(l-r) Eric Harris, Dr. David Hamlar Eric Harris and Dr. David Hamlar are KMOJ-FM Radio’s newest board members. While neither has a career history in radio, they both strongly identify with the importance of strengthening the community. Harris said he hopes to be a “team player” and learn from his fellow board members as well as the organization. “[I want] to actively … [Read more...]
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Proposed ‘Africa Village’ mall stirs heated controversy
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood where the proposed Africa Village will be located. Many Cedar-Riverside residents fear gentrification, neglect of other needs The project, known as Africa Village, was the focal point of Minneapolis City Councilmember Abdi Warsame’s reelection campaign for Ward Six. Warsame has sought to make good on his promise of delivering a mall to the … [Read more...]
Launa Q. Newman and Clarissa Walker honored with their own streets
(l-r) Launa Q. Newman, Clarissa Walker Two of the most influential Black women in South Minneapolis in the 1980s and ’90s were Launa Q. Newman, affectionately known as Ms. Newman, and Clarissa Rogers Walker. Both now have six-block stretches named for them. The City adopted a resolution on November 8 stating in part, “The Mayor and City Council do hereby honor Clarissa … [Read more...]
Black Census Table seeks accurate count of African heritage communities
Stand up and be counted! The Black Census Table is a coalition of African heritage organizations mobilized to engage in a strategic, grassroots outreach campaign to ensure a complete count and increased participation in the Census 2020. The U.S. Census Bureau and other thought-leaders have identified 19 historically undercounted communities projected to be at risk of an … [Read more...]
More than turkey: annual meal brings community together
Tommy McBrayer Jr. and Cynthia Wilson “My first Thanksgiving dinner was in my party room in my apartment,” recalled Tommy McBrayer, Jr. His annual dinners have grown considerably since then. By the third dinner, the gathering grew to event-size and the venue was changed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Minneapolis. He broadened the scope that year to add awards to … [Read more...]