Community

Minneapolis youth un-learn violence through art

Monday, 15 October 2012 16:56

The city of Minneapolis has set out to teach youth unique ways to approach violence in their communities.

Cleveland Neighborhood Association hosts community cooks

Sunday, 07 October 2012 11:27 Ivan Phifer, Staff Writer

A Cleveland Connects, Community Cooks, workshop and dinner was recently hosted by the Cleveland Neighborhood Association (CNA).

Cleveland Connects, led by Appetite for Change was held on at the Christ English Lutheran Church, 3210 Oliver Ave. N. Appetite for Change is a community based organization in North Minneapolis that engages communities to eat healthier while building community connections.

Bill Ashford: BilyRay’s Old Style Gourmet BBQ Sauce

Saturday, 29 September 2012 21:56 Erin Jerabek Heelan and Shaina Brassard,West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

Bill Ashford, Owner of BilyRay's Old Style Gourmet Barbeque Sauce, recently visited the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) office and shared a sample of his gourmet sauce, as well as its history.

Upon tasting the incredible sauce, WBC staff realized we would be doing a major disservice to the community if we did not get the word out about this superior product – not to mention its inspiring beginning.

"About two years ago I started having people taste it and got some positive feedback," said Ashford who has produced 185 cases. "The recipe comes from my father. I've been perfecting the taste for over 20 years."

Hawthorne Huddle focuses on early education, child health and crime

Saturday, 22 September 2012 12:33 Ivan Phifer

The September Hawthorn Huddle meeting discussed the value of childhood education and ways to help parents understand what they need to do to help their children be ready to start school.

Program strengthens civic engagement

Friday, 14 September 2012 17:38 Ivan Phifer, Staff Writer

The last Friday in July marked a very special day for the students in the Public Allies program. It was a day of celebration, promise and growth for its graduating class.

Public Allies mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities through nonprofits and civic participation. Its goal is to propel African-Americans into more leadership positions within the nonprofit sector. It was created in 1992 by Vanessa Kirsch and Katrina Browne, with its first program launched in Washington, D.C. It was not until 2010 however, that Public Allies would launch in Minneapolis. Public Allies training is supported by the Urban Institute for Service and operated by Pillsbury United Communities, a nonprofit organization working to create choice, change and connection for people from all walks of life.

McGee fights to save her home

Wednesday, 05 September 2012 03:47 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Rose McGee has a beautiful home.

Her lawn is meticulously maintained. Bright flowers accent her home's walkway. Inside, there is a stunning custom mural of an African village painted on a living room wall.

Pictured: Rose McGee seated (left) in her living room with David Gilbert-Pederson of Occupy Home (seated right), Cathy Spann (standing left), president of the Northside Community Reinvestment Coalition and Maren McDonell of the Northside Reinvestment Coalition and Jewish Community Action.

Community unites to celebrate family

Wednesday, 05 September 2012 01:54

Minneapolis Urban League hosts 23rd Annual Family Day at Plymouth and Penn Ave.

Waves and cheers; drummers and dancers; floats and fancy cars were just some of the sights from the Minneapolis Urban League Family Day Parade held on Saturday, August 25, to kick off the 23rd Annual Family Day event. Thousands of twin cities residents turned out for the fun, fellowship, community resources, and stellar entertainment. Even the rain could not dampen the spirits of the people who came out to celebrate.