‘Ward 5’ Archives
Two Years After Tornado “Nancy” 2011: Not better then before, but worse
In the video below (by IBNN), many black women who approached the tornado recovery organization were sent packing. In 2013, we can still see the effects of the 2011 tornado. Houses still remain with the signature blue tarps; an increase in the homeless population and no jobs created for residents in north Minneapolis – in spite of the [...]
Hennepin County seeks community insight during preparation for north Minneapolis human services “hub”
Don't forget to "LIKE" the Hennepin County Facebook™Page by clicking here. First meeting Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. (photo: Hennepin County) IBNN Public Service Announcement via Internet Marketing Social Media Concepts Minneapolis, MN...Starting May 14, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department will host a [...]
Does Minnesota Need a “13th” Grade?
Finding ways to keep black students behind the curve. If it does not happen by white men, there are black men and women who will step in. by Donald Allen, Editor-in-Chief – OurBlackNews.com and The Independent Business News Network Minneapolis, MN - The Minnesota House of Representatives have enacted a bill attempting to establish a [...]
Northside Achievement Zone: Aiming kids towards College? Former NAZ board member pulls the covers off no achievement in NAZ
Expected college graduation for poor minority students in 2035 does nothing to fix issues in 2013. On Saturday, April 27 a former board member of Peace Foundation/NAZ was interviewed on the Internet radio program ON POINT with Ronald A. Edwards and myself. This former board member uncovered that NAZ was not doing the community any favors and [...]
Boutique Engagement: Children Affected by Educational Disasters
Tune into Saturday, April 27. 2013 at 3 p.m. (CST) to ON POINT with co-hosts Ronald A. Edwards and Don Allen as they discuss the latest in news and information. This is a special 90-minute program to deal with "Who is really black in Minnesota." Click here to listen. by Donald Allen, Editor-in-Chief - OurBlackNews.com Samuels and [...]
Non-Profits and DFL African American Caucus decide candidates?
“The DFL African American Caucus has chosen two candidates for the Mayor’s race with only one thing in common; and a city council candidate that has some explaining to do.” Do Minneapolis votes need "Baggage Candidates?" by Donald Allen, OurBlackNews.com Minneapolis, MN - IBNN NEWS has not endorsed a candidate for Minneapolis [...]
The Neighborhood HUB presents “Healthy Life Initiative” – Tuesday, March 12th
Ms. Julianne Leerssen, Executive Director - The Neighborhood Hub. The Neighborhood Hub located at 3210 Oliver Avenue North has done more for north side residents in a year then most north Minneapolis non-profits have done in the last 5 years. Now they invite community members to learn about healthy eating initiatives. IBNN NEWS Public [...]
The Ron and Don Show: Murder, Death and Racism – you don’t have to go any further than Minnesota – Saturday at 3 p.m.
"Broadcasting LIVE from the Apple Studios A & B in downtown Minneapolis." (photo: ON POINT!) Join us online on BlogTalkRadio’s Black Politics in Minneapolis’ ON POINT! for another exciting episode. Co-hosts Ronald A. Edwards and Don Allen bring you the latest in current events with news and information sometime overlooked by the [...]
Minnesota’s Black Leadership: Hearts in the right place – Heads in wrong place
"When you head is stuck in the dark, daylight vision is not an option. This is not an attack - but an effort to address the non-movement in Black Minnesota. (Photo: arrogantass.wordpress.com) I have to address those who consistently say IBNN and it’s stories “tear down the Black community” - this is totally untrue. I don’t speak for [...]
The Return of the Black-owned Corner Store in North Minneapolis – you don’t need a passport to open a corner store
Skyline Market - open for business in north Minneapolis. (Photo: IBNN NEWS - all rights reserved.) “My thoughts exactly. It’s been a long time and I was getting tired of current local corner store owners telling me if I wanted to use my credit card, I need to spent $5 bucks (that’s crap!). The historical significance of Bill and Chef with [...]
