‘class’ Archives
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 [...]
NAACP could mean failure for Black Americans? Discussion: Saturday ON POINT!
"Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's black progress." (Photo: The Wrong Stuff, edited by IBNN.) Who speaks for black Americans? What does a politically motivated, organizational process that has done little to anything for people of color control? Why do blacks think it’s okay to continue to support an organization that sees them has [...]
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 [...]
Runaway Slave: You don’t need chains to be a Slave
Editors note: Finally, someone understands the Black America needs to shake off the “slave dust” and stop trading one form of tyranny for another. Thanks, check out the trailer below. ~D. Allen Posted by IBNN NEWS-Minneapolis, MN "Don't get caught on anyone's plantation...run, run, run! United States (IBNN/Documentary/July 24, [...]
National Groups collaborate to make GED testing computer-based – Digital Divide in Minneapolis has a WIDE GAP after millions in funding
Moving to a “computer based” GED test for youth and adults in the Twin Cities might pose some serious challenges. What I attest are the failures of the Digital Inclusion Fund grants and Broadband Technology Opportunity Programs in building capacity through Internet Training, some poor and disenfranchised community members will have a much [...]
Higher Educations Juggernaut: Behaviors in Institutionalized Racism
Editors note: There are four possible consequences to behavior. One is that something good can start or be introduced. The second, something good could end or be taken away. The third, something bad could start or be introduced, and the fourth consequence to behavior is something bad could end – or be taken away. My point is, “If you go to a [...]
College Campus Political Involvement: No Negros Allowed, that goes for the Indians too!
Editors note: While it's always good to review Black History and the struggles Blacks might have seemed to overcome, we have a long way to go. Evolution has created a clear and present danger for Black college students across the United States and right here in the Twin Cities. If you thought Blacks got shot, hung, raped and beat for trying to [...]
The Neighborhood Hub launches digital access and technology-training project: “Pick One, Learn One, Teach One”
Internet Marketing, Technology Training in simple clarity to Close the Digital Divide. RSVP today by calling (612) 522-0924. IBNN Public Service Annoucncement Minneapolis, MN (IBNN/PSA/Digital Divide/January 20, 2012)…In 2012, The Neighborhood Hub will focus on assisting community members in closing the digital divide by presenting a [...]
