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Black History Month Events:

Friday, 03 February 2012 16:49

Lady Griot – Feb. 3, 5pm
Lady Griot connects the audience to the blues with resonance, poetry and dramatic flair. West Seventh Library, 265 Oneida St.

Robert Robinson - Feb. 5, 2pm
Join acclaimed gospel and contemporary music artist Robert Robinson for a live concert at the Rondo Library. Robinson has performed with Aretha Franklin, Grammy Award winner Andrae Crouch, the Sounds of Blackness, Bobby McFerrin, Barry Manilow, Jermaine Jackson, and others. The Star Tribune called him “Pavarotti of gospel. Rondo Library. 461 N. Dale St.

Champion gets "A" grade

Monday, 30 January 2012 15:53

At an event held at the State Capitol last week, State Representative Bobby Joe Champion (DFL 58B) received an award for his efforts in addressing racial equity during the 2011 Legislative Session. The “Champion for Racial Justice” award was given to legislators who had received an “A” grade on their Racial Equity Report Card from the Organizing Apprenticeship Project.

Sabathani art exhibit in the making

Friday, 27 January 2012 14:41

Sabathani Community Center will begin putting together a storytelling art exhibit about the history of Sabathani and the people who were key in creating the organization. Sabathani was formed in 1966 by South Minneapolis residents and members of Sabathani Baptist Church to provide structured activities for African American youths.

Elections 2012: Feb. 7 Precinct Caucus locations

Friday, 20 January 2012 19:37

Elections 2012: Feb. 7 Precinct Caucus locations 7:00 PM. http://www.58df .org/calendar/
SD58A

W3-P7       Cityview School 3350 North 4th Street

W4-P1       Creekview Park Rec. Center 5001 Humboldt Ave. N.

W4-P2       Creekview Park Rec. Center 5001 Humboldt Ave. N.

Bottineau Transitway open houses

Friday, 20 January 2012 19:04

The public is invited to attend a series of open houses in January 2012, involving the Bottineau Transitway. The project is in what is called the “scoping phase” and is soliciting public comment through February 17, 2012, on its scoping booklet, which includes:
•   The history, purpose and need of the project.
•   Information about proposed alternatives under consideration for study and other issues that will be covered in the Environmental Impact Statement.
•   A general timeline for the project, including key decision-making milestones.

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