‘Minnesota 5th Congressional District’ Archives
Why the Minneapolis Urban League’s 13th Grade is a Bad Idea
Our children's Education is much more important then your doomed "pilot program." (photo: Art) The press release about the MUL’s 13th Grade proposal states, “Growing numbers of Minneapolis youth leave high school lacking a defined career path or the basic skills required for employment.” Is it the Minneapolis Urban League’s problem or [...]
A Message to Minnesota: The time has come for new Republican Party Leadership
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade of Republican Party supports Don Allen for the Chairman of the MN GOP." (photo: IBNN). I’m not going to print up fancy signs with my name on them (they are cute but serve no purpose other than vanity). I’m not going to have a campaign manager. These status quo items are security blankets for those who have lost [...]
Heritage Academy School (A Minneapolis Public School) is not given any after school buses or metro transit cards – What a difference a race and culture makes!
So basically we are going to have thousands of high school students riding metro transit and waiting at bus stops…any extra adult around? Sounds like asking for a lot of challenges (gangs, bulling, unattended youth on buses). I like the idea, but then we need to have adults at these bus stops and extra adults on these buses…but why are some [...]
The Myths of Voter ID and the absence of Voter Education in Minnesota
Democracy demands a robust conversation absent the emotions about a party or politician. We can't seem to get that "conversation" off the ground - especially in the Black community. Black media has sided with the Right, despite the ethics of being fair and balanced. If the Democrats were pushing voter ID - of course, everyone following the Dems [...]
Open letter to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann: Attacking Congressman Ellison’s religion is stupid
"This is how Kim Kardashian got her start." (photo from opieandanthony.me) “I’ve drunk the red and blue kool aid before. Both taste the same but change the color of your tongue. It doesn’t matter, in 2012 Democrat or Republican – it’s the same body with different heads who forgets about the people to run a campaign. All I’m saying, [...]
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, [...]
What ever happened to the Shovel Ready Jobs for Minnesota…busted again?
Predatory training programs and DEED’s Positively Minnesota create pipeline to unemployment while alluding to the changing meaning of Shovel Ready Jobs. A shovel ready job doesn’t mean work for unemployed or the under-employed – this is another form of attraction with state and local corporate welfare. (Also read, "The Myth of Shovel Ready [...]
Louisiana Fried Chicken Closes in North Minneapolis: IBNN NEWS Exclusive Report
At the recent African American Economic Summit, it was explained that Black Minnesotans can control the $4 billion dollars they spend annually in the state by making “sustainable” decisions on how we spend our money. But since we really don’t control commerce in Minnesota – it’s next to impossible to control spending. It’s unfortunate [...]
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 [...]
Light Rail and the Ethical Conclusion of Ignorance
NRRC's Ray Dean and State Representative Bobby Joe Champion both have an agenda. It was clear last night that the community needs to gather names and send a letter to Washington, DC to get the accurate information on the proposed Light Rail in north Minneapolis. The team of "Ray-Joe" came up short. by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in [...]
