‘Hispanic-Latino Community’ Archives
St. Paul Police Department wants youths away from the system and in School
Please, take our poll on the right----> Drop Out to Drop Ins - showing immediate success is very important. (Numbers based on estimates.) Click photo to enlarge. “There will come a time when the need for a grassroots community engagement will put Black and Hispanic men and women back in their communities to reach the youth that need to [...]
Part 1: Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) must partner with Hennepin County to bring economic development and a Service Center to North Minneapolis
"It makes too much sense to have both Hennepin County and DEED in the same building. This would assist community members in achieving goals of self-sufficiency. (photo: IBNN) by Donald Allen, Editor-in-Chief, The Independent Business News Network "Photo taken at the actual meeting by IBNN in February 2012. Empty seats." Minneapolis, MN [...]
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 [...]
The Great Misdirect in 2012: If Voter ID and Gay Marriage Amendments wins the NO vote, does that really help Black America?
Long before issues of Voter ID and Same-Sex Marriage and the need to vote Yes or No, Black Minnesotans have some of the worst disparities in education, jobs, unemployment and economic development opportunities. So why aren’t these important issues important enough to get on a ballot like Gay Marriage and Voter ID? When did we as a people get [...]
Part 1: Digital Inclusion Fund – a doomed mission on how not to (again) waste $500,000.00
"More gaps, more reports and no real closure." (photo: Wirelessweek.com, edited by IBNN) The revolving account managed by the Minneapolis Foundation to bridge the so-called digital divide—a Digital Inclusion Fund (DIF) financed with a “minimum” of five percent of the network’s profits did little to nothing to close the digital [...]
North Minneapolis Murders…and you need $28 million for what?
Riddle me this: “What happens when you have three elected official who were elected to govern over north Minneapolis but are running for other offices?” Answer: Absolutely nothing. By Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network North Minneapolis (IBNN/Editorial Opinion/Homicides/June 12, [...]
The Fear of Color in America: The inevitable evolution to a Black, Brown and Yellow United States of America
This is the first in the series of “The Fear of Color in America.” IBNN will consult with several local and national writers to put together the changing face of the United States to show the urgency of change that’s needed today. IBNN NEWS is the largest online Black owned Black operated investigative reporting news outlet in the state of [...]
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 [...]
Part 1: Student African American Brotherhood/B2B at MCTC Presents: Black Men in America – A Real Conversation
IBNN NEWS and its affiliates; ON POINT, Black Focus and Black Politics in Minneapolis are proud to announce a long overdue conversation with real people. Black Men in America will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, 4:30–6 p.m. K Building, Room K.3360 on the beautiful campus of Minneapolis Community and Technical College in downtown Minneapolis, [...]
