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Chicago's only Black-owned talk radio station gives voice to a complex people still struggling to be heard

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 15:47 Salim Muwakkil, columnist for IN THESE TIMES

Good evening, you’re talking to Salim Muwakkil on 1690 WVON. What’s on your mind?” I ask.
“The election of Barack Obama is the worst thing to ever happen to Black people in America,” the caller snarls. “He’s a perfect Trojan Horse for American imperialism and corporate control. What do you think?”

The Organizing Apprenticeship Project (OAP) will release the 4th Annual Minnesota Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity February 18

Thursday, 11 February 2010 16:38

• The report evaluates the performance of the governor and state legislature during the 2009 session on policies issues that advance equity, opportunity and American Indian tribal sovereignty in Minnesota. The assessment documents gains in policy and well-being, and focused on budget decisions in the 2009 session.

Effort spotlights extraordinary people who exemplify the spirit of diversity

Thursday, 11 February 2010 16:37

In honor of Black History Month, Target® last week announced this year’s new national multicultural campaign which encourages everyone, everywhere to celebrate diversity. This year’s campaign entitled, “Dare.Dream.Do,” highlights the personal stories of four extraordinary individuals – Founder and Director of The Angelrock Project Malaak Compton-Rock, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, Chef and Cookbook Author Marcus Samuelsson and Author and Founder/CEO of Translation Marketing Steve Stoute – who Dare, Dream and Do everyday of their lives. Target will promote the “Dare.Dream.Do” campaign through a national media presence including cable network TV, online, in-store and print. In addition, the stories are available at Target.com/daredreamdo.

Mayor Rybak nominates City Department Heads

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:37

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Tuesday nominated eight current City of Minneapolis department heads to new terms in their jobs, including Police Chief Tim Dolan. Other department directors nominated to new terms include: Patrick Todd (Assessor); Susan Segal (Attorney); Steven Bosacker (City Coordinator) Mike Christenson (CPED); Alex Jackson (Fire); Gretchen Musicant (Health); Steve Kotke (Public Works).

Ellison holds public foreclosure hearing

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:31 Lydia Schwartz

On January 23, the US House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, held a public hearing at the Minneapolis Central Library. It was headed by Subcommittee Chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and US Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN). The Subcommittee hearing consisted of two panel discussions with politicians and community members and activists on low-income housing and the foreclosure crisis.

Millions still pouring in for Haiti - But, needs will be great for years to come

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:11 Eboni Farmer, NNPA Special Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Maryse Dejean, is in New Orleans thousands of miles away from home. Her distance from her native Haiti has only motivated her to work harder so that she can help bring relief to the country after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck it on January 12.

Training focuses on immigrants, low-income, communities of color : Community groups gather to ensure correct 2010 Census count

Friday, 29 January 2010 19:53

Nearly 100 people representing community groups throughout the Metro gathered for a training session last Saturday to ensure that all Minnesotans are counted in the 2010 Census. At stake are millions in federal funds and one of the state’s congressional seats.

Focus to be on Issues of commonality

Friday, 29 January 2010 17:57

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Ellison will hold an Inter-Faith dialogue with leaders of the various faith communities on Monday, February 1st, 2010. The purpose of the event is to bring together the myriad of faith leaders to discuss legislative issues of interest, and approaches to achieving them.

Healing Hands for Haiti deploys first response team with Handicap International

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 14:55

Five volunteers from Healing Hands for Haiti International from Canada and USA will be forming an early response team to join Handicap International and deploy to Haiti. Dr. Colleen O’Connell (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist, Fredericton), Al Ingersoll (Prosthetics, Minneapolis), Frank Shirley (Orthotics, Boston), Carly Gray (Physical Therapist, Ottawa), Ruth Duggan (Occupational Therapist, Halifax) will fly Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan. 19, 20) to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and will then take an air shuttle to Port au Prince.

DVD chronicles carbon footprint of eco-conscious family

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 16:09 Kam Williams

Colin Beavan’s wife, Michelle, must have thought her husband had lost his mind when he pitched her on his idea of minimizing the family’s carbon footprint for a year by going without a car, electrical appliances and most other modern conveniences. After all, they had a toddler to think of, too, and this experiment would mean that little Isabella would have to wear cloth diapers instead of disposables. And without any electricity, they would have to be cleaned by hand in a bathtub instead of in a washing machine.

Your legal rights: Beware of charitable scams in the wake of Haiti earthquake

Monday, 18 January 2010 14:53 the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson

As news of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti continues to emerge, Minnesota citizens and companies are wondering what they can do to help the victims of this natural disaster. While a number of international relief agencies are delivering much-needed emergency assistance, medicine, water, and supplies, Minnesotans are also seeking ways to help by making a donation. As with many tragedies before, the desire to help victims of the earthquake makes it ripe for scammers to take advantage of Minnesotans’ generosity and compassion. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office provides the following tips to help ensure that your donation goes most directly to help those affected by this or any other disaster: