Around 50 young people took ownership of every stage of production, from building props to writing original backstories, proving that Northside youth don’t need “bells and whistles” to shine on stage.
Northside Achievement Zone
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Young Hearts Open Minds names Arielle Handevidt as CEO, plans to expand early childhood equity work
Former NAZ leader Arielle Handevidt is stepping into the CEO role at Young Hearts Open Minds to expand early childhood equity work, helping educators use “windows and mirrors” to combat bias before age five.
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Don Samuels readies for round two—shares vision and opinions in a visit with MSR
Don Samuels, a contender for the 5th Congressional District, sat down in a pivotal discussion with the MSR on May 16, sharing his perspectives on local, national, and global issues. This dialogue sets the stage for another highly anticipated primary clash in August 2024 with incumbent Ilhan Omar. In 2022, Samuels and Omar engaged in […]
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Teachers, families rally against proposed budget cuts in Minneapolis School District
Hundreds of educators and parents rallied in front of the Minneapolis School District headquarters to protest proposed budget cuts.
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Remembering Andre ‘Debonaire’ McNeal: a pillar in the Twin Cities community
Celebrating the life and legacy of Andre ‘Debonaire’ McNeal, a connector and community leader
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Northside ‘world-class’ multi-use center breaks ground
‘I think it’s high time that people see that North Minneapolis is a great place to live, work and play.’
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Empowering families essential to healthy Black communities
Last year, African American Northside Achievement Zone scholars outpaced other Northside students.
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Changing lives with mentors and self-discovery
The Doorstep Foundation, a start-up mentoring group committed to changing the lives of youth in schools and in the community, is the brainchild of Andre “Debonaire” McNeal. “Doorstep Foundation was something that I started way back when I was on KMOJ radio,” McNeal recalls. “Over the holidays, people would call me and ask me to […]