‘Veterans’ Archives
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 [...]
So much for 32 percent Black participation in stadium construction — When will the State deposit its $50M statutory requirement?
"Language must be changed to make sure MSFA officials are being intentional about jobs. We've been waiting in the "coloreds only room too long." Editors note: Since there is no "minority percentage" out of the 32%, how will stadium officials track minority hiring? Secondly, why use the word, "minority" when there are not distinct guideline for [...]
Minnesota State Legislative Auditor refuses to act on complaint about Veteran Preference goals on new Vikings Stadium
"We protect DFL interests." (photo: Jim Nobles, Legislative Auditor) It’s clear; a billion dollar public works project doesn’t want to be messed with. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) has been less than cordial in announcing meeting of importance including the “Great Minds” meeting – supposedly a group of folks [...]
New Minnesota Vikings Stadium: No Veterans Preference for Workforce (Must see video exclusive!)
How could this happen? How could Minnesota lawmakers and the city of Minneapolis forget about it’s veteran’s workforce? The questions asked tonight of representatives from the new People’s Stadium were met with hostility when asked about why there is no veterans preference to support job growth for the public works project called the New [...]
Can President Obama ignore Black America four more years?
"Will he like Black America back?" (photo: Democrats on Facebook) As the United States celebrates the nation's "triumph over race" with the election of Barack Obama, the majority of young black men in major American cities are locked behind bars or have been labeled felons for life. Although Jim Crow laws have been wiped off the books, an [...]
“I’ll have those niggers voting Democratic for the next 200 years.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
Black people, the poor, jobless, homeless and those who have an opinion have no representation in the Democratic or Republican parties of America. Let’s keep President Obama in office – but locally, we need to make some major changes. It’s our vote – one of the only things we truly control. Use it to be heard in 2012. by Donald W.R. [...]
The Return of Ron and Don to BlogTalkRadio with special guest Chris Fields, Saturday at 3 p.m.
Ronald A. Edwards and Don Allen return to BlogTalkRadio! (photo: CLICK ON PHOTO TO GET TO LISTEN TO THE PROGRAM!) IBNN NEWS Public Service Announcement Minneapolis, MN (IBNN/BlogaTalkRadio/October 19, 2012)..Don’t miss this show! The team of Ron and Don has joined together again to provide valuable information about current events in [...]
What are the qualities of a Black social service agency?
"You can be everything - but you have to know how." I attempted to write this without any character assassinations or the names of local organizations. You have to agree there is a systemic challenge within the Black social service and non-profit community, which needs to be addressed sooner than later. by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor [...]
Proposal for a Minnesota Governor’s Advisory Committee for the Enforcement of Affirmative Action
Goal and objective: A level playing field. by Alan L. Maki, Guest Contributor - Photo by IBNN NEWS St. Paul, MN (IBNN NEWS/Op Ed/November 22, 2011)...All the talk about a new Vikings’ Stadium, the need for infrastructure development and repair, talk of light rail and other large-scale public works and joint public-private initiatives [...]
Community Leaders or Charlatans – God will judge you
Editors note: This story was posted at 33,000 feet on Delta Airlines MD88 headed to Baltimore, MD. GoGoinflight free Wi-Fi made available through a partnership with Google and Delta Airlines. This service is available until January 2011 on most Delta Airlines Flights. Remember, “Travel the World, Search the Web - Fly Delta Airlines and Surf [...]
