Family and friends of slain activist Tyrone Williams raised fists and fashion in honor of his memory May 24 at a special edition of the Ted Talk-inspired Assata Speaks at the Brave New Workshop Comedy Club.
Nekima Levy-Pounds
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Nekima Levy-Pounds and Raeisha Williams forgo DFL for ‘people’s endorsement’
Candidates call out ‘flawed’ caucus process Two Black female Minneapolis DFL candidates will seek elected office without party endorsement in the November municipal election. Nekima Levy-Pounds is among nine candidates, including incumbent Betsy Hodges, running for Minneapolis mayor. Raeisha Williams is among two other challengers running against incumbent Blong Yang in the city’s Ninth Ward […]
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Now is the time to bring dreams to fruition
By Nekima Levy-Pounds Civil rights attorney and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis My dream for the community is to see us, as a people, rise above the limitations that have been imposed upon us in the state of Minnesota and in this nation. Far too often, our potential for greatness is hidden behind […]