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Community calendar: Runway Africa, Open Streets, Assata Speaks & more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. September 21-29 Saturday, September 22 Girl Time – All About Girls and Engineering 9am-4pm @ The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. $12. Members free Hands-on activities and demonstrations […]
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Community calendar: ‘Imagine North’ Block Party, Mpls Sound exhibit & much more!
Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area. Friday, September 14 ‘Imagine North’ Block Party 4-7 pm @ Plymouth and Penn avenues, Mpls. FREE. THOR Companies presents the ultimate Northside block party featuring live performances by Paris Bennett, […]
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Community calendar: African American history museum opening, Selby Ave. JazzFest, Taste of Liberia & more!
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Meda launches $1 million competition for minority-owned businesses
The “$1M Challenge For Minority Entrepreneurs” is a Shark Tank-style competition launched by Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) in partnership with the City of St. Paul to support early-stage minority-owned businesses that have potential for high growth.
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SheaMoisture founder launches $100 million fund for Black women entrepreneurs
Black women are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs. The number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 322 percent between 1997 – 2015, reported American Express in its “2015 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report.” Yet, when it comes to venture capital, this is the least funded segment.
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UNCF to award nearly $100K in scholarships to Mpls students
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which awards more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students annually, is now accepting applications for its Minneapolis MLK Legacy Scholarship Program.
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The U of M to honor Prince
The late, legendary Prince will receive another posthumous honor: a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Minnesota. Prior to Prince’s passing, the U of M had planned to present the iconic entertainer with the honorary degree in recognition of his extraordinary talent and influence, as well as his role in shaping the […]
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Volunteers needed for Mpls. bicyclist and pedestrian counts
Bicyclist and pedestrian counts are conducted in order to understand the impact of non-motorized traffic on streets, sidewalks, and trails. Accurate counts enable the City to plan and build for bicyclists and pedestrians while tracking what’s successful and what should be done differently.
Posted inBulletin, Health + Wellness
Scam Alert: Premier Health Plan a fraud
As part of the phone scam, consumers who receive an automated call and express interest in buying health insurance are routed to a person who asks for their bank account information.
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MPHA to host public meetings on 2019 ‘Moving To Work’ draft plan
Instead of the standard annual plan and report most public housing authorities file with HUD, MTW agencies like MPHA file an MTW Annual Plan and MTW Annual Report (in a format prescribed by HUD).
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Mpls park board hosts listening sessions to aid in search for new superintendent
The nationwide search kicked off last month to replace MPRB Superintendent Jayne Miller, who resigned in February 2018. Superintendent Emeritus Mary Merrill was tapped to serve as interim superintendent through October 31, 2018.
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter hosts community budget series
Led by the Office of Financial Services, the “Our City, Our Budget” series is designed to give residents an understanding of the city’s budget process and how they can help shape 2019 budget priorities.
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Get your comedy on with Center for Performing Arts’ “Using Your Truth In Improv”
“Using Your Truth In Improv” takes place Saturday, July 21 at the Center for Performing Arts, located at 3754 Pleasant Ave. South in Minneapolis. The workshop will run from 3-5 pm and the presentation from 7-9 pm
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ReCAST Minneapolis to award nearly $500K to projects responding to trauma
Applications for the Resilience 365 series program are open now through July 18.
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Learn construction at no cost
Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota has announced openings for its next YouthBuild training program beginning July 23, 2018.
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An opportunity to make African American history in Minnesota
Minnesota’s Black Community Project, a nonprofit organization in Minnesota that exists to applaud and celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans in Minnesota, is hosting an open house at the Hennepin County Central Library in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10 am – 2 pm to: 1) raise awareness of a new book project they are putting together entitled Minnesota’s Black Community Project: The 21st Century; and 2) invite professional African Americans in the Twin Cities to be a part of this groundbreaking book project.
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Kim Nelson receives YWCA’s first-ever ‘Woman of Power’ award
Given her trailblazing efforts, it was only fitting that the YWCA Minneapolis recognized Kim Nelson with its inaugural “Woman of Power” award. Nelson received the honor at the 2018 Circle of Women fundraiser on May 10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Meda to recognize outstanding advocates for minority entrepreneurship
Minnesota minority business owners and the partners, volunteers and community leaders who support their work, will be honored at Meda’s 47th annual recognition meeting at the Walker Art Center.
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Model Cities names Kizzy Downie as new CEO
Model Cities has announced that its Board of Directors has named seasoned Model Cities’ veteran Kizzy Downie as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective August 6, 2018.