoed the last words of Eric Garner. She highlighted the devastating “cruelty with which lives, and dreams, have been asphyxiated” at the hands of “people in power.” Garner died in 2014 in police custody, after an NYPD oﬃcer put him in a chokehold. In the editorial “Christine

performances, artist-led projects and community celebrations. “Springboard for the Arts has been a part of the fabric of St. Paul for 28 years, but its inﬂuence has been far reaching, extending across Minnesota and other cities within the United States,” said Victoria Rogers, Knight Foundation vice president for the arts. “The arts are an essential part of community building and proving this critical connection through an innovative model has been at Springboard’s core. This new

home will allow it to provide more local and national artists access to its unique tools and trainings, while creating a lasting, vibrant neighborhood meeting place where people can better connect with arts and artists.” “SpringBOX will create a physical, visible, and accessible home for creative people power in the neighborhood and across the city. We are excited to work together with our communities to create a space for neighborhood activity, art, economic opportunity

and community health,” said Springboard for the Arts executive director, Laura Zabel. Since acquiring the site a year ago, SpringBOX engaged in a planning and pre-development phase, hosting more than 150 events and inviting 4,500 artists, community members, organizers and partners to use the space. The permanent renovation is anticipated to take place in fall 2019, with the full site opening in 2020. Support to Springboard forms part of Knight

Foundation’s strategy to foster artistic excellence and audience engagement in the arts. Since 2005, Knight has invested more than $39 million in St. Paul, including more than $12 million in arts and culture. Springboard is a national institution providing public access to local arts, resources for regional artists, and national training opportunities for artists and organizations. It works to foster economic opportunity for the 25,000 local artists it serves each year.

future leaders and they should stop destroying our future.” Economic issues are at the forefront of the list of many complaints, starting from a stagnant economy in which most still live in deep poverty and a scandal in which the country last year lost $100 million in newly printed bank notes destined for the central bank.

“Weah is not governing our state the right way,” said Ishmael Hassan, who voted for Weah in 2017 but has since become disillusioned. “The economic situation in our country is going down the drain.” Among the other allegations against the government the misuse of public funds, violating press freedoms, and failing to adequately fund health and education programs. Even Weah is accused of constructing “scores of luxury homes” after he declined to publicly declare his assets. “I supported this government, but the way things are going, we want to save the state,”

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protestor Bob Blue. Netblocks, a nonproﬁt that monitors internet freedom, said that the Liberian government has blocked Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Whatsapp in response to the protests. Liberia’s minister of information conﬁrmed the blackout to CNN and said it was due to “security concerns.” A member of the Council of Patriots, Henry Costa, told Deutsche Welle news, “We are in North Korea. We have a dictator on our head.” The protests were given the #SavetheState hashtag on social media. The Council of Patriots held out the prospect of saving Liberia from “total breakdown.”

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Steve Jordan to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor The Minnesota Vikings will induct former tight end Steve Jordan in the club’s Ring of Honor. Jordan will be inducted into the Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony at the Vikings game against Washington on Oct. 24, at U.S. Bank Stadium. “Steve Jordan’s impact on the Vikings has carried on past his career on the ﬁeld,” said team coowner Mark Wilf. “As great

capping his career with 498 catches, 6,307 yards and 28 TDs. Jordan ranks third in team history with 498 catches, trailing only Cris Carter (1,004) and Randy Moss (587). He played in 176 career games for the club with 149 starts, ranking 14th in team history for games played and ﬁfth among offensive skill position players. He was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls – 1986, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90 and ’91. In

won 3 NFC Central titles, made six playoﬀ appearances, advanced to the 1987 NFC Championship Game and suﬀered only one losing season. At the time of his retirement in 1994, only Ozzie Newsome and Kellen Winslow had caught more passes as an NFL TE than Jordan’s 498. The addition of Jordan brings the Vikings Ring of Honor to 25 members. Current members include

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