Minnesota Society News (United States)

BlogTalkRadio, the nation’s leading Citizens Radio format presents the top rated Willie Lawson Show with a very important interview with Star Parker - this Friday!

For profit company in Minneapolis has partnered with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, MBE's and SUB's in bidding on Heritage Park 2 Project in Minneapolis. This is the first time in history...

Minneapolis blogger publishes an open letter to National Urban League President Mark Morial. How bad are things really in Minnesota. Someone needs to check in real soon.

Community members are in shock. This is the first time in 20 year the resident of the minority-ethnic area of north Minneapolis will not have the citywide celebration of Family Day. Is this s sign of the times, or bad planning?

Forty-thousand dollar worth of scholarships will be awarded to eleven college and university students by the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA).

“ON POINT!” - Shirley Sherrod incident, Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights – a welcome to Michael “Kip” Browne, Corpses in Wirth Creek, Training Institutions and Jobs, Race/Racist Relations in Minneapolis this Saturday on BlogTalkRadio.

BlogTalkRadio has changed the face of radio broadcasting forever. The format gives all people from all walks of life an opportunity to share information. IBNN NEWS suggests some of the shows, focused to African-Americans on BlogTalkRadio.

Former Minnesota Viking Joey Browner was once tagged, “The Strongest Hands in the NFL,” has formed a new venture that will soon be known has, “The Strongest Minds working with our Children in our community.”

Minneapolis, Minnesota suffers the largest employment gap among Blacks in the top US cities. Our elected officials have been in hiding, choosing not to address the issues that concern the minority-ethnic population of Minnesota.

This Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 5 p.m. (CST), author and television host Ron Edwards and IBNN’s editor-in-chief, Don Allen broadcast a “Special Report on Minneapolis.”

The Independent Business News Network and The Minneapolis Story blogger's join forces to host what will be Minneapolis' most informative and controversial radio program weekly on BlogTalkRadio.com

A brief letter of encouragement to the Unemployed in America.

“The Coalition of Black Churches/African American Leadership Summit started off as Operation Resurrection in the early 1990s. From what we can tell, Operation Resurrection still exists today. No one knows who or what it is.

Nearly one year ago, the creators of The Urban Fly.com changed the way online readers get news. In step with the theme of a new, young President, The Urban Fly.com, is for a new generation of savvy online Internet consumers.

The Savage family of Guitar Ghost Fighters of Razor, Bayou and Mist along with Quirk, Leslie Quinn and the Ghost Defense Institute are back! Locked in mortal combat with the Magi and his legions from hell.

To Reorganize, Reconstruct, and Rehabilitate The Terrorist Mind Is A Task That Must Be Done.

Primary Electric, electrical contractor in Maple Grove, donates electrical service upgrade for the family home of active duty Minnesota National Guard member. Project marks beginning of Firm's annual pledge to help Minnesota veteran families.

Statistics easy to find about Twin Cities’ homeless, far less attention given to economically disadvantaged.

Editor in Chief of the Independent Business News Network creates an African-American focused online presence to address disparities in Black leadership, politics and "process."

Toplace, world leader in hair replacement for men and women, has launched a site exclusively for women dealing with hair loss. The women's hair loss forum provides support to women worldwide.

A new report published in the journal Health Affairs shows that the cost of treating obesity-related health problems has doubled in the past decade, from 78 billion a year in 1998 to 147 billion in 2008.

Al Flowers is running for Mayor of Minneapolis against incumbent R.T. Rybak. Recently the strong arm tactics of City Hall have come into play with the community in outrage over what has been called an abuse of power and authority.

45th Annual Mississippi Civil Rights Martyrs’ Memorial Service and Conference set to begin with ‘March for Justice’ and Rally.

Editor and Chief of the Independent Business News Network, Don Allen to be featured on The Willie Lawson Show “Live from Tampa, Florida on BlogTalkRadio” this Friday

“The criminals are not the problem. The agencies in north Minneapolis funded to address community disparities have become invisible leading to a systemic failure in services to the community. Are you tired of being a statistic?

In breaking news, sources say Minneapolis Urban League CEO/President finalist Pamela Coaxum (Tucker) has withdrawn her name for consideration for the position of CEO/President.

New Location, Old Story, Renewed Spirit! For more than 24 years the Twin Cities Juneteenth Festival has been a venue for the sharing of African American history, culture, arts, and tradition. Sponsorships are still available.

Strong, Visible and Progressive Politics are in play in Minneapolis as a Green Party candidate steps up to assist in making the Minneapolis City Council look like the people they represent.

On Thursday, April 9, 2009 Community Activist and Daycare owner Al Flowers will officially kick off his bid for Mayor of Minneapolis.

to be held at the State Capitol grounds on Wednesday, April 15t, 2009 from 5 to 8 PM.

For 15 years, Hy Rosen, 84, executive director of the Greater Lake Country Food Bank, and his team of volunteers have been preparing and delivering Christmas and Easter meals to as many as 20 of Hennepin County’s subsidized senior living centers.

The Independent Business News Network re-published a story about 19 year old Fong Lee of Minneapolis who was Murdered by the Minneapolis Police. A cover up took place and the weapon the investigators found on Lee was traced back to the MPD police.

The May 2007 Evaluation of the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Contract Compliance Unit tells the story of a non-functioning unit that should have been overhauled in 2007.

Girls in Motion-Minnesota launches new social networking website.

On Sunday, March 1, 2009 the cause, “Opposing Mayor Rybak’s Cut of Civil Rights” was created on Facebook. The following is the response from the Mayor’s office.

The City of Minneapolis and politic as usual brings attention to other unwanted areas. Read the full stories and more at www.ibnn.org

Over the past year, while many students were performing well below grade level, community members have been bringing their concerns about under-utilized Supplementary Education Services (SES) to school officials.

Community members are encouraged to attend this "community meet's the students" event and share experiences about life and history with students that want to learn more.

Commentary by Donald W.R. Allen, II – Political Consultant/Communications - Mr. Allen was communications director for the GOP endorsed 5th CD candidate. He talks about the struggles dealing with the MN GOP.

“They give to the Susan Kormen Walk for the Cure which in turn grants money to Planned Parenthood. I’d have nothing to do with a group that is helping inadvertently to kill so many black children.” …Anonymous

In 2008 IBNN, (www.ibnn.org) reported on the catastrophic failures of North Minneapolis non-profit/social service agencies. In 2009 we ask the question, "What do you do?"

From the top down we need term limits and democracy returned to the people. From the bottoms up we need opportunity for all knowing the first 6 years of learning is critical. The crisis can help us get this done from bottom to the top.

Regina Edwards is a 40 year old Black woman with children who has lived in north Minneapolis for the last 6 years. Regina is dying of colon cancer. The doctors a say they cannot operate,the local Black agency the Minneapolis Urban League is no help

1st Annual Holiday Gala-Fundraiser and Clothing Drive for Girls in Motion-Minnesota, Friday, December 19, 2008 – 7 p.m. – hosted by Sheila St. James at Centerfield’s Restaurant and Bar

The Northwest Area Foundation is responsible for these lack of actions taken by Northway Community Trust. Rather than building capacity for north Minneapolis - they choose to "play it safe" and be a "passive non-profit."

With the voters in Minneapolis voting yes to the $60 million dollar Referendum, how will the community members hold the MPS accountable for closing the achivement gap...The Covenant? I don't think so

The local Minneapolis newspaper Star Tribune has been thoroughly entrenched in Ellison, but the predominate word during this election season is ‘change’. The Star Tribune for the most part ignores "real" community issues, but likes the FOD!

Barb Davis White is running for congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District against Muslim Congressman Keith Ellison. Barb is Pro Life, Pro Jobs and Pro Minnesota. Don't bail out the Banks - Bail out the People of Minnesota's 5th CD!

The National Black Republican Leadership Council to Join The Independent Business News Network in hosting the African American U.S. Congressional Forum - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 3:30-4:30 pm and Meet the Candidates event at Trocaderos Wednesday.

What Happened to the Republican Party - Who is the Republican Party and Who in History was a Republican?