Posts Tagged ‘Jobs?’
Part 1: Minneapolis Urban League’s 13th Grade Pilot Program sends a clear signal nobody wants to deal with current K-12 educational issues
Really? An almost vacant building; no money coming in and you want to tackle education? This is no better than the Minneapolis Foundation hanging signs in the skyway." This is not the first time the Minneapolis Urban League has attempted to become relevant in the 21st century. We need look no further than the grant from the Minnesota Department [...]
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 [...]
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 Vikings Stadium Deal-1; Poor, White/Black and Unemployed-0 – let’s begin the sideshow of training and new jobs
Some folks can f**k up cornflakes. The irony of local politicians working feverishly to close the deal on the new Vikings stadium should let residents of Minneapolis know local politician only care to work with those who have money and power. The thought of solving unemployment, youth violence and the continuing lack of an educated community sits [...]
Minnesota Vikings and employment opportunities (if any) prepare to move
“The new Vikings stadium will provide new jobs for residents who are unemployed.” ~Local Politician and Social Service Director. ...Today we know the Minnesota Vikings have been thrown under the bus - what’s the next story for jobs and economic development for those who need it the most? by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
City Councilman Don Samuels has never stood up for Blacks/Whites – or jobs. Let the record show, there is no Confidence in Samuels or his politics
“Let’s make this politician a private citizen! County Commissioner…hell no!” by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/The Independent Business News Network Minneapolis, MN (IBNN NEWS/Stupid Politics & People/February 2, 2012)…Minneapolis ward 5 city councilman Don Samuels sometimes thinks he’s a victim of “Bad [...]
Governor Mark Dayton’s administrators misdirect, disrespect and bamboozle community members – and themselves
Hey, don’t crap in my plate and tell me it’s a Porterhouse. Shouldn't a "WorkForce Center" mean getting jobs - or is that to just an oxymoron? This meeting was one for the record books. A shameful display of arrogance, White Privilege and benign neglect by governor Mark Dayton’s administrative personnel. Please, next time if you want to [...]
