‘Community’ Archives
CD2 Presents: MNGOP Chair Forum – A Night With The Candidates
"There can only be one. The one with the vision and great people skills." by Bartholomew Goteborg, Guest Editor for IBNN Minneapolis, MN - Don’t miss one of the most important events in the Minnesota GOP’s history. Tonight, four qualified candidates vying for chairman of the Minnesota GOP will face-off on a panel to discuss the plan, [...]
The Neighborhood HUB presents “Healthy Life Initiative” – Tuesday, March 12th
Ms. Julianne Leerssen, Executive Director - The Neighborhood Hub. The Neighborhood Hub located at 3210 Oliver Avenue North has done more for north side residents in a year then most north Minneapolis non-profits have done in the last 5 years. Now they invite community members to learn about healthy eating initiatives. IBNN NEWS Public [...]
Minneapolis Public Schools: Problems of defining race, culture and identity for Somali’s and Blacks
Black American Students overlooked. (photo: mukiyi-colorijo.blogspot.com) “I also blame Congressman Keith “Poor excuse for the 5th CD” Ellison - a Negro American, himself - who has done little or next to nothing in requiring Somalis to have any acknowledgement of the contributions of his own ethnic peoples in this country. He never [...]
KFAI-FM: Black History Month Programming – Tuesday, February 19th
KFAI-FM radio features the best in community programming for Black History Month. KFAI-FM radio has gone beyond the call of competent radio program to provide a unique, educated insight for all cultures in Minnesota. February is no different. Join Mr. Lennie Chism from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with special guest Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black [...]
Minnesota’s real MLK Day Celebration: 2nd Annual MLK Day March and Rally for Jobs, Justice and Housing in downtown Minneapolis
Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations. This rally for jobs, justice and housing is what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was all about. Governor Dayton can keep his watered down, plastic and politically incorrect celebration – this rally and march is the real McCoy! "No fake promises to the people in 2013 - or 2014!" by Donald Allen, Editor [...]
Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey – 32 Percent Minority participation on the Minnesota Vikings Stadium? What’s the numbers for African Americans?
"Real talk Dr. King." Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice: shame on you. Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey has to come clean – this is even before his keynote address for the Governors 2013 MLK Day Celebration. The numbers are not adding up. Must read items: -2013 Crucial Year for Minnesota’s New Multi-Purpose Stadium [...]
Barack Obama: Black President helping Black America? Some say no, what do you say?
"Waiting for signs you like Black people too - come on my brother!" We want you - our listening audience to help answer the question, “Is it any better for Black Americans since the election of a Barack Obama? Join us on Saturday at 3 p.m. for the best in Black Talk Radio on BlogTalkRadio: Black Politics in Minneapolis – ON POINT! with [...]
White here, White now! If White men make the decisions and the front office is White – art usually imitates life, in this case Minnesota Sports
“In order to put dinner on my family’s table I have to be an expert on white society. I cannot graduate from school without reading white people’s literature, studying white people’s music and art. I cannot make it without understanding white people’s history. Every day that an African American wakes up he has to make judgments about [...]
The Vision for Jobs on the New Minnesota Vikings Stadium: 100 Men and Women who work!
"You will my brother. It's not going to be the usual suspects pimpin off the money this time. We will create sustainable minority construction firms by partnering with those who already have the skill and experience." (Photo: libcom.org) Let's keep it real. Getting 100 Men and Women of color working on the new Vikings Stadium is an obtainable [...]
Vote for this Black guy – Chris Fields for Congress – Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
Posted by the Minnesota Minority Political Caucus We need new leadership in the 5th.
