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‘Black Children’ Archives
The Uncanny Story of Bullshit in Black Education: Sellouts, Hoodlums, Uncle Toms and Aunt Jane’s
At some point, people who get it will see all the “new programs” being vetted to address the perpetual failure of Black students in public schools and higher education institutions in the Twin Cities. This happens every year about this time. What these procrastinators of progress don’t understand, this is their last opportunity ever to fail [...]
Education Segregation: Year Twenty-Twelve – Still blocking the doors of student success
Out of the 38% of the Minneapolis Public Schools Black enrolled students, only a handful will make it to college. Most of them will not have the skills to write a two-page paper on what it means to be creative – nor will they be able to understand the principles of philosophy. Throughout history, from slavery up to the 1800’s, people that [...]
Panel discussion on Race, Racism to be held at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
The killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida has awakened the sleeping giant of race and racism and opened opportunities to safely discuss race, racism and the value of a Black life in an open public forum. Usually, this topic is seeded in contempt prior to investigation. We’ll take and in-depth look on why Minnesota feels safe to march and rally [...]
Emmett Till 2012: The case of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin (Updated)
Seems to me that it’s really time to kick ass and take names. How can an unarmed Black boy be shot and killed, and his killer walk free? If a Black man had shot a White boy dead, he’d be under the jail. by Donald W.R. Allen, II - Editor in Chief/IBNN NEWS United States of America (IBNN NEWS/Crime & Justice/March 22, [...]
Part 1: What is the Minneapolis Public Schools doing to address suspension and expulsions – why the lie and redirect?
It amazes me the amount of propaganda distributed by the Minneapolis Public School System – District 1. While in some cases, a celebration is called for. When will parents, students, local colleges and the general public be able to celebrate the successful closing of the worse achievement gap between Whites and Blacks in the United States; some [...]
If Minneapolis would declare war on gangs, guns and killing babies it might solve some challenges
About a month ago, Gov. Mark Dayton held a meeting at the Cookie Cart in north Minneapolis. The topic of this meeting was public safety, crime and youth violence. The only challenge, Gov. Dayton invited the wrong folks into the room. A process of solving a challenge means you invite people you don’t agree with into the room. Until this happens, [...]
Is Obama guaranteed the White House in 2012? It’s not really Black America’s choice
"Okay, so we have a Black president - now what?" by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief, The Independent Business News Network Minneapolis, Minnesota (IBNN NEWS/ Political Editorial/February 22, 2012)…Okay, I’m enlighten and not delusional. I “wasn’t” one of the millions of Black people who treated the election of [...]
STUDY: Black Boys Receive Less Attention, Harsher Punishments, and Lower Grades In School
Editors Note: It's obvious in Minneapolis where its becoming difficult for the public school system to educate Black youth in "White Spaces." Judith Browne Dianis, co-director of the Advancement Project joined Roland Martin on Washington Watch to discuss this disturbing trend. Posted by the Black Youth Project, re-posted by IBNN [...]
Dead Black babies, shot in the head – buried with a hat on. It stops today!
A poor family had to bury their 3-year old baby. Local politicians filled the pulpit; the governor gave words; but where was the help? "Gilligan's Island Syndrome in the Black community: They study, get funding and leave without sending back any help." This results in dead, Black babies... by Donald W.R. Allen, II - Editor in Chief/IBNN NEWS [...]
Open letter to Star Tribune Reporter Matt McKinney: A decline in gunshot injuries?
“Sometimes using Minneapolis’ Star Tribune newspaper to check current events makes one think, who’s running this joint?” by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/IBNN NEWS and Black Politics in Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN (IBNN NEWS/Editorial/Open Letter/January 2, 2012)…Mr. McKinney, while personally I have no beef with [...]
