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Jamil Ford talks growing up in the 1 community and his hopes for its development. Neighbors Page 22 2 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnews Gratitude for our high school students (and all they're doing for us) One thing I know for sure is that You got the sense that they truly (see Page 4). Moua was one of youth lead. But as we step aside these young folks, regardless of valued the perspective of these au- North News’ 2017 summer interns, to give them space to "save" us, I what some of their ACT scores or dience members (many of whom and I hear from her frequently – think it’s important to lean in with disciplinary records might suppos- were PHHS alumni) despite the she requests information for class support in its many forms too. Our edly reflect, have brilliant minds fact that some of these folks hav- projects and connections to folks in students are fitting activism into rig- that make me excited for the future en't offered them the same decen- the community. She’s studious and orous academic and athletic sched- they'll architect. cy in return. compassionate; I admire her curi- ules. Many are seniors, applying for Early in March, I sat at a table in “All it does is feed me more and osity. “I am going to fight and pro- scholarship after scholarship, hop- Letter from the Editor one of Patrick Henry High School’s more energy to boost myself up to test for the teachers and staff who ing to piece together the funds to gymnasiums, watching PHHS se- where I want to go,” Rankin told me are there in supporting me to grad- get the educations they deserve as nior Semaj Rankin and a group of when we talked after the meeting. uate,” she wrote in her email, con- they simultaneously work to clean One of the reasons I love working his peers engage the school com- He’s been working on this name cluding with a link to the change. up messes made by the adults and at North News is that I get to spend munity in an educational presenta- change since the fall of 2016, and org petition her peers created and institutions around them. many hours each day with this tion about changing their school’s he plans to keep on respectfully details about meetings she encour- So even though they’re apt to community’s teenagers. name. They had clearly put hours but forcefully dialoguing and fund- aged me to report on. have me out searching for their I love their fresh takes on major of research into it, and they supple- raising until he achieves his goal, Our teenagers are fighting for broken-down bikes on Plymouth issues. I appreciate how their lived mented their historic facts with vul- which, for the record, is supported our future here and on a national after dark (true story) or to use our experience in North Minneapolis nerable anecdotes from their own by many of his teachers, school stage. Three of the students cur- fancy cameras to take pictures of informs the way we choose our lives, explaining what it feels like leaders, classmates, and commu- rently in our North High journalism me when I'm frustrated with them, stories and do our reporting here. to be the descendants of enslaved nity members. class went to Washington D.C. (see I want to express my gratitude for Their hilarious running commen- people asked to wear the name of A few weeks later, I received an Page 3) to attend and document them. It’s humbling to work along- tary gives me energy in a job that a man who owned their ancestors. email from PHHS senior Pa Nhia the March For Our Lives, a youth- side these future leaders. sometimes makes me feel burnt They remained thoughtful and Moua about the budget cuts that led protest against gun violence. out. Teaming up with their often Kenzie O'Keefe calm despite the at-times angry will almost certainly force nearly 20 I’ve heard a lot of people in this impulsive, unfolding selves leads to Editor/Publisher, North News and dehumanizing commentary teachers and support staff out of post-Parkland world saying that it’s all sorts of adventures, and, I like to [email protected] from some of the folks in the room. the school at the end of this year time for us to step aside and let our think, better journalism. 651-245-2647

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Saturdays from 7am-3pm, and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Next issue delivered: April 26, 2018 from 7am-1pm. Sunday, April 29 North News is an enterprise of By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter 1-5 p.m. Photo by Jaylen Green | North High www.MSPHomeTour.com Promoting North Mpls since 1988 NORTHnews March 29, 2018 • North News • 3 North Minneapolis at a glance Street sweeping begins April 17 North Minneapolis students march for their lives in Washington D.C. For about four weeks, beginning April Northside teens from several different high 17, crews will sweep more than 1,000 schools traveled to miles of city streets and alleys. To make our nation's capitol for sure the crews can do the most com- "March For Our Lives" on plete job possible, temporary “No Park- March 24. "The Northside group came together to ing” signs will be posted at least 24 not only fight against the hours in advance to make sure streets negligence of the NRA are clear of parked vehicles. Drivers and government officials, need to follow street sweeping park- but to nourish the power within [ourselves] and ing rules or they may have their cars [our] community. Enough ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis is enough," said Azhae'la Impound Lot. Folks can use a tool on Hanson, a North News the City’s website to find out when the photographer who attended the march with sweeping crews are coming through many of her classmates their neighborhoods. By the Friday be- and took these photos. fore the first week of the sweep, peo- ple can go to www.minneapolismn.gov/ publicworks/streetsweeping and click "Save the babies, not the .380s," called North on “street sweeping schedule lookup” High School junior Chris to find out when a street is scheduled Jennings as he marched. to be swept. The Northside group marched for four blocks Eggstravaganza returns to North and stopped at the Capitol building, where Commons for third year they stood for hours Over 50,000 eggs will be dropped by waiting to hear speakers. Thousands of people, helicopter over North Commons Park mostly other students, again this year for Easter. The third marched and listened annual community Eggstravaganza with them. will take place on April 7 from 1-4pm. Originally, this year's event was sched- uled for March 24, but weather required Photos by Azhae'la Hanson | North it to be rescheduled. In addition to the 2018 Bush Fellowships given to High egg drop, the event will offer bounce houses, face painters, a balloon artist, three North Minneapolis leaders and live entertainment. Last year, thou- Three North Minneapolis community Major transit "improvements" will be made on Penn Ave. by 2019 sands of people attended. The Strong members – Me'Lea Connelly, Neda Roots Foundation organizes the event Kellogg, and Larry McKenzie – have Bus transit on Penn is about to be modern- stops, offering faster service between down- every year in collaboration with the Min- been awarded fellowships by the ized, but first, community members will feel town and Brooklyn Center. C-Line buses neapolis Park & Recreation Board be- Bush Foundation this year. They are some major inconveniences along the cor- will arrive every 10 minutes; the Route 19 cause "we believe the North Minneapo- among 24 people across Minneso- ridor. From now until December, portions of will continue making more local stops, arriv- lis community should have more," said ta, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Penn Ave. will be closed and torn up as the ing every 30 minutes. If construction goes organizer Shameka Bogan. So Low the 23 native nations who share the C-Line bus rapid transit (BRT) line is con- according to plan, the C-Line will open for Grocery, KMOJ, and Shiloh Temple In- same geography that have received structed. Road improvements will be made service in Spring 2019. During construction, ternational Ministries also help sponsor this prestigious fellowship, which of- to accomodate larger buses, and larger bus cross traffic will be maintained at Dowling, the event. "The faces of the kids when fers individuals up to $100,000 over stations will be built. The C-Line is only the Lowry, Broadway, Golden Valley Road, and they see the helicopter and thousands 1-2 years to seek out development second BRT line of its kind in the region, Plymouth. The 19 will be detoured. Road of eggs pour out is truly priceless!" said experiences that will help them grow and Metro Transit describes it as "a pack- closures will begin on the south end of the Bogan. The event is also a food drive, as leaders in their communities. 751 age of transit enhancement that adds up corridor during the second week of April. so organizers request that attendees people applied for the fellowship this to a faster trip and an improved experience Sign up for weekly C-Line construction bul- bring a non-perishable food item to do- year. Read more about Connelly, on Metro Transit's busiest bus routes." The letins at www.metrotransit.org/penn. Sign nate to NorthPoint Health & Wellness' Kellogg, and McKenzie at C-Line will follow the Route 19 path, but up for Route 19 rider alerts at food shelf. All are welcome. www.mynorthnews.org. it will run more frequently and make less www.metrotransit.org/rider-alerts/19. 4 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnews Henry High School faces $1.9 million in budget cuts next year By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter Budget cuts are occurring across the dis- reer has been here,” said one PHHS teacher first round of budget cuts, we lost things – Community members fear that Patrick Hen- trict, but PHHS is one of the schools antici- to the tearful and frustrated crowd that day. programs and staff – core to our community ry High School (PHHS) won’t look the same pated to be hit hardest. These cuts are one Many individuals spoke on the tight-knit na- identity,” said one teacher at the March 27 next year. The school is slated to undergo outcome of the district’s efforts to course cor- ture of the community. meeting. $1.9 million in budget cuts – a drastic num- rect after a $33 million deficit this year. MPS Board Director for District 2, Kerry MPS recently announced that they would ber which would potentially “excess off” (elim- Officials appear hesitant to comment in de- Jo Felder, who attended the meeting and be going back to Minneapolis taxpayers this inate) 16 teachers and a number of support tail. “I was told that there are too many vari- works for the Minneapolis Regional Labor November to seek additional support through staff, with cuts impacting numerous depart- ables to know if layoffs are going to happen,” Federation, said that PHHS, Washburn High a tax referendum. According to district offi- ments including the Japanese, English, so- said a teacher and Minneapolis Federation of School, and South High School will be hit cials, MPS fears that if their budget situation cial studies, and math programs, according Teachers (MFT) representative who attempt- hardest by anticipated cuts, shouldering ap- is not taken care of hastily, they might face to teachers from the school ed to reach out to MPS’ Human Resources proximately 7% of the deficit. a takeover by the State of Minnesota. MPS Rumors regarding the budget cuts began department for clarification. MPS School Board candidate Kimberly also recently announced that they had come swirling around North Minneapolis in mid- Students have begun circulating a change. Caprini attended the March 17 meeting. to a contract renegotiation deal with the MFT, March. MPS’ Media Relations Coordinator org petition to “Keep Our Teachers” and so- One of Caprini’s daughters graduated from but one MFT representative at the March Dirk Tedmon gave a general statement to cial media is rife with discussion as people PHHS; another will attend PHHS next year. 17 meeting was quick to point out that the North News on March 13: “Patrick Henry, like attempt to figure out what is fact and how “What they’re doing to Henry is what they did contract renegotiation and the cuts at PHHS many schools in Minneapolis and the central they can act. PHHS community members, to North [High School]; they are turning off were very separate issues. office, has a reduced budget for next year. including alumni, students, and parents, met the faucet,” she said. MPS is also one of several Minnesota As more than 85% of our district budget is on March 17 to organize what they know and PHHS is one of the district’s most diverse school districts being sued in an “integra- people, we expect to see impacts on staffing don’t know and begin putting together a re- high schools. Community members fear tion” lawsuit that went before the Minnesota districtwide. Staffing decisions will not be fi- sponse to the cuts they anticipate. “I’m abso- that the cuts at the school would destroy the Supreme Court in Jan. 2018. Plaintiffs in the nalized until budgets are completed later this lutely devastated, as we learn about the cuts learning community that has been built in the case argue that MPS and other districts are month,” he said. and about how deep the cuts go. This was years since the last round of major budget “shirking” their duty to appropriately educate my 22nd year at Patrick Henry. My whole ca- cuts hit the high school in 2004. “During the low-income and minority students.

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"Our local government hasn't been aggressive about addressing the holistic issues around police brutality. It's about the state these communities have been left in, without any support. If they're not gonna do it, we're gonna do it for ourselves." —Me'Lea Connelly, Director UROC Honors Prince with a Day of Activities and Conversation

tions, she explains: "He represent- ed power, pride and excellence, and he also did things differently. Join us for Prince Day at UROC! It’s important for kids, especially kids who feel like they don’t fit with 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14 what our culture says they should All Day Games and activities led by artists be doing, to see a whole spectrum All Day Gallery exhibit of letters, poems and of possibilities.” memories written by the public and North Minneapolis resident Patri- participants in UROC’s Witness cia (Trisha) Anderson is also a pan- Writing Workshop elist and will share her experience 10 a.m. Tell Me Something Good About Prince of growing up with Prince in her 11 a.m. Love Letters to Prince: A Poetry mother’s nurturing household. Tri- Reading sha was a freshman in high school 1 p.m. UROC Critical Conversation, Prince’s when Prince, who was best friends Legacy: A Family Value with her younger brother Andre (André Cymone), came to live with 2 p.m. Reception with Prince-inspired her family. Trisha’s mother, Berna- appetizers and music. dette Anderson (who passed away in 2003), became a second mother to Prince and the two boys spent Prince’s Legacy: A Family Value a lot of time writing and playing Prince Day at UROC is co-coordinated by UROC Gallery Curator Hawona Sullivan Janzen. music in the basement. “Mother Moderator Robyne Robinson, arts and culture Prince was proud to be from Min- unique relationship to North Min- never sat us down and said, ‘Now director, MSP Airport Foundation neapolis, and he remained close to neapolis. Many questions will be this young man is going to live with his hometown, and many of those discussed, including: What role did us.’ But we knew he was there to Panelists who knew him, throughout his life Prince’s biological and extended stay, and we weren’t the kind of • Patricia Anderson, North Minneapolis and career. In honor of Prince Rog- family play in his musical develop- family who would make someone resident who grew up with Prince ers Nelson, the Robert J. Jones ment, commitment to philanthropy feel uncomfortable,” she recalls. • Rose Brewer, U of MN African American Urban Research and Outreach-En- and eventual rise to stardom? And, Far from it. Bernadette Anderson, and African Studies professor gagement Center (UROC) will host how did the Northside community who passed away in 2003, was • Gary Hines, music director and a day of activities and conversation at that time help foster Prince as a well known in her community as producer, Sounds of Blackness someone who not only nurtured on Saturday, April 14, 2018. young man and artist? • Artika Roller, community relations her own six children, but all young Held in conjunction with the “Prince’s legacy really is about manager with the Hennepin County people and was a true champi- University of Minnesota’s two-day community and family,” says Dept. of Health and Human Services Prince from Minneapolis Sym- panelist Artika Roller. The com- on for youth and civil rights. “My posium (April 16 – 18), Prince munity relations manager with the mother had absolutely no idea who Day at UROC is free and open Hennepin County Department of Prince would become when she to everyone. In addition to many Health and Human Services, Roller took him in,” Trisha says. “But she Prince from Minneapolis was a nurturer, and she took him family-friendly activities, the event will speak to the importance of April 16—18 will feature a very special UROC Prince’s connection to community into her home. She always expect- The U of MN will host a symposium that Critical Conversation—Prince’s and family. “He loved his commu- ed a great deal from the commu- explores Prince’s unique relationship to Legacy: A Family Value. Critical nity and stayed connected to it, nity and the kids and I think that Minneapolis. For more information go to: Conversation panelists, including and that had a big influence on his helped everyone succeed.” http://www.princefrommpls.org/about-us.html members of Prince’s extended art and creation of what we now Prince Day at UROC ends with family as well as University of Min- think of as the Minneapolis sound.” a reception that is also open to nesota researchers and commu- Prince also served as a meaningful everyone and includes Prince- nity experts, will explore Prince’s role model for younger genera- inspired appetizers and music.

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | 612-626-UROC (8762) | uroc.umn.edu 6 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnow Putting their money

behind their missions Local churches are making intentional, innovative investments in the Northside economy. According to local faith leaders, these acts are as much about religion as they are about remaining relevant.

By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter congregations in the Northside, invest- be in order for us to be the neighborhood’s church itself. In just a few months, the rooftop of Shiloh ing economically, through new buildings church?’” said Nehrbass. They got an an- “Our mission statement is to be a bea- Temple International Ministries (STIM) will and spaces. For example, the Episcopal swer – step into community and put their con of hope to the neighborhood,” said be home to a solar garden. The garden, Church in Minnesota invested heavily in a money where their mouth was. Chatman, “How we function within the which is being built in partnership with total reconstruction of its new space on the neighborhood is the same as how we func- Masjid An Nur, will provide solar energy for corner of W Broadway and Emerson Ave. tion within the walls of the congregation.” both faith communities, as well as over two N. Instead of kicking first floor tenant Sam- Perhaps no religious institution on the Chatman compares the work occurring in dozen North Minneapolis homes. my’s Avenue Eatery out when they bought Northside is more involved in the lo- Harrison to the story of “stone soup,” with Low income communities often don’t the building, they did the opposite: they re- cal economy than Redeemer Lutheran everyone putting something small into a have access to solar energy because ex- modeled his space and reduced his rent. Church on Glenwood Ave. According to pot resulting in something magnificent. cellent credit is typically required to pur- Sanctuary's new campus, a $5 million Senior Pastor Kelly Chatman, Redeemer’s Chatman calls that magnificence an “an chase solar panels. “This is a triumphant construction project, was intentionally involvement in the local economy is “an act activity of God.” moment for our community. We are proud built on busy W Broadway Ave. Eventual- of solidarity on holy ground.” According to Chatman, the role of faith that this roof of 630 panels, 204 kilowatts ly, church leaders envision becoming an of power, will provide electricity for many in economic player on the corridor. They’re the same community,” said Bishop Howell already connecting with the West Broad- of STIM at the groundbreaking ceremony way Business and Area Coalition. for the garden. “God said let there be light Older congregations are doing the work and there was light. And God saw the light too. and it was good. Today we recognize that Gethsemane Lutheran Church, a same light has come to this community 125-year-old church, combines direct ser- from a roof that will provide the right light vice with direct action. The congregation for energy, power, and opportunity.” provides a food shelf, community meals, The solar garden is one of many non-tra- daycare, and access to a program called ditional economic initiatives being taken by PAVE (Pathways from Volunteerism to local religious institutions in efforts to em- Employment) for individuals (including the power the community and remain relevant. elderly and formerly incarcerated) to ac- They are supporting, strengthening, and, cess employment through volunteer job in a couple of cases, creating Northside training and resume development. All of its businesses. They are combating gentrifi- programming is open to community and, cation through land ownership and are op- according to Pastor Jeff Nehrbass, most of erating as landlords, supporting residents the programming serves non-parishioners. hit hardest by the city’s affordable housing PAVE recently graduated its first volunteer crisis. Nearly all are providing some sort of who took on a job at Cub Foods. Four oth- direct service – financial literacy classes, er individuals are currently going through food shelves, and workforce development. the program. PAVE was the result of com- Community leaders celebrate the March groundbreaking of a solar garden at Shiloh Temple. Photo by David Pierini munity engagement efforts as the church attempted to figure out what its role in the Redeemer has invested a significant and religion in economic development is How much money is being pumped into community should be. chunk of change into Harrison — it owns about advocacy and caring for the margin- North Minneapolis by faith communities is “When I got here, 9.5 years ago, the the entirety of its block from 1830 Glen- alized and meeting the long-term needs of difficult to estimate. congregation was asking itself should we wood Ave. to 1720 Glenwood Ave, and the community. Religious institutions like Sanctuary Cov- close or does God have other plans for from Glenwood Ave N to 4th St. The block Because religious institutions are typi- enant Church, the Episcopal Church in God’s neighborhood church? What the is home to Venture North Bike, Walk & Cof- cally in community longer than the typical Minnesota (which recently established its congregation decided to do was figure fee shop (a project of the church), histori- non-profit, and are often more sustainable headquarters on W Broadway Ave.), and that question out and we went out into the cally significant Milda’s restaurant, Health (whether it be financially or socially), they Corner Church (which operates Corner neighborhood to ask the neighborhood a Commons, homes, duplexes, other hous- can invest in Northside economic develop- Coffee Camden) are building relatively new simple question, ‘What would we need to ing units, vacant lots, garden plots, and the Continues on Page 19 NORTHnow March 29, 2018 • North News • 7

Redeemer Lutheran Church has revitalized an entire block of Glenwood

"It’s about being relevant to our community. Our mission statement is to be a beacon of hope to the neighborhood." Pastor Kelly Chatman

Above: The ministry of Pastor Kelly Chatman does not end with the people in the last row of pews. He believes Redeemer Lutheran Church ministers to all of Harrison neighborhood. Right: Cora Iverson and her son, Elijah, 1, live in an apartment owned by Redeemer. Their building is next door to the church, which provides affordable housing for those in need. Photos by David Pierini

Above: Redeemer Lutheran Church helped set Kendrick Hall’s (above) feet on a path. He worked at Venture North as a teenager but was inspired by the church to work on justice issues. He is now in his second year of Lutheran seminary and works for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as a hunger advocacy fellow. Right: Venture North is a coffee and bicycle shop that has provided affordable transportation, job train- ing and a social atmosphere for the last six years. Both Simon Fulda-Strate, left, and Alexis Pennie were once kids who got involved in the shop’s All About Bikes program. Fulda-Strate is now a mechanic at the shop and Pennie, a social worker, still volunteers his time as barista. Photos by David Pierini 8 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnews The Goddess of Glass wins “Best Place to Take an Art Class" for second time By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter sota Women’s Press. The Goddess of Glass, 4400 Osseo “I started making glass in 1995 for my Road, is colorful gem in the Victory 40th birthday. I started out by making neighborhood on the site of a former stained glass things that I peddled at gift gas station. The store is a consignment shops. I was working at our only North shop for North Minneapolis artists and Minneapolis coffeehouse that we had the studio space connected to it is home back then, DestinationX, and I brought to a range of classes on everything from in some of the stuff I was making and glass fusing to cookie decorating also people started buying it and it propelled taught by Northside artists. Its owner and me to make more and then explore oth- proprietor Connie Beckers has lived in er avenues, so I did consignment with North Minneapolis for the last 52 years, gift shops, art shows, and then I started nearly all her life. teaching stained glass classes. Then in “I started consigning with 30 or 40 art- 2005, for my 50th birthday, I celebrated ists. My goal is to tap into every creative with a kiln so I could teach glass fusing,” Connie Beckers teaches a class at the Goddess of Glass in Victory neighborhood. Photo by Cirien Saadeh person in North Minneapolis and help said Beckers. them sell their work for them,” said Beck- At that point, Beckers was teaching ry Ave. N in 2009. meets there regularly, an upcoming Pat- ers. The shop was named a top GLBT- glass classes in the basement of her Beckers rents her current space — rick Henry High School (Beckers’ alma owned business by the Twin Cities Busi- Northside home. After significantly grow- though she hopes to be able to purchase mater) alumni reunion will be held there, ness Journal and, in 2018, for the second ing her business by selling class vouch- it in the next few years — and has built and the Camden Farmers Market is held year in a row, it was named the Best ers on LivingSocial (similar to Groupon), it to be a community gathering space. there each summer. She has also offered Place to Take an Art Class by the Minne- she moved her business out of her home The Victory Neighborhood Association and into her first shop on Penn and Low- Continues on Page 19

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CATCH UP WITH OUR Minneapolis City Council newcomers Phillipe Cunningham (Ward 4) and Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5) were inaugurated in January 2018. COUNCIL MEMBERS North News has invited them to keep in touch with the community through this monthly column in our newspaper.

WARD 4: WARD 5: Phillipe Cunningham Jeremiah Ellison GAF, founded in 1886, has It’s been interesting to see become North America’s largest manufac- how government works from the inside – turer of commercial and residential roofing how the sausage is made, as they say. One according to a Freedonia Group study. The thing that becomes pretty obvious when business operates a shingle manufacturing working as a council member is that cities plant at Lowry Avenue and the Mississippi have as much power as the state allows us River in the 4th Ward. to have. Things like the $15 minimum wage Over the years, residents have raised con- and paid sick time for all workers could cerns about the odors from the plant and its brought to the table. be gone at the drop of a dime if the state A number of council members have been environmental impacts. They currently rent Surrounding wards have been meeting suddenly decided to take those decisions in deep discussion around the topic of a parcel of space for shingles storage and about the odors from the plant. The facto- away from us. And with a state legislature tenant protections. Policy and practice solu- the lease expired December 31, 2017. ry and shingle storage itself is in Ward 4. increasingly interested in these preemption tions have begun to emerge, and I’m super Recently, I provided my position regard- I want to hear from the community. In the laws (laws that take local control away from excited to follow up with more details as this ing GAF’s shingle storage on city-owned spirit of increasing transparency and good cities), the fight to maintain local control has work moves forward. land and provided a timeline outlining my policymaking, I will be hosting a panel and been a big topic of discussion here in City A draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be expectations of GAF. I stated that “Despite community discussion, “GAF: Air Quality Hall. out on March 23rd, so please give the City this challenging decision, my hand remains Equity,” to dig more into this topic and what Currently, if the city wanted to pass better your feedback. extended to working with GAF as a long- options we have moving forward. gun laws, we can’t because the state won’t As always, you can catch me at my Open time business in my ward.” It is from this ex- There will be a panel and discussion allow us to. If the city wanted to require a Office Hours every Saturday from 10am- tended hand new opportunities have been with staff from Minneapolis Environmental percentage of our police force to live in the Noon. Check my ward calendar to confirm Health, Minneso- city (nearly 94% of Minneapolis police do the location. Or reach out to me and my ta Pollution Control not), well, we can’t because the state won’t team – my email is ward5@minneapolismn. Agency, and Minne- allow us to. gov. sota Department of Some city officials have seen this as a bar- Health to learn more rier, but I see it as an opportunity to keep you about the science. more informed, and to better collaborate There will also be an with Northsiders as we fight, at every level overview of potential of government, for the neighborhood and pathways forward community we love. as a community to The real meat of the work is in full effect at achieve our vision of City Hall. I’ve begun to settle into my leader- air quality equity. ship roles as Vice Chair of both the Housing The information Policy & Development committee (HPD) gathered at this event and the Economic Development & Regula- will be critical to how tory Services committee (EDRS). And then we move forward. there are the external committees – external Everyone interested committees are groups outside of City Hall should attend! that can still support the work in Minneapo- lis. You’ll probably hear more from me about this in the future. In the last few months we’ve passed reso- lutions to honor Black History Month and Ti- betan Uprising Day, and to raise awareness around HIV/AIDS and Multiple Sclerosis. 10 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnews Houston White writes: the origins of my love of fashion By Houston White | Contributor they went out. I can recall them going out I recall when I was a child preparing for one night in particular, dressed to the nines! church on Sunday morning, and my mother My sister and I watched them leave as we would check my necktie then add that final often did, kissing them and wishing a good layer of cocoa butter to my face. It was done night. We would certainly be asleep, as they in love, but I was like, “mom…I’m good!” had directed our older cousin staying with Looking your best was something instilled us for the night, when they returned. in me at an early age, and Sunday morning The saying “The apple doesn’t fall far from style was paramount. Once we arrived at the tree” has most definitely rung true for church, it was a site to behold – the deacons me as I think back to the origins of my love were dressed in perfectly pressed black for fashion, the amount of time, energy and suits, the mothers of the church wore their money I’ve spent on clothing. signature white, all were huddled together I thought to myself, “As a 38 year old man, in their VIP section, front left of the pulpit. I have to find a way to combine my love for My grandmother, Annie Mae Edwards, aesthetics with a purpose!” had sewn most of the hats worn by them. This is how my brand HWMR was born. As I’ve come to understand the concept of I created it out of a very personal need of branding, I realize the clothing she made my own, to have a lifestyle brand, an iconic was my introduction to items I could recog- brand, that embodies the confidence and self-expression of the upwardly mobile Af- nize from a distance. As I now identify Nike Left: White, age 10, poses with his mother Juliett Hill on a trip to Mississippi. "My mother loved to dress up for rican American man. We launched in the or Apple from afar, I could recognize my any and all occasion," he said. Photos courtesy of Houston White and Mkx8Design. grandmother’s hats. barber shop, one of the cultural epicenters of the black community. about the art of style, and how we can use it change and redefine the narrative about My mother and father had a reputation for to promote a sense of pride, promote social black men in North Minneapolis. being a very well-dressed couple anytime Over the next few months I will be writing

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twincitiesrise.org 612-338-0295 www.westbroadway.org 612.353.5178 NORTHnews March 29, 2018 • North News • 11 Black Excellence: being different is the difference North High student writers reflect on their that white people are trying to scare him. Freshawn is the future. belief that Black Excellence is all about In North Minneapolis we put too much pressure on our- striving for greatness. selves by trying to get noticed for the wrong things. We want to remind people that Black Excellence is not Black By Jermaine Hardin, Pierre Hampton, Jaylen Green, Perfectness. That’s what we fail to recognize sometimes. and Dalvin Crockett | North High Coach Larry Mackenzie is an example of Black Excellence; he strives to be perfect; he strives for greatness; if he’s ever What is Black Excellence? Well, it describes someone wrong he’ll admit it and try to learn from his mistakes. He who portrays qualities and abilities that make the black doesn’t say he’s a perfect coach or dude. He tells his bas- community proud. Almost all African American men and ketball players that “being different is the difference.” He women want to be successful in this era. Stereotypes say says it a lot when he sees people doing the same things, we won’t amount to anything, but it’s not true. Let's be going through motions, going half-speed, and being a honest, because of that label and history, it's hard for us follower. He’s basically saying: what is it about you that to make it in this world. We try and try, but it's not always separates you from everybody else? He’s getting at our enough. character and bringing better out of us. He’s trying to teach There are many black people working to inspire youth. us that following people isn’t going to get you anywhere in There is a program at North High called B.L.A.C.K. where life. Little stuff matters. Like doing your work for yourself in they teach us young people to be strong about who we are. North High teacher Courtney Bell is an example of Black Excellence. Photo by Jaylen Green | North High class. Showing up with a pencil and paper. It’s everybody’s We shouldn’t have to feel insecure about our skin color; we choice to choose the good route or bad route in life. Coach monarchy, and I believe that everything that we do is excel- should be proud of who we are. Mackenzie wants us to succeed. He coaches us to get us lent. …We are people who should be proud of who we are Courtney Bell, one of our teachers at North High, said she ready for the future. and where we come from,” she said. wanted to be a teacher because she wanted to show how If we want to make the future better, we have to be com- Freshawn Collins, a sophomore at North High, wants to history teaching has been messed up. School has made mitted to striving for greatness. We can’t let little obstacles do well in his school classes as an African American lead- us believe lies. She wants to inspire youth not to live the and barriers – drug habits, pregnancy, financial struggles – er. He wants to represent African American people well. lie. She says Black Excellence is a way to surpass white get in the way of having the future we deserve. We deserve It impacts the younger people under him. He lives as an supremacy. “Black Excellence is natural. We come from better. kings and queens who ruled the earth. We come from example. After reading about history in school, he thinks Great hair comes with a high price tag. Students say it's worth it.

By Ana Maria Hernandez, Morris Grear Jr, Vera This has opened the door for students to Essiomley, and Damon Brown | North High make money. One of those people is Os- borne, who earns income doing her friends’ Students at North High School are spend- hair. “As we get older, we grow away from ing more on their hair every month than the bobbles and beads, and turn to more most people spend on some of their utility sophisticated hairstyles like sew-ins and bills. braids, which can cost up to $200,” she The average cost of a traditional sew-in is said. about $100, but it was not always that price. According to Trey Ellis, a barber at Fade It used to cost just $50, according to Tak- Factory on West Broadway, “People like all isha Dean, hairstylist at Foreign Lengths types of hairstyles now – dreads, braids et- in North Minneapolis. Due to the demand cetera. The clean cut look is boring, most for hairstylists, the price has gone up. Most young men are now letting their hair grow students afford their hair by having a job, out to rock the afro look.” asking their parents, or they have one or Ellis’ cuts cost on average about $20. Hair- multiple significant others who they ask to cuts for most young men that go to school pay for their hair. can be expensive depending on how Young people are willing to pay high pric- much the barber charges and how often es because their hair is important to them. the young man gets his haircut. They also Students take pride in their hair. Photo by Damon Brown | North High “Getting my hair done boosts my confi- spend money on products. If we compare dence and makes me feel great,” said the prices young woman pay to what young hair differently. “It’s more about the person- Whether their hair is real or fake, they rock North High Senior Passion Osborne. men pay, the prices that young women pay ality and creativity of the person wearing it,” it. In a place where your appearance mat- Over time people change how they style will be much higher than the young men. says Donvi Davis, a North High junior who ters, students are willing to pay a lot to look their hair. Everybody wants the newest Although you might see people with the loves to do her hair. She mostly rocks her their absolute best. styles and to fit in with the latest trends. same hairstyles, every individual rocks their natural hair and sew-ins. 12 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnow

Kaitlyn Porter discusses how housing instability and health problems have affected her education while her friend plays with her daughter Luna.

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ristel Porter knew the best bridges to sleep un- der. When she was in her mid 20s she was knee- Kdeep into her political science degree at Augsburg University while providing for her three kids. After her classes finished for the day, she might Hard work put the key in the ignition of her 1993 Chevy Lu- mina just to drive, just for the sake of passing time the way streetlights change from green to yellow to doesn’t cut it anymore red. Sometimes she drove to lull her one-year-old baby, Gilbert, to sleep for the night. Other time she drove to give her two daughters, Kylia and Kaitlyn, Many students in North Minneapolis a reason to forget what they were all going through. She couldn’t afford a $1,400 apartment as a believe their housing instability has set full-time student, and she couldn’t find a landlord them up for failure. who would cut her a break. For seven months, they lived in their car. During that time Kristel’s GPA fell from a 4.0 to a 3.1. Her daughters didn’t have the By MADDIE DEBILZAN energy to worry about school amid insecurity and Additional reporting by: Callie Schmidt, Mady Fortier, inconsistency. Azhae’la Hanson, Britney Price, Dalvin Crockett, After those seven months, Kristel finished her Dayana Walker, and Kenzie O'Keefe degree and received the keys to her duplex, a hum- ble spot on James Ave. N, right across the street from a playground, on April 14, 2013. It was just in

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time for Gilbert’s second birthday, so they cele- brated on the hardwood floor and were “happy THE STATS as hell,” said Kristel. Despite their current stability, Kylia and North High School history teacher Tom La- Kaitlyn say their education has suffered from chermeier, a Northside resident, is frustrated the ramifications of those years when they with the gentrification that he sees swallowing struggled with housing. The Porter family’s ex- up affordable housing opportunities and dis- periences are emblematic of a larger struggle placing many of his students. It doesn’t mat- 5,834 experienced by many families in Minneapolis – ter if a kid has potential when they don’t know children and how does one prioritize their education when where they’re going sleep at night. youth experience their basic needs aren’t being met? Every time a student moves, Lachermeier homelessness in says, their education is disrupted. It’s not right. Minneapolis And it’s not fair for families to get to the point in which compromising their child’s education During their months of homelessness, is the only option. the Porter children were three of thousands Kristel’s oldest daughter, Kylia, now 19, 8.2% of MPS enrolled students of homeless children in the City. Minneapolis failed her freshman year of high school. She experience homelessness. Public Schools' (MPS) most recent data from graduated with a 2.0 GPA. She spent her high the 2016-17 school year estimates that 8.2% of school years trying to live up to the pressure their students are homeless, most living in shel- of chipping in what she could to help her mom ters, hotels, and abandoned and public spaces. pay the rent. She worked more than a high The majority – 74% – are black. Preschoolers school girl should ever have to work. And her are more likely than any other age group to be grades suffered because of it. without a home. % These statistics terrify KerryJo Felder, MPS 74 Board Member for District 2 (North Minneap- of MPS homeless olis). “If that’s what they’re experiencing, how Today, Kristel Porter is an advocate in both stable is their future education going to be?” her personal and professional life for those who students are Felder says she has encountered youth struggle to secure stable housing. black housing struggles throughout her life – both as She is the executive director of the Cleve- a child growing up in North Minneapolis and as land Neighbohood Association (CNA), which a public official in the district. hosted its third annual North Housing Fair on Black students are more likely than She says she recently met a North Minne- March 24. apolis high school student who “sleeps from She’s also a landlord who owns a duplex any other racial group in MPS to couch to couch and occasionally in abandoned and takes in homeless people for below market experience homelessness. homes.” She says he is on the B honor roll but rate rent until they’re able to buy a house of “should have been on the A honor roll.” The their own. So far, she says she has taken seven stress of his daily life kept him from achieving people out of homelessness, including one of his full academic potential. Fear of the system her daughter’s friends, a senior at North High, kept him from seeking help. who lives with Kylia, and Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn’s boy- To support their families who struggle with % Continued on Page 14 27 housing, the MPS board recently passed two resolutions related to housing. “Resolutions are are preschool great, but resolutions are words,” Felder said. "I feel like I was set up students Solving housing issues will require address- ing institutionalized racism, she urges. Families need jobs and stable housing for their children to fail. I work hard, and to be successful. Instead of IEPs and EBDs, she says students need “therapy, love, stable class- that’s the only thing Younger children are more likely rooms, stable schools, and teachers of whatev- to experience homelessness er ethnicity they are.” that would probably than older children in MPS. “I think about things long term and I don’t think we’re doing that right now. We have to MPS data from 2016-17 school year think long term growth,” said Felder. save me.” – Kylia Porter

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Continued from Page 13: friend Amadeus Cornejo, and their daughter, six month old Luna. They rent the space from Kristel, who bought the property for $73,000.

Kaitlyn, who is Kristel’s oldest daughter, loves school. She’s a self-pro- claimed nerd. An artist, like her big sister. She has everything going for her, and quite a bit going against her. She’s got a place to stay, with heat and running water and a stove. She’s got Cornejo, and she’s got a free daycare provider at school for her daughter, who is – with- out question – the best thing that’s ever happened to her. But her life is clouded with could-have-beens. If she weren’t homeless for seven months, she could have developed better learning habits. If she had lived in the same home all her life, she could have formed friendships without worrying when the eviction notice would come. If she hadn’t contracted a se- ries of health hiccups – E. Coli and pneumonia and a kidney infection during her pregnancy – she could have had a shot at a dance scholarship that would have easily sent her floating towards a four-year college degree. “I don’t want to sound like I’m bragging… But I think I’d have good grades Kristel Porter talks with a young man exploring the North Housing Fair at Lucy Laney if I wasn’t in the hospital all the time,” Kaitlyn says. “I love school.” Elementary School on March 24. Organized by Porter, who is executive director of the “That’s not bragging, girl,” her sister, Kylia responds. Cleveland Neighborhood Association, the fair connects community members with “Yeah,” Kaitlyn said. “Sometimes you have to throw things overboard in housing-related resources like construction demonstrations and information about loan order to stay afloat.” programs. | Photo by KENZIE O'KEEFE

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Buy with Habitat Ad_North News_final.indd 1 2/14/2018 10:16:31 AM NORTHnews March 29, 2018 • North News • 15 The school board report EducatorEducator SpotlightSpotlight Our education reporter brings you the latest news from MPS Principal Abdullah visits a Project Yusuf Abdullah, Success class at PHHS, By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter discussing college with junior principal at Patrick Kong Xeng. Photo by Cirien 2018 - 2019 first day of school announced:Next Henry High School. Saadeh year’s school year for grades 1-12 will start on Aug. 27; Pre-K and Kindergarten start Aug. 29. The district’s an- By Cirien Saadeh | Staff Reporter nouncement was met with much ire by community mem- bers who have urged the district to cut school days in an effort to decrease MPS’ $33 million deficit. State law re- quires that each school year be a minimum of 165 days; the current school year is 176 days. Each school day over the 165 costs the district approximately $1 million. Teacher’s contract: A tentative teacher contract agreement between Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers has been announced. Exact contract details are unknown, but the contract is set to be ratified on March 30. Equity & diversity impact assessment: During the Feb. 27 MPS Committee of the Whole Board meeting, officials and directors discussed MPS’ current Equity & Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) processes. MPS is currently completing two EDIAs related to human re- sources and athletics. MPS’ EDIA process is focused on analyzing disparate impact, primarily in terms of re- Patrick Henry High School has been in the news a lot this What made you go into education? I am one of the source allocation, and making recommendations. The year, whether it be community advocacy around “Change first in my family to go to college, and I didn’t know the process will take almost a year and is ongoing. Prelimi- the Name” or the $1.9 million in cuts that PHHS is slated college culture. I didn’t even know the process when it nary recommendations include increasing teacher diver- to experience for the 2018-2019 school year. As Principal, came to selecting the courses or choosing the major. I sity by reviewing hiring practices, recognizing that both Yusuf Abdullah is often the most well-known and oft-dis- was just randomly thinking, “Well, I am an athlete, let’s be labor contracts and budget cuts “hinder” district efforts in cussed community member. Abdullah has been the Prin- a gym teacher.” I was a student athlete and played bas- this work. In athletics, the district’s EDIA has identified in- cipal at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) for three years ketball for UMD; I loved sports. So I went into the phy.ed equities in terms of budget, facilities, program offerings, and an educator for twenty years. And while it’s been a world and I learned the pedagogy and the philosophies and procedures. busy year for the PHHS community, Abdullah has and I really had this unbelievable connection to young Disparities in punishment of black students: The demonstrated a hands-on leadership style. people. I always felt like if I ever made it to the NBA, or New York Times recently reported that Black MPS stu- What brought you to Patrick Henry? My wife. We did the status of celebrity, I was always going to come back dents face harsher punishments and higher rates of a lot of good work in Duluth, but then it was time for to the community and give back. And my own personal suspension than white students. According to the Times, us to move to Minneapolis to get closer to her family, philosophy to go along with that was “No one should during the 2016 - 2017 school year, black students made to be in more of an urban setting. The Northside was a ever go through life without giving back what was given up 41% of the district’s student population and 76% no-brainer. When I was in Duluth, I was an admissions to them.” So education was just, “let’s do this.” of the total number of students suspended. During the counselor and basketball coach, so I did a lot of work in What’s your school climate like? The morale deter- Obama era, rules were drafted by the Department of the Twin Cities. Henry High School has always been that mines what is going on and determines the climate. The Education (DOE) meant to guide educators in viewing place that felt like home; it felt very diverse and connect- climate changes like the weather changes on what’s go- and analyzing racial disparities in decision-making; the ed, it was a place that I could see myself fitting right in, ing on in community, in the school. If there are fights, it Trump-era DOE has plans to reverse those decisions. primarily based on my upbringing. I came from a com- brings the climate down. If there is an exciting basketball Two groups of educators from Minneapolis and other munity that [had] high populations of African-Americans game, it brings the climate up. And with the cuts right Minnesota cities recently traveled to Washington, DC to and Latinos, and Henry had a feel such as where I came now, our students are feeling bad for our teachers. either urge the DOE to reverse or support the Obama- from. North News has launched a new column to highlight the era policies. MPS has not responded to the report, What is your teaching philosophy? In general, I think work of Northside educators doing innovative and social- though the report does state that MPS is attempting to all students have an ability to learn at a high-level. I feel ly-just work in our North Minneapolis classrooms. If you engage in dialogue regarding these disparities. if adults create an environment that is inclusive, relevant, have any recommendations for our upcoming spotlights, The next MPS Business Meeting is April 10. There will and really caring and supporting, students can thrive. If you can email North News at ciriens@pillsburyunited. be a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 24. Public we create safe, welcoming environments where students org. If possible, please include contact information for the comment is accepted at the Business Meeting but not at can feel at home and feel comfortable, from there they person you are recommending. the Committee of the Whole. Both meetings are held at will pick up the pieces and run with them. the Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave). 16 • North News • March 29, 2018 NORTHnews Who is responsible for student work ethic? North High student reporters explore where student work ethic comes from and who is responsible for teaching it to them.

By Tayler Johnson, T’Nia Riley, Gianna Griffin, Azhae’la Hanson, and Zadir King | North High Work ethic is something we don’t always talk about, but it is required every day of our lives. This month, we asked North Minneapolis students, parents, and teach- ers about their thoughts on work ethic: what is it and how is it taught in order to effectively impact an individ- ual's self motivation and life goals? Monaea Upton, a freshman at North High School, be- lieves that you get work ethic from yourself. She says she knows that’s what she needs in order to have a bright future. Her work ethic allows her to complete her goals. She said she’s motivated by, “My career, because I have to have a certain GPA in order to succeed and go to the college I want to go to.” North High School’s senior English teacher Tina Schaffer defines work ethic as your ability to complete what is required of you and to go above and beyond. To Schaffer, everyone has some type of work ethic and the amount of work ethic you have can correlate to how you feel about what they are doing. “Work ethic defines a lot about you,” she said. “It becomes part of who you Freshman Monaea Upton celebrates her second quarter grades. She earned a spot on the A honor roll. Photo by Azhae'la Hanson | North High are.” A huge part of how people view you will come from economic circular sustainability of North Minneapolis as receiver accepts that knowledge. “If we don’t take ad- what they perceive to be your work ethic. Work ethic is a whole. “It takes a lot of motivation, patience, being vantage of that time to show and introduce our youth to developed in many different places. “It takes a village to able to change and willingness to learn and seek what the reality of life, they will be lost,” she said. raise a child, you need to learn it at home, school and you may not know or can have and change. Having the While everyone's opinions and definitions on work work,“ said Schaffer. determination to achieve and not be afraid. To always ethic differ, two things were commonly said: work eth- Sharon El-Amin, a North Minneapolis business owner, have a plan,” she said. ic is taught, and work ethic helps you achieve goals. defines work ethic by results. She is a successful entre- As a mother of two sons, El-Amin feels a responsibil- Through our community, we see the value of work ethic preneur who owns local Broadway business El-Amin’s ity to inspire her boys to have the same, if not better, and that it can lead to becoming a future lawyer, doctor Fish House. She says her work ethic comes from her work ethic as she has had all her life. However, El-Amin or teacher. Take time to consider how it has affected you embodiment of her community’s support as well as the knows that teaching work ethic is only possible if the and where it has led you in your life. High school arts funding needs more support Students at North High say their arts programs adding the STEM program split the money the district drawing pencils. gives to the school in half between STEM and the arts and Although many schools aren’t able to get a majority of are under-resourced. communications program. their supplies from their budget, with the help of the com- According to the arts specialist and dance teacher at munity they’re able to raise more money to fill the gaps. By Kiara Ross, Alanna Smith, and Bryana Thomas-Butler | North High North High, Tamiko French, the arts budget is evenly split Many schools already have pre-existing systems in place Many feel that the North High School’s arts program between the different branches of the arts: visual arts, with past alumni and the community to raise that money. doesn’t have as much support as it needs from the district band, choir, radio, theater, and dance. Since the arts fund- North doesn’t have that in the way other schools in the dis- and the community. ing is so limited and it’s being split up in so many different trict do. North was originally an Arts and Communications-based ways, many teachers are left with the decision to either Despite lack of funding, there are amazing artists at North school. Now, it also offers what is known as the STEM pro- teach with less than what they need or to buy supplies for who have incredible talents. Currently, students are building gram as a further branch of the education here. The STEM their programs with their own money. portfolios for AP submissions. Two of our seniors, De’ange- program brings science, technology, engineering, and North High's art teacher Ted Hansen, who is also a paint- lo Ramond and Althea Hadley, are painting a wall sized mathematics-based classes to the freshman and sopho- er, said, “This year I’ve spent about about $300 or so, mural. Some of our artists' work has also been featured in mores at the school. through selling my paintings.” His investment provides stu- Viva City. Viva City is an art festival, celebrating the fine arts North High Principal Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry said that dents with materials such as painting canvases, ink, and education offered in the Minneapolis Public Schools. NORTHnews March 29, 2018 • North News • 17 North High deserves academic attention and recognition North High students are proud of strong students who make the honor roll sphere. Teachers have every quarter. For quarter one of this school a good connection with their athletic accomplishments but year, 203 of our 426 students made the hon- the students. Jenelle would like to see their school or roll. In quarter two, 175 students made it. Sanner-Robinson, a celebrated for more than just sports. Literally hundreds of North High students North High sophomore, are academically successful. North High says, “We just show is filled with a majority of black students. In love toward each other.” By Talina Hill, Monique Wooten, Ashley Powell, and a district where black students experience It sounds like North Myesha Powell | North High many disparities, we should be known for High’s administration In the city of Minneapolis, North High is our successful students. plans to encourage known for its state championship basketball We asked Lady Polars basketball coach more recognition for and football wins, not its stellar students. Crystal Flint how she feels when people the school’s academ- Some people underestimate North High, only recognize North High for sports. She ics. Mr. Steve White, as if we aren't good for anything but sports. said “I think that people are jealous, and the school’s assistant It's great that we recognize our school’s we don't talk about how great our theater principal said, “Our athletic accomplishments, but without doing class is, and we don't invite students or academics will be hav- well academically, a student isn’t allowed to the community to our programs that dance ing more opportunities Freshman work hard to complete their work. Photo by Monique Wooten | North High play on a sports team, and without a good class puts on, but when there’s a basketball for AP classes which been rebuilding, the school has had a lot education, it’s difficult to be successful in game we support them and have everyone is earning college credits in high school.” of athletic success, which the community life. A student’s GPA is what colleges are show out.” He added: “We have a good start going on is proud of. But North has also been de- going to look for first, so North High needs North High should be known for many more AP classes next year and the goal is veloping in academics and extracurricular to work to be recognized in the community things. We have many art programs: radio, for being known for academics as well as classes. Our staff cares about the students for our strong academic offerings. journalism, theater, dance, and a Black athletics.” here and they try their hardest to help us Our academics are excellent. We have culture class. We also have a family atmo- In the last six years while North High has succeed. 18 • North News • March 29, 2018

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RESOURCES Swimming equipment, soccer goals Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am - 3pm 4/7 – Sumner Library houses the Gary DEAN’S LIST and a skate park are among the new or set up an appointment by calling 612- N. Sudduth African American History 4/7 – A free "Job & Economic Develop- Purchase College at the State equipment, facilities and improvements 335-5925. and Culture Collection, over 5000 books ment Fair" will be held from 12pm - 4pm University of New York coming to parks and recreation centers for all ages. Widely respected as a civil at Summit Academy OIC (935 Olson Me- Spend Diversity Dashboard – The City Betsy Aldredge across Minneapolis, thanks to funding rights leader and a champion of public li- morial Highway). Contact community@hp- of Minneapolis has developed a new tool, from the Hennepin Youth Sports Program braries, Sudduth believed in the power of U of M - Twin Cities nampls.org or 612-385-3107 with questions. available to the public, that details the city’s (HYSP). The Youth Sports grants were an- books and reading for all people, especial- Saadiya Abdiqadir discretionary spending and the improve- 4/7 – Learn how to care for your land- nounced by Hennepin County’s Board of ly children. Join Sumner Library to honor AnaMaria Arabanos ments the city can make in increasing scape plantings with a presentation Commissioners at their meeting last week, Sudduth and the books that make Sumner Yelizaveta Babashova participation of women-owned and minori- and demonstration. A focus on pruning and were awarded to 22 cities, school dis- Library special. Music, stories and activi- Julian Barber ty-owned businesses in City of Minneapolis shrubs and considerations for shade trees. tricts, and parks and recreation agencies ties for all ages. Program will start at 1pm. Jason Bates contracts. Nova Bradford The event is hosted by Victory Neighbor- throughout the county. Collaborator: Sumner Library Community hood Association’s Environmental Commit- What’s Up 612! is an online resource for Advisory Group. Register online. Abigail Clapp Hennepin County funding assistance tee from 9:30am - 11:30am at Webber Park children and youth, ages 5-21, where city- Grady Cromer for lead paint – Homeowners and land- 4/7 – Explore Nature! Enjoy na- Rec Center (4300 Webber Parkway). wide after school activities can be found. Jesse Defiebre lords may be eligible for a free home test ture-themed activities, meet a live critter, More information can be found at: http:// Anna Dourgarian 4/8 – Seed Swap & Seed Saving at Ser- and as much as $8,000 in lead reduction and learn about the Mississippi watershed www.whatsup612.com Christopher Eastman endripity Spot (3300 Lyndale Ave N), 2pm costs, such as new windows. Contact: and our regional ecosystem. Collaborators: Miranda Edwardson - 4pm. Learn, trade, and ask questions [email protected] or 612-543- Camden Neighborhood Center offers time North Mississippi River Regional Park, Mis- Mohamed Hadafow about seeding Northside gardens. Compli- 4182. and space dedicated to seniors age sissippi Watershed Management Organi- Redwan Hassan mentary coffeehouse beverages too! 65+. Snacks, lunch, and limited transpor- zation. All ages. Held at the Webber Park Minnesota Solid Waste & Recycling cus- Mitchell Hockenberry tation are provided on Tuesdays and Thurs- Library (4400 Humboldt Ave), 2pm - 4pm. 4/11 – Senior Surf Day. 10 a.m-12 p.m. tomers who have not signed up to partic- Sylvia Juarez days with RSVP. 1210 37th Ave N. Call for Learn computer basics, how to navigate ipate in the organics recycling program 4/9 – Children’s Storytime at Serendrip- Maeve Lazor details: 612-787-3718. Anna Loken and search the Internet and how to ac- may do so at any time by visiting www.min- ity Spot (3300 Lyndale Ave N), 10:30am. Michael McColgan cess websites of interest to seniors. Get neapolismn.gov/organics. There is no extra Explore public art using interactive map Songs, stories, and literacy tips followed by Henry Meeker hands-on computer experience with help cost, but you have to sign up. tours developed by the City of Minneapolis open play for ages 0-5. from representatives of the Senior LinkAge and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Samantha Mikulak The Twin Cities Mobile Market delivers 4/10 – Black Poets in the Stacks. 6pm - Line. Registration required. Register online Board. To take a self-guided tour or more Curtis Mullings affordable and healthy food in the com- 7pm. Join us for an adventure of poetry and or at 612-543-KNOW. Held at the Webber information: arcg.is/mplsart. Seth Newhouse munity. A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, creativity! Listen to micro-poetry readings Park Library (4400 Humboldt Ave), 10am - My Chi Nguyen meat, dairy products, and staples like from local and distinct Black poets through- 12pm. Uyen Nguyen rice and dried beans are available at be- out the sections and stacks of Webber Park EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Alix Poliszuk 4/15 & 5/20 – Bassett Creek Cohousing low-market prices. Cash, all major credit Library. Celebrate the ways that poetry lives Ian Reinl Information Sessions will be held at 7pm cards, debit cards, SNAP/EBT, and Market Mondays – Teen Geekery Club at in all spaces and forms in Black American Thomasina Roth-Krosnoski at 900 Mt. Curve. For more information, visit Bucks are accepted! Check wilder.org for Sumner Library (611 Van White Memori- expression from jazz, "playing the doz- Johnathan Schocker, www. bassettcreek.us or call 612-588-9532. schedule details. al Blvd). Watch anime, share your artwork ens," hip-hop and culinary arts to activism Samantha Siebman and discuss your favorite fandoms. 4:30pm and performance art. You will be guided Northside Boxing Club (1704 33rd Ave Do you live in Near North or Willard/ Devyn Smith - 6:00pm. in creating your own poetry to affirm the N) offers free lessons to kids ages 9-21. Hay? Then your block could be eligi- Heather Stimac poet in us all! Collaborator: Free Black Dirt. Training includes boxing drills, technique ble for a mini club club grant through 4/4 – Composer/historian and North Min- Shea Swenson All ages. Held at the Webber Park Library work, running and strength conditioning. the Northside Residents Redevelopment neapolis native Davu Seru is teaming up Peter Thao (4400 Humboldt Ave), 2pm - 4pm. Samuel Vagac Each session ends with a healthy meal. Council, NRRC. Funds are available for with St. Paul-based new music ensemble Imala Witherspoon Hours are 4p-7:30pm, M - F. a project or event you want to create. For Zeitgeist to bring a special musical per- 4/18 – Travelogue: Brugge, Belgium: more information call 612-335-5924 or formance of Dead King Mother to the The Venice of the West. Enjoy the beau- Molly Xiong Loppet Adventure Camps: Now recruiting email [email protected]. Capri Theater (2027 W Broadway Ave). tiful medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, of- Blia Yang campers and counselors for Summer Dead King Mother is a blues for chamber ten referred to as the "Venice of the West." Molly Yang Adventure Camp! These weeklong day The Northside Residents Redevelopment ensemble that tells the story of a near-for- View 13th-century buildings, miraculous- Daniel Yoder camps keep kids busy mountain biking, Council-NRRC is partnering with Mid-Min- gotten event in North Minneapolis and ly untouched by World Wars I and II, still trail running, orienteering, roller-skiing, and nesota Legal Aid to connect residents of UW - Milwaukee United States civil rights history that has standing along the canals that lead to the more – all at Theodore Wirth Park (1301 Near North and Willard Hay with free at- Manimatana T. Lee been with Seru since early childhood. The sea. Learn about the Belgium ABCDs of Theodore Wirth Parkway). Scholarships torneys. If you are having legal troubles performance will be followed by a panel Art, Beer, Chocolates and Diamonds. Col- Columbus State Community are available. Learn more at loppet.org/ad- that relate to your home or business and discussion led by Arleta Little of the McK- laborator: Minneapolis Community Educa- College venture-camps. live in the Near North or Willard Hay neigh- night Foundation. Tickets are $15/$10 for tion. Held at the Webber Park Library (4400 Suleka Hassen borhood visit their clinic at the NRRC office students and seniors. Tickets and details at Humboldt Ave), 1pm - 2:30pm. Washburn University zeitgeistnewmusic.org. The performance is 4/19 – Turn Your Grief into Poetry. Work JoBreil Powell at 7:30pm. through your feelings from a loss or grief UW - Eau Claire 4/5 – Fidgety Fairy Tales: The Mental through writing poetry. Learn writing Koua Kha UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Health Musical will be performed at prompts and exercises. Collaborator: The Bates College Sumner Library (611 Van White Memorial Loft Literary Center. Funded by Minneso- Quinn Kiernat Blvd). 6:30pm - 7:30pm. This family-friendly ta's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Held show will raise awareness about children's at the Webber Park Library (4400 Hum- St. Olaf College mental health. Youth actors use music and boldt Ave), 6pm - 7:30pm. Eleanor Goodnow SMOKERS WANTED gentle humor to enhance three reimagined 4/21 – The Woodson Lectures: Remem- Julia Hussian tales: "Three Billy Goats Gruff" (ADHD), ber, Revitalize, Resist! An Ecological Ap- Padraic Mittag-McNaught "Little Miss Muffet" (meltdowns) and "Pi- proach to Black Community Empower- Ella Paine FOR RESEARCH STUDY nocchio" (lying). Collaborator: Minnesota ment, 2pm - 3pm, held at Sumner Library Pazong Vang Association for Children's Mental Health. (611 Van White Memorial Blvd). Dr. Zenzele Hannah Webb THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS LOOKING Register online. FOR BLACK / AFRICAN AMERICAN CIGARETTE Isoke will discuss new ways of building HONOR STUDENTS 4/6 – The Science of Art: Art and Wind and fostering relationships and commu- Vermilion Community College SMOKERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH Energy Challenge, 3pm - 4:30pm. Grades nity. In this time of unprecedented levels Tyree Johnson STUDY. THIS STUDY REQUIRES 7 VISITS. 1-6. Create colorful propellers using art of stress and political divisiveness, Isoke GRADUATION tools while you learn about, play with and will draw upon the ideas of black feminist St. Cloud State University PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE UP TO $200. explore wind energy. After testing your artis- writers and noted black female grassroots Jose Martinez tic skills, test your colorful propellers to see organizers to illuminate three components John Palm For more information, please call 612-624-9407 how much energy they capture. Materials of interbeing: (1) the politics of not forget- Bleeshah Vaungh or go to z.umn.edu/smokingstudy provided. Collaborator: Three Rivers Park ting, (2) black feminist homemaking and Heather Hanson District. Register online. Held at Sumner (3) a politics of feeling. Isoke is associate Library (611 Van White Memorial Blvd.) professor of Gender, Women and Sexual- Tobacco Study U of MN ity Studies at the University of Minnesota, NORTHnotices March 29, 2018 • North News • 21

and author of "Urban Black Women and the Politics EDUCATION curbs next to the garbage carts by 6am on garbage period for small and large businesses. Large business- of Resistance.” Books will be available for purchase. day. es that employ more than 100 workers will be required Tuesdays – Free in-person and online tutoring for Register online. to pay employees a minimum of $10 an hour beginning K-12 students at the Webber Park Library (4400 Northpoint Health and Wellness has announced an 1/1/2018. Small businesses with 100 or fewer employ- 4/28 – North Methodist Church (4350 Fremont Ave N) Humboldt Ave. N.), begins Feb. 13. 4:30pm - 7:30pm. eviction prevention pilot program. This program is ees will be required to pay workers at least $10.25 be- will be having their Annual Salad Luncheon begin- No advance sign-up needed. For more information, open to anyone who lives in Hennepin County, lives ginning 7/1/2018. Large businesses have until 7/1/2022 ning at 12pm. Entertainment will follow at 1:00. This see www.hclib.org/homework. Sponsor: Friends of the in a rental unit, and is concerned about being evicted to reach a minimum wage of $15 an hour and small year's entertainment are the Mellow Fellows. Tickets Hennepin County Library. There will be no Homework or being unable to pay rent. Mediation services, legal businesses have until 7/1/2024 to reach $15 an hour. are available at the door. Cost is $10.00 for adults, Help April 3 during Spring Break help, and housing case management is available for $4.00 for children 5 - 11, and children under 5 are free. renters; services are also available for landlords inter- Through its 311 service, the City of Minneapo- Teen Tech workshop is held every other Thursday. Contact 612-522-4497 with questions. esting in assisting their tenants. To enroll in the pilot lis has opened a new hotline for reporting hate North Regional Library, 5pm - 7pm. Get creative and contact NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc. at crimes. Which are harassing behaviors motivated by 4/28-29 – The Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour. make music, videos, animation, and other projects us- 612-767-9159 or visit 1315 Penn Ave N. prejudice. The hotline number is 311 for anyone calling For 11 hours, homeowners and contractors open their ing high- and low-tech tools, everything from iPads and from within the city of 612-673-3000 statewide. Those doors to share ideas with other home enthusiasts, 3D printers to synthesizers and sewing machines. Led The City of Minneapolis can help renters who want with a report to make can also call the Department of based on their remodeling experience. Visit http://www. by the library’s Teen Tech Squad. More information at smoke-free housing, and it can help property own- Justice at 612-664-5600. msphometour.com for more information. http://www.hclib.org/about/locations/north-regional. ers make their buildings smoke-free. For smoke-free rental housing help, renters and property owners and The City Council has authorized the City Attorney Thursdays – Community Coffee & Conversation, MN Comeback and Great MN Schools, sister organi- managers can call 311 or visit www.minneapolismn. to initiate a lawsuit against manufacturers and dis- 11am - 1pm, complimentary beverages at Serendripity zations building a community of great schools, have gov/smoke-free. tributors of opioids. The proposed litigation will seek Spot (3300 Lyndale Ave N). launched Minnesota School Finder. This resource to recover monetary damages incurred by the City in guide for parents provide objective, relevant informa- Sidewalks are a critical part of Minneapolis’ transpor- Fridays – Family Storytime. 10am - 10:30am. For chil- responding to the opioid crisis in Minneapolis and in- tion on schools across Minneapolis so parents can find tation system and they should be open for everyone. dren of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, junctive and other relief. schools that are the best fit for their kids. With the snow season upon us, here’s a refresher read, write and play together in a format appropriate for on the City’s rules: Minneapolis ordinance requires The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music BE AWARE property owners of houses and duplexes to clear (MPRB) has banned all tobacco products on Min- and movement. Held at the Webber Park Library (4400 4/9 – Garbage day in the week of April 9 is the sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall, and all neapolis park properties and owned and/or oper- Humboldt Ave) first 2018 City of Minneapolis collection for leaves, other property owners must clear their sidewalks ated facilities. Registration for the UCare Tri-Loppet is now open. brush and other yard trimmings. Yard trimmings and within four daytime hours. People should call 311 to The Minneapolis City Council has passed an or- Participants in this annual event will compete in a three- leaves must be in compostable bags – paper (Kraft) or report unshoveled sidewalks and learn more about re- dinance prohibiting discrimination against Section part race, comprised of a 7-kilometer paddle through compostable plastic – or unbagged in a reusable con- sources available to people who may need help clear- 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders. Under the or- the Chain of Lakes, a 5-kilometer trail run, and a 13-ki- tainer at least 26 inches high with sturdy handles. Re- ing their sidewalks. dinance, landlords will only be obligated to consider lometer mountain bike ride, all in the heart of Minne- usable containers are lifted and emptied by hand; they The City Council has approved the creation of a new to renting to voucher holders. That means a landlord apolis. Interested parties can learn more about the must be easily managed. Yard waste is not allowed in division in the City Coordinator’s Office to help drive cannot refuse to rent, impose unique standards, or oth- UCare Tri-Loppet and register themselves at loppet. City-provided garbage, recycling or organics recycling the City’s work to reduce and eliminate racial inequities erwise treat HCV holders differently from tenants with- org/triloppet. carts. Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers throughout City government. The Division of Race out vouchers. Landlords retain their ability to screen the can set properly prepared yard waste at their alleys or and Equity will include staff of the City’s equity team voucher holders like other tenants using legal criteria. who will engage with City departments to set goals and NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center Clinic expectations around race equity, assist in accelerating at Cora McCorvey Health Center the City’s efforts and progress around racial equity BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT goals and create accountability. 1015 4th Ave. North Minneapolis The Minneapolis Business Portal is a new online The Minneapolis City Council approved two ordi- platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and nances to support programs that will help the City small business owners to the information and re- NorthPoint Clinic Offers Older Adults: accelerate toward its energy and climate change sources needed to plan, launch and grow a busi- • Medical Services for urgent health problems and goals. One ordinance for gas and one for electricity ness. The online portal, available at business.minne- ongoing medical and chronic care. raises the franchise fees by half a percentage point apolismn.gov, features roadmaps, checklists, tools and • Behavioral Health counseling for assessing and dealing – about 59 cents monthly for the average household. resources to help both new and existing businesses. The rate increase will take effect in the spring. with stress, depression, anxiety, health goals and chronic Northside Economic Opportunity Network is now conditions for those 40 and older. Minneapolis has joined a statewide program to help accepting applications for their brand new private • Medication Management includes pharmacists that are reduce homelessness among veterans. Homeless office spacesthat feature windows, open workspaces veterans or their representatives are encouraged to call and more. There are several office space and pricing available to help you understand and organize your 1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838) or complete the appli- plans available, ranging from a drop-in guest pass ($10/ medications and assist with medication issues. cation online at the website for the Minnesota Depart- day) to a platinum plan ($500/month with private office). • Foot Care Services for those needing foot care. ment of Veteran Affairs Homeless Veteran Registry. For more information visit https://www.neon-mn.org/ spaces Call 612-543-2500 for an appointments or get more info at: www.northpointhealth.org The City’s Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect 1/1/2018. There will be a tiered phase-in We want to feature your notice! Email [email protected] RIVER OF LIFE LUTHERAN ST. OLAF 22nd & Fremont Ave. N., ADVERTISING IN NORTH NEWS 612-521-7655 LUTHERAN We are an empowered multicultural people CHURCH RATES of God serving and sharing God’s love in 2901 Emerson Ave. N. the North community. 612-529-7726 SIZE B&W COLOR Worship 10 a.m. Sunday A TREE SERVICE, INC. Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Full Page $1100 $1100 Hospitality and Welcome to all. at 9am Trimming, removal, stump grinding. 1/2 $600 $600 Worship at 10:30am 612-724-6045 (ELCA) 1/4 $350 $350 REDEEMER LUTHERAN Nursery provided 1/8 $200 $200 Logan & Glenwood Pastor Dale Hulme 1/16 $ 110 $ 110 612-374-4139 Adult Bible Study 9 am Sunday www.stolaflutheran.org To place your notice: Prayer & Praise 10-10:30 am Sunday and on Facebook Email [email protected] Please inquire for pricing if you’d like a different size than the ones listed. Worship 10:30 am Sunday After School Program Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm. 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Jamil Ford grew up in North Minneapolis and It’s hard to find a corridor in North Minneapolis has had a hand in designing more buildings that Ford, now 40 years old, hasn’t touched. here than he can count. He designed Venture North bike shop on Glenwood. He helped remodel Breaking The co-founder and president of Mobilize Bread, Kindred Kitchen, NEON and Sammy’s Design & Architecture (MDA) got his Avenue Eatery on West Broadway. He worked start designing buildings in his backyard, with Devean George on the Commons at Penn, constructing clubhouses with friends, and in and he designed the Hennepin County Human an architecture and engineering program at Services Center on Plymouth. North High, which was offered when he was a student there in the mid 90s. NORTHneighbors March 29, 2018 • North News • 23 5 the change I wanted to see for this community. concepts of economic development that do not support the What led to you starting your own architecture and values that are here. Currently, Ford has his hands full design firm, Mobilize Design & Architecture (MDA)? What’s your role as a designer and architect in that with the new Estes Funeral Chapel Back in 2010 I was laid off from my job at Collaborative Design work? on Penn and Plymouth and the Group (CDG). It gave me an opportunity to look at where I I think it’s critical to push the envelope to how we go beyond was going in my career. I reached out to David Witt, who I had just meeting the needs of today and ourselves. I try to get NorthPoint Expansion across the worked with at CDG, and he became my business partner. [clients] involved with the youth and the community as a whole street. Up at 42nd and Fremont, he’s Then Venture North became our first project. We were able so there is community ownership. envisioning “Baldwin Square” – a $4 to complete the job on time and with a reduced budget. Then You have three children and you’re raising your nephew. million proposed renovation of 1920s Devean George created an opportunity for us – the Commons What are you like as a parent? at Penn. I want the flexibility for my children to explore and embrace era building into MDA’s headquarters How do you pick the projects you work on? their differences. I’ve always pushed and inspired them and other office and commercial A lot of our work comes from word of mouth relationships and to become something they envision versus a push down spaces, including a possible producing good work that allows individuals to seek us out. approach. I’ve always wanted my children to have the liberty When a client wants to involve a community and go beyond to explore what’s out there. Giving them access and exposure restaurant, bookstore, and black box themselves and the exterior walls of their space, it takes that is critical to me; keeping them involved in church is critical to theater. The name pays homage to project to the next level and inspires us to do the work we do. knowing that what we do as young adults will have an impact James Baldwin, an important figure What project are you most proud of so far in your on how we live our lives in the future. for Ford who reflects often on the career? Who inspires you? ways racism has impacted his life Our most notable are the Commons at Penn and the Jesus Christ and his story. He lived with the people and was Hennepin County Human Services Center on Plymouth. With in the trenches. He didn’t mind going into scary or fearful and community. the Hennepin County building, we created the transparency places. I don’t have to look far for individuals that inspire me. that neighborhood residents specifically asked for. We My father grew up in a family of sharecroppers in Louisiana, With all of his work, Ford hopes to worked directly with Juxtaposition Arts and the youth in their picking cotton. He turned nothing into a success story for do more than design buildings; he environmental design studio. We made a connection between him and his family. In terms of architects, I don’t need to look employees who work there, residents who utilize their services, internationally. I can look here – Mohammad Lawal has had wants to ensure longtime Northside and individuals who have nothing to do with the building other a great impact on my life. There was a time when I dropped community members get to live in than walking by. out of school when I was at the U. He helped me get back into the neighborhoods of their dreams. If you could design anything for North Minneapolis, school just by having a conversation. This month, he spoke with North what would it be? What motivates you? An arts and entertainment district on West Broadway There are 6 Ps that [I] live by personally and in my business: News about the future of North that reflects on the history of North through arts, culture, have a plan, be prepared, be persistent, perform, get paid, Minneapolis and paying his good and entertainment. Through that space we’d increase and pay it forward. Paying it forward is embedded within me. fortune forward. opportunities for jobs, local amenities, exposure to culture arts Wherever I have an opportunity to reach back, I do. – performance, visual, many By Kenzie O'Keefe or all forms of art. We’d create a space for artist housing, Photos by David Pierini creating an opportunity for both local exposure with a large national or international What inspired you to become an architect? opportunity for people to come I grew up a couple blocks away from North High. I was as a destination. part of the arts and communications program there, which Lots of people are talking focused on architecture and engineering. I met [local about gentrification. What’s architect] Mohammed Lawal at a school career fair. He your take on it here? had started a metro-wide youth architecture program, and I think we have to be very I ended up being in one of his original cohorts. A counselor proactive in our approach to landed me an internship with HGA, an architecture firm, [creating] the community we’d during my junior year. I started out doing a little bit of like to see moving forward. We everything and getting great exposure to architecture. That need to be intentional about led me to my studies at the University of Minnesota. keeping and maintaining What did you do after you finished school? our cultural characteristics When I graduated I decided to stay and continue to work in versus allowing the North my community. I built a house in Heritage Park. I had one Loop to spread this way and daughter already and then had two additional children. I oversaturate us with other think my experience growing up here made me want to be folks and their ideals and their Ford designed the Hennepin County Human Services Center on Plymouth Ave. N in 2014. Stay Warm. Stay Safe. Stay Connected.

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