‘Education’ Archives
For Congressman Ellison so loved the 5th he gave them more poverty – Let them eat cake
"Them Niggas don't need no steak, jobs, or education - just tell them to vote NO and put a check by my name. I'll make sure they get what's coming to them!" Congressman Ellison’s name-calling of a Marine who served his country for more than 20-years is a testament to what he and other political hacks think of veterans and more importantly [...]
Minnesota’s Black Leaders hell bent on ignoring the obvious Struggles
"You can be an uppity Negro, but can you help the community at the same time? So far, it seems you can't multitask." (Photo: Uppity Negro.com) After years of lies, the Black community has found Target Field and TCF Stadium did not have the appropriate women and minority hiring goals. This includes other project like the light rail Central [...]
Minneapolis man enrolls over 200 Dropouts back in school
In June of 2012, Wesley Smith single-highhandedly brought to the Twin Cities actor/director Robert Townsend for the screening of his film, “In the Hive.” The event was an overwhelming success and launched Drop Out to Drop Ins as a Minnesota based non-profit with plans for national engagement. “The United States cannot substantially boost [...]
Poor MPS test scores show leadership’s lack of commitment to students
There are some in the community who want MPS director Rebecca Gagnon to be appointed MPS Superintendent because of her vast experience in education on the global level with her work in Singapore (Ranked #1). (photo: WomenWinning.org) Editors note: The Minneapolis Public School board and it's superintendents have been given the ultimatum, "Just [...]
Why Are Black Men Labeled Angry When Questioning A Privileged White Male
Editors note: It was all a lie. Target Field, TCF Stadium and various other projects mandated to increase minority hiring and economic stability for the underemployed was noting more that fast talking and paper shuffles. This busts a hole in the mainstream media and should send a message to community leaders, state and local politicians who are [...]
The Speech that could give Mitt Romney the Presidency
"The chair of all chairs." I took a public speaking class with one of the best professors in the state of Minnesota who has taught public speaking for over 20-years. When I listen to what Mitt Romney has to say, it’s clear, he’s not talking to a broad audience, nor does he or his speechwriters use clear words or persuasive rhetoric to win [...]
Letter to the Editor: The Minneapolis Public Schools Glass, Locked Box
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. - MPS candidate forum COMMUNITY ALERT: The NAACP in collaboration with WE THE PEOPLE UNITED FOR EDUCATION will hold a Minneapolis School Board Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 5:30 p. m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Urban League. The MUL is located at 2100 Plymouth Avenue [...]
Lost in Translation: Voter ID and Same-Sex Marriage Amendments will get a VOTE YES from minority-ethnic communities
"Confused yet? See..." Related Story: The Great Misdirect in 2012: If Voter ID and Gay Marriage Amendments wins the NO vote, does that really help Black America? by Donald W.R. Allen, II - Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network (Updated 15:15 9/27/12) What a difference a day makes. Forty days (9.26) out from the [...]
Minneapolis Public Schools board and administration gets ultimatum: “Just 1, or Step Down!”
“Minneapolis' Black community suffers the most heinous disparities in education, but Black organizations including the African American Leadership Forum, Minneapolis Urban League and the Council on Black Minnesotans don’t show up at the table.” #asshats You have 90-days."Just 1, or Step Down!" (Photo: Susan Montgomery) by Donald W.R. [...]
Minnesota’s African Immigrants ready to take over the Council on Black Minnesotans
I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, the Liberian and Somali population, our brothers and sisters who migrated here from the Motherland should be apart of the American Dream here in Minnesota – but this does cast a dark shadow on the Minnesota-American born Black community that hasn’t gotten the job done on behalf of Black Minnesotans. Every [...]
