After a closed-door meeting between family members of Thurman Blevins and city officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a committee seeking justice for Blevins, also known as “June” or “Junior,” called for the immediate release of police body camera footage in his June 23 shooting death. “We have given the mayor and his assistant way too much time, so we are here … [Read more...]
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All Square eatery supports the recently incarcerated
New restaurant aims to even the odds “All squared” is street parlance for a settled debt. All Square Restaurant & Institute operates in the spirit that once you serve time for being convicted of a crime, your proverbial debt to society is thereby settled. The nonprofit establishment, still under construction at this writing, will offer its sandwich and brew fare at … [Read more...]
Walmart’s first Black-owned alkaline water gains global attention
Live Alkaline Water is making history as the first Black-owned water brand to line Walmart shelves. The 100 percent natural alkaline water brand is sourced from Robert McRae’s family-owned property in North Carolina. Lying 800 feet below the ground, it consists of a natural underground spring, an aquifer, and a mineral rock bed that has been in his family for over 100 … [Read more...]
New AALF director talks leadership change and vision for the future
Former NEON director welcomes the challenge Now in its 11th year, the African American Leadership Forum (AALF) has worked to sustain “leadership you can believe in,” as the expression goes. After the usual growing pains through trial-and-error, the organization has appointed a new executive director, Marcus Owens, to help take it to its next level. In our recent talk with … [Read more...]
With Noonie’s, former gangster launches food empire
Got oxtail on the brain? Then you might want to check out Noonie’s Famous Jerk and Things. First-time customer Princess El said she was drawn to the new South Minneapolis restaurant after seeing a picture of an oxtail dinner a friend shared on Facebook. “I had to stop in and see what everyone was talking about.” Just by the picture, she said she knew it was going to be good, … [Read more...]