‘Ward 5’ Archives
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 North Minneapolis Tornado – One-Year Anniversary: How not to Jack-Off millions
I find it interesting that I can’t locate a dollar-by-dollar line item expenditure spreadsheet on those who, with no experience, guidance or education received dollars on behalf of the thousands of tornado victims in north Minneapolis. Foundations, ad-hoc non-profit groups and local poverty-pimps in support of the DFL political plantation have [...]
Congressional Candidate Chris Fields, Rocks Ellison, the Tornado, FEMA
The one-year anniversary of the tornado that hit north Minneapolis is fast approaching (see countdown clock to the right of this page). F.E.M.A. bypassed funding for residents (victims) of Mother Natures wrath in favor of direct funding to city coffers. Most north Minneapolis residents didn’t qualify for SBA loans. What did Congressman Ellison [...]
State Representative Bobby Joe Champion sells out his community (Black and White) for a Vikings Stadium
"More importantly, the community that Rep. Champion serves has once again be FAILED by another DFL political plantation zealot." by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network Minneapolis, MN (IBNN/Vikings Stadium, Politics/May 8, 2012)…First of all, let’s not be too upset with the rookie state [...]
First Anniversary of the North Minneapolis Tornado: You want to Celebrate…Really?
“If the organizers of the tornado relief would provide a list of people who received money from the organizers, the city of Minneapolis and its residents would see why not much really got done.” I other words, “Jim Crow rules Step-n-Fetch-it.” By Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News [...]
The Closing of Louisiana Fried Chicken in North Minneapolis represents a string of benign neglect by Politicians and Community spokespersons
It’s easier for local politicians to put a patch on a challenge rather than actively engaging sound logic and problem solving skills. To the people: "The world is hindered must by the disinterested tyranny of its well-wishers" ~ Rabindranath Tagore. By Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network "We [...]
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 [...]
Declaring WAR on violence in North Minneapolis: I mean really, “Occupy the Hood”
The City of Minneapolis had ample opportunity to “take-care” of the youth violence in north Minneapolis – along with a little help from Mother Nature. It seems again, the mayor and city council MUST go back to the drawing board and really look at people that can assist in solving the silliness of youth violence. Minneapolis politicians and [...]
Open Letter to the Minneapolis Foundation and Ms. Karen Kelley-Ariwoola
I would first like to start out by making an apology to Ms. Karen Kelley-Ariwoola, the former Vice President of Community Philanthropy of The Minneapolis Foundation. Few may know that Ms. Kelley-Ariwoola was the point person leading the charge behind not only the North Minneapolis Tornado Recovery fundraising efforts – but also was very [...]
African American $4 Billion Dollar Summit: Will the real Negros please stand up!
Join IBNN NEWS on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Minneapolis’ North High School for the African American $4 Billion Dollar Summit. Doors open at 9 a.m. and it’s free and open to the general public. Don’t miss the many workshops, presenters and idea for this new direction in addressing Black wealth and the creation of an independent stream of [...]
