Hussein Samatar pg 4 The Alley Online! www.alleynews.org Peace House - Then and Now • Pg 5 Wayne Murphy pg 6 @alleynewspaper A Wiff of Wilf • Pg 7 Out in the Back Yard Pg 8 NEWS & VIEWS OF PHILLIPS SINCE 1976 september 2013 • Volume 38, Number 9 SERENDIPITY e By Rita Ulrich, Prizes are awarded to the top Neighborhood Organization finishers, and the best monarch The Monarch wings and best monarch cos- Festival™ returns to Lake tume. Registration for the Run Nokomis on Saturday, is $7, which includes an official September 7, with a fresh line Fun Run T-shirt. Because the up of performers and art activi- race is sponsored by UCare and p ties, food from , Univision Minnesota, proceeds Mexico and beyond, games for go to support monarch habitat kids, monarchs and habitat edu- restoration in Minnesota and cation. The Festival celebrates Mexico. the migration of the monarchs For many people, the day’s from Minnesota to the moun- highlight is tagging a monarch tains of Central Mexico, and butterfly and releasing it in the promotes habitat conserva- Nokomis Naturescape gardens. tion to restore the alarmingly They learn about the mon- t low migrating population. The arch’s life cycle, the Monarch Festival is expected to draw Migration, and plants it needs 8,000--10,000 people. for survival. Before releas- The Minnesota - Mexico ing it, a small round sticker is connection is highlighted with placed on the butterfly’s wing music, dance, food and art. The for Monarch Watch’s research all-day stage will open with program. Several organiza- Silva Sol at 10am, followed tions, including Monarch Joint by Machinery Hill at 11am. Venture, Wild Ones, NENA’s e At noon, the hugely popular volunteer gardeners who main- Ketzal Coatilcue Aztec Dance tain the Naturescape, and group will perform. The after- Audubon will offer plenty of noon lineup starts with RAMM, information about monarchs and its distinctive repertoire of and what people can do to help R&B, Rock, Funk, Motown, and save the Migration. Blues. The sound will become Education about monarchs more Caribbean when Charanga and the monarch migration, one Tropical takes the stage with its of the world’s great migrations, m flute, violins, and Latin rhythm and arguably the most beautiful section. The day ends with Salsa and mystifying of all migra- del Soul’s high energy Bachata, tions, is central to the Festival. Plena and Salsa music. It is without a doubt one of Up to 200 children are nature’s masterpieces. expected to participate in the Admission to the Minneapolis Photo by Dallas Johnson Kids Butterfly Fun Run. The Monarch Festival runs are short, untimed races see page 4 Sep 8, 1-6:30pm: “Shenanigrins and Bridging Festival” b for children 1-12 years old. returns to Phillips West Kick-off 1PM on Whittier side of 24th St. Ped. Bridge over 35W

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By Erin Thomasson Children & Family Programs Programs at Fitness and Wellness K-12 Homework Help Tues & Thurs 3:30–7:30 p.m. the Franklin classes combine for better & Wed & Sat 3:30–5:30 p.m. The Alley Library P.O. Box 7006 Free in-person tutoring for K-12 health @ Running Wolf Mpls.,MN 55407 students. . Editor’s Cell Phone 612-990-4022 Family Storytime By Connie Norman f T [email protected] Wed 10:30 a.m. Age 2 and up. Hello from Running Wolf l r www.alleynews.org Share books, stories, rhymes, Fitness Center! This month I o a Follow us on twitter.com/alleynewspaper music, and movement with your wanted to talk about the whole W c

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Complete program Cardio-Kickboxing and the per- classes on a myriad of topics relat- to the following 38 “Staff.”: Aeon, African Development Center, Somali Family Stories calendar, visit, call, or sonal training opportunities that ed to food as medicine. Examples Robert Albee, Patrick Cabello Tues Sept. 17 & 24, 6 p.m. www.hclib.org and news are offered regularly at Running are, Food as Medicine. Thyroid Hansel, Ellen Cleary, Dale Connelly, Somali songs and stories! at www.hclib.org/pub/ Wolf. Health, Adrenal Health, Food and Janet Dahlem, Milli Dutta, Janet Teen Programs However, if you check out our Stress to name a few that she has Gillespie, Linnea Hadaway, Joy info/newsroom/ Hwang, Hennepin County Franklin O.P.E.N. Time Running Wolf calendar you will done for us at Running Wolf. Library, Dallas Johnson, KFAI Tues. 7–8 p.m. Options for Play Fri Sept. 13, 1–3 p.m. often see the other health and Watch for her monthly offerings Radio FM 90.3, Joanne Kosciolek, and Enrichment Now Time: Discussion of new and interesting wellness classes offered that are and call to register, her classes Divya Maiya, Maggie McEvoy, Howard McQuitter II, Jana Metge, computers, magazines, board nonfiction titles. Bring along so important to building a lifelong often are full! Midtown Greenway Coalition, games, video games, brain teasers, your recommendations for wellness program for yourself! We are also so lucky to have Catherine Mamer, Jonathan Miller, conversation with friends. future meetings. For additional For example, last month we Margaret Landry, Health Coach Peter Molenaar, Dave Moore, John 4-H Mentoring Club information, call the library, 612- offered a 6 week workshop called and licensed acupuncturist. She Moore, Kelly J. Morgan, Nokomis East Neighborhood Organization, Tues 5 –7 p.m. Urban ecology, 543-6925. “Living in Balance”. It is a chron- teaches a Monday class on Taiji- Connie Norman, Carl and Helen health and nutrition, sustainable Memoir Writing Group ic disease self-management pro- Qigong and also does health infor- Peterson, PWNO, Tish Rivera-Cree, agriculture and related careers in Thurs Sept. 19, 1–3 p.m. Want a gram that brings people together mation classes on acupuncture, Running Wolf Fitness Center, St. food science from adults and peer record of your personal history? weekly to learn how to live a Chinese medicine, Korean hand Paul’s Luth. Church, Rita Ulrich, Denisse Velez, Mark Welna, Crystal mentors; maintain a community Bring what you have written and healthy life with chronic condi- therapy and massage techniques Trautnau Winschitl. garden & visit local food are willing to read to the group for tions and develop their action plan for self-management for better Door to Door Delivery: Youth enterprises. helpful comments and suggestions. for healthy living. This workshop health and stress and pain man- group from Calvary Church, Donna Game Time! Phillips Technology Center is part education taught by 2 agement. Please call to register for Neste, Bob, Brad, Brad, Carol, Patrick, Cathy, Dave, East Phillips Wed. Sept. 4 & 18, 4:30–6 p.m. Register online for these classes trained facilitators most of whom her workshops. Improvement Coalition, Jacy, Jana, Hook up a new or retro gaming and more at www.hclib.org or are also living with a chronic con- For many of our clients this Heidi, Howard, Joyce, Marjorie, system for some teen tournament call 612.543.6925 dition. It is also a time of sharing whole program for wellness has Midtown Phillips, Paul, Phillips action. See how you compare with Microsoft Excel: Basics and support and many people have made a big difference in their West N Org., Simmons Family, Raymond, Stephanie, Tara, Ventura peers when you’re playing 8-bit Sat Sept. 14, 10–11:30 a.m. come away having broken out health and well-being. The Village, Will you deliver a block or style! through a grant from The Learn the basics of working with of their isolation and depression, best results are statements like, two or your apartment? 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Make music, videos, skills from using the mouse develop trust and learn from each make healthier living easier for all West, Midtown Phillips, East animation and other projects using and keyboarding to using email other. Often lifelong friendships Americans.” Phillips, Central, Powderhorn Park, both high- and low-tech tools, and Microsoft Office with our are developed here. We offer the For more information on our and Corcoran; and the usual spots everything from iPads to LEGOS® software instructors and volunteer 6 weeks from 5 to 7pm with a fitness center and its classes please in Longfellow, Cooper, Cedar- Riverside, Elliott Park, Whittier, and to wooden dowels. assistants. healthy meal and if you complete call Connie Norman, Manager of Lyndale. Teen Anime Club Franklin Learning Center the sessions- you get a 20 dollar Running Wolf Fitness Center @ Board of Directors: Cathy Strobel, Thurs Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Watch 612-543-6934 gift card and a wellness action (612)872-2388. President; Leon Oman, Treasurer; anime, discuss manga and share Free, one-to-one tutoring for adults plan as well. Sue Hunter Weir; Joan Hautman. Senior Editor: Harvey Winje, artwork. Something different every who are learning English and “Physical activity and eat- Students produce [email protected]; time! math, preparing for the GED and ing well are essential to health. Running Wolf Video 612-990-4022 ArtVentures citizenship exams, and gaining But in many communities, that Migizi First Person Productions & Step Co-Editor and Designer: Jonathan Thurs Sept. 12 & 26, life skills. We are always looking can be a challenge,” So every Up Achieve Mpls.students, Miguel Miller 6–7:15 p.m. Explore your for community volunteers! No Monday night you can meet with Mayen-Eagle, Hunter Mountain, [email protected] Danielle Pineiro & Jevan Rasmussen To Advertise: creativity and see the arts scene experience necessary; we provide Dana a registered Dietitian with created a video to promote Running [email protected] right in our community! Including training and materials. Contact us the Native American Community Wolf Fitness Center’s mission of 612-990-4022 Center projects & visits from at 952-847-2934. Clinic from 5 to 7 for free nutri- Native American health & wellness, Alley Communications, a 501C-3, local artists & trips to see working tion consultations. She will help affordable price, & a friendly environ- Not-for-Profit Corp. publishes ment; & all enthnicities. Am. Indians The Alley. Donations are needed, artists in action you design a plan that works for suffer from a variety of health dis- welcome, and Tax Deductible Make This: Anime and Manga you. You just call Running Wolf parities. Running Wolf & many others Printing: Page 1 Printers Drawings to set a time to meet with her! work to end disparities & improve Circulation: 10,000 hard health of Am. Indians. copies and online. Thurs Sept. 19, 4–6 p.m. Reg req. Once a month we are grate- Member Lake Street Council & Register online or 612-543-6925. Member East Phillips Park Cultural Grades 7-12. Work with comic Community Center Partners artist Adam Sward on developing Phillips West and refining your anime drawing October Alley skills. Practice character Neighborhood Deadline: and concept development, Upcoming Events composition, drawing, inking and www.phillipswest.info September 15 coloring. No previous drawing experience necessary. September 5th (Thursday) Young Achievers 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs 4–5:30 p.m. Community Phillips West Monthly involvement? Concerned about Community Meeting! Join your Park Avenue). Free parking is your health and lifestyle? Then neighbors and other Community available in the rear of building bring your friends and come for Partners for updates from State off Oakland Avenue. Free Pizza poetry, arts, games and more! Representative Karen Clark, Local & Beverages will be provided! If Movies for Teens City Government, Minneapolis you would like more information Fridays, 4–6 p.m. Movie titles by Police, Business Partners, and or would like to get involved with teens airs - all we need is you! Residents. This meeting will take the neighborhood please contact Adult Programs place at the Center for Changing Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email 55+ Nonfiction Book Club Lives in the Centrum Room (2400 her at [email protected]. The Alley Newspaper • September 2013 3 Tales from Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery First burial 160 years ago September 11, 2013 marks the 160th anniversary of the first buri- Tales from Pioneers al in Layman’s (now Minneapolis & Soldiers Cemetery Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery). Carlton John Cressey, Sue Hunter Weir son of a Baptist minister, died 104th in a Series of consumption at the age of ten months and nine days. His was before a survey of the cemetery’s the first of what would be 27,000 markers was conducted during burials in a little less than 60 the Depression. The number of years. The base of a marker is markers, their styles, materials located on Carlton’s grave; the and location were recorded but tablet and inscription disappeared no known photographic study was many years ago, most likely conducted. Consumption/tuberculosis caused billions of deaths Consumption is an ancient enemy. It has caused billions of deaths worldwide. Human bones from the Near East dating back five millennia show the telltale pitting of consumption. Mummies from Egypt ca. 2400 BCE show tubercular decay in their spines. The ancient Greeks described it, too. Around 460 BCE, Hippocrates identified phthisis, or consumption, as the most widespread dis- ease of his age. It was almost always fatal. Because of that, he advised his fol- John Vachon lowers and students against treating late-stage consumption to avoid damage to their reputations. Any disease that consumed any portion of the body was called consumption There is one Depression-era photograph of the cemetery in the Library of Congress collection. It for a long time until 1882 when microbiologist Robert Koch discovered the was taken in 1939 by John Vachon, a 25-year-old St. Paul, MN native. Vachon was hired by the Farm tubercle bacillus. Then it began to be called Tuberculosis. TB is a potentially Security Administration to document living conditions, especially of the poor, during the Depression. fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is The view is of the southwestern section of the cemetery. Note the two buildings in the background; mainly an infection of the lungs caused by a bacterial microorganism tubercle both still exist although the one of the southeast corner of Cedar and Lake is one story shorter. Also bacillus. In the early 1800s TB may have caused about 1/3 of all deaths. Each year there are more than 1.4 million TB-related deaths worldwide. note how small the trees were and the systematic planting of trees along the Lake Street edge. Dracula Coming Soon, October 2! Classic 1931 Movie at Lake Street, Outdoor Walk-In Movie Theatre By Sue Hunter Weir p.m. Arrive early to enjoy a trailer the gate (cash only, please). Children In 1931, as Tod Browning was reel from 1931 and roam throughout under 12 admitted free. Please no shooting Dracula with Bela Lugosi, the cemetery. Bring a blanket or lawn pets, alcoholic beverages or video- George Melford was working from chair to sit on. If your Spanish is a little taping. Take-Up Productions, along the same script on the same sets at rusty, that’s not a problem—the film with All Star Video Productions, is night with a Spanish language cast has English subtitles. $5 Suggested generously offering this event as a and crew. Long thought lost, the film Donation. Tickets are available on- benefit for the Pioneers and Soldiers was re-found in the 1970s, showing line at http://www.brownpapertickets. Cemetery’s fence fund. Hope to see how wildly different the films are. com/event/444947 or you can pay at you there. Many now argue Melford’s film is the This ad for Wonderland Amusement Park, 31st and Lake Street from better version. 1905 to 1911, was recently found beneath wood siding on a house four Join us for a showing of this clas- blocks away. It was in a July 23, 1908 Minneapolis Journal newspaper. sic monster movie at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery on October 2, 2013 at 7 Phillips Avenue of the Arts to open October 25th & 26th at “Taste of Phillips”

Avenues of the Arts have the- state—with a special emphasis on Experienced artists and novices aters, art galleries, open mikes reaching those who do not usu- alike are invited to participate in and studios, as well as access to ally receive quality arts learning the creation of the La Mexicana award-winning restaurants and opportunities. These include the mural and the other art along the other cultural attractions. Which Autism Spectrum Program at Hans Avenue. An open, free studio night makes Phillips an ideal location Christian Andersen School, the is held every Wednesday from 6:30 for the newest one in Minnesota! Multiple Sclerosis Achievement to 8:00 pm at St. Paul’s, 2742 15th WELNA Phillips is more culturally diverse Center in St. Paul, Our Saviour’s Ave. South. For more information, than any community in Minnesota. Housing, Normandale House, St. E-mail [email protected] It has more murals than any other Paul’s Home, Banyan Foundation or “Like” us at “Semilla Project” HARDWARE neighborhood. It is home to the and several block clubs in Phillips. on Face Book. The mural and the world-renowned In the Heart of the “We have found that mosaic is Avenue will be dedicated at “A Beast Puppet and Mask Theater, a wonderful art form for build- Taste of Phillips” October 25 and All Nations Gallery and restaurants ing community and breaking down 26. from all over the world. barriers”, Rev. Patrick Cabello Get a sneak peek of the mural St. Paul’s Lutheran is working Hansel, co-pastor at St. Paul’s at “The Great Fiesta” at St. Paul’s, with partners in the neighborhood says. “It is a set of skills that can September 7 from 4-8 pm. Live • KEYS MADE to build the Phillips Avenue of the be learned by almost anyone, and music (including Sister Species), Arts, an outgrowth of their Semilla the act of sitting together around a Mexican and Scandinavian Food, • LOCKS RE-KEYED Program. “Semilla means seed table working on art lends itself to silent auction, vintage clothing in Spanish,” Artist-in-Residence conversation.” sale, and display of youth photo- • 5 GALLON PAINT Greta McLain says, “we have been The first leg of the Phillips graphs from their upcoming show planting seeds of hope through Avenue of the Arts will go from “Under Construction” • EXCELLENT PRICES our mosaic planters and murals a major new mural on the La This activity is made possible throughout Phillips as a way to Mexicana building at Bloomington by the voters of Minnesota through • RUG DOCTOR RENTAL re-brand our community as a com- and Lake to the Avalon Theater one a grant from the Minnesota State munity of beauty, creativity and block west, then up 15th Avenue Arts Board and the Metropolitan • EXPERT WINDOW/SCREEN REPAIR hope.” to St. Paul’s, home of the Semilla Regional Arts Council, thanks to St. Paul’s Semilla Program Project. Future legs will connect a legislative appropriation from •  has taught mosaics to over 1750 Andersen School, Waite House and the arts and cultural heritage Trailers For Rent– people in Phillips and throughout other organizations in the neigh- fund; and by a grant from the open and one enclosed the metro area. They have taken borhood. The art along the Avenue National Endowment for the Arts. 2201 East Franklin 612-332-4393 the project to over 20 different will include murals, mosaic plant- Additional funding is from the City 2438 Bloomington 612-729-3526 groups and organizations—from ers and sculptures, banners and of Minneapolis Innovative Anti- Phillips to the suburbs and out- poetry and performance places. Graffiti Program. 4 september SERENDIPITY The Alley Newspaper • September 2013

Monarch Festival from page 1 Monarch Festival is free, and mon- arch lovers everywhere are wel- come. Vendors will have Latin and ‘Minnesotan’ food available for sale. Guests are encouraged to bring a water bottle and fill it with water from Minneapolis Tap. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival is produced by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Photos by NENA Board and Nokomis East Guests watch as a volunteer carefully places a research tagged mon- Neighborhood Association, in arch butterfly on a flower in the Nokomis Naturescape at the 2012 collaboration with the University Minneapolis Monarch Festival. of Minnesota’s Monarch Lab, BELOW: Learning about monarch life cycle, tagging for research, and “Monarchs in the Classroom” pro- migration to Mexico in the at the Mpls.Monarch Festival Lab tent. gram. Additional support is pro- Venga a disfrutar de un vided by Univision Minnesota, the evento único junto con sus US Forest Service International Program, UCare, and the Mexican amistades y familia: Consulate. Art and music program- ming is funded by a grant from the “El Festival De Minnesota State Arts Board. Detailed information on the Las Mariposas stage lineup, the Butterfly Fun Run, Monarca” art activities, monarch tagging, and the Nokomis Naturescape will be El Departamento de Parques de Recreación de la Ciudad De available on the Festival website as Minneapolis le extiende una cordial invitación para este evento. Se real- it becomes available: www.monar- izara en el Parque Nokomis ubicado en East Nokomis Parkway y 50th chfestival.org Street el 7 de Septiembre de 10 am a 4pm. No Faltes!! Sep 8, 1-6:30pm: “Shenanigrins and Bridging Festival” returns to Phillips West Kick-off 1PM on Whittier side • a parade • face painting, Simmons fam- of 24th St. Ped. Bridge over 35W • potato sack races ily snow cones Then to Phillips West side for: • limbo contest • pizza • musicians Sarah Burk, Scott • hula hoops 5 PM Blue Lady’s Global Fultz, Benjamin Kelly, Tim • Buddy Goodfellow’s Musical Musical Spectacle: DANCE” at

Photo by Dallas Johnson O’Keefe and Shai Hayo, Carpet Ride the Open Eye Figure Theatre. Rebecca Abas,and • a neighborhood skit in honor For more information about the • dancers from 4 Seasons of dearly-departed Muriel artists behind the event, check out Dance Studio Simmons artistsinstorefronts.com, bridg- • live world music by Siama • art-making ingminneapolis.wordpress.com, Matuzungidi • a disco party on the bridge blueladyperformance.bpt.me or • Lance Pollonaise and friends • a house music dance class fourseasonsdance.com. Hussein Samatar Leader and Phillips Resident has died Saturday August 25, 2013 It is with great sadness and [excerpt from message by heavy hearts that we inform you African Development Center that our Founder and Leader, Board] Hussein Samatar, passed away Good evening, this afternoon from complica-

We invite you to join us for the 9th Annual Native American Day Celebration Sponsored by the Indian Health Board SDPI Diabetes Prevention Program and the U of M Program for Health Disparities Research Photo by ADC tions of his battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Hussein was a courageous and dedicated public servant, and will be missed by many - well beyond those who have benefited from his ambitious initiatives here at ADC, Health and Resource Fair • Cultural Activities • Exhibition Dancing Children’s Activities • Food Demos • Tshirts (while supplies last) the Minneapolis School Board, NiceRide Bike Tours • Famous Dave's and throughout the community.

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of many. We will miss him tre- For health & resource fair information call Tish @ 612-721-9839 or [email protected] For general information call Maria @ 612-721-9803 or [email protected] mendously at the African Go Green: bike • walk • bus • carpool Development Center, and hope www.indianhealthboard.com to honor his dream of building Everyone Welcome! economic opportunities and finan- This is a smoke free & alcohol free event cial sustainability for the vibrant African communities across the

Hussein Samatar see page 6 The Alley Newspaper • September 2013 september SERENDIPITY 5 Peace House Community Moved to New Peace House Photos by Harvey Winje

Phillips Community residents of 73 years, Carl, 101, and Helen Peterson celebrated their Photos by AEON 73rd Wedding Anniversary on “Peace House, 28 Years”, an in-depth article by Catherine Marner on the occasion of the Peace August 25th. Behind Carl and House 28th Anniversary will be featured in October issue of The Alley Newspaper. Helen is their daughter, Janet By Joanne Kosciolek, Aeon Vice Franklin Avenue since 1985 when conditioning, handicapped acces- Gillespie. In the foreground is President, Fund Development & Sister Rose Tillemans opened the sibility, an abundance of natural an anniversary cake and a very Communications door. Peace House Community light, and a beautifully landscaped special photograph of their Peace House stood at 510 begins another chapter at its new yard. A number of tiles from the wedding attire produced in an elaborate 1940 photography location at 1816 Portland Avenue mosaic on the original building studio. South because the original build- were taken and will be installed ing was torn down on August 20th within the pediment above the so the fourth of Hope Community’s front entrance. buildings at Franklin and Portland The Franklin and Portland four NO MOORE Avenues can be built. This fourth corners building development building is the final phase of is a partnership with Aeon and “South Quarter” at each corner of Hope Community. The sustain- Franklin and Portland Avenues -- able, quality apartment homes are 90 new, mixed-income apartment life-cycle apartment options for homes. residents at a range of income The new Peace house is one levels. The development will also and a half blocks from its original include 12 designated apartments

Photo by Harvey Winje home featuring a large gathering for long-term homeless individu- space with vaulted ceiling, a new als and families. kitchen and equipment, central air Ancient Traders Market Two prophets of liberty from different Cities and 1113 E. Franklin Ave. Phillips Community Centuries Minneapolis CLEAN SWEEP - Green Sweep! 21st Century Andrew Moore at E. 33rd St. and Bloomington Ave. 7AM to 3PM Mon. thru Sat. and 19th Century Wendell Phillips, spoke out against racism, AM PM Saturday Oct. 12th, 2013 oppression, greed, and both about liberty for all! On the 50th 8 to 3 Sun. Anniversary week of The March on Washington, the City of Mpls. 612.870.9842 MARK your Calendar! It’s Here Again! has condemned Andrew’s house and his continued work as a www.mariascafe.com prophet of liberty on his front lawn with his public art. 9 to 10 a.m. — Free Breakfast, Sign In, Pick-Up Supplies & your FREE 2012 Clean Sweep T-Shirt - 2 Locations:

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He was Circle of Gentleman group at Little an active member of the commu- Earth of United Tribes. nity and worked to help the elders At the Little Earth of United group at Little Earth. He loved the Tribes gymnasium. From 5-6 small children and tried to make pm Speakers will pay tribute to a difference in the lives of people Wayne’s life and many accom- living in the community. He was plishments on behalf of the com- loved by many. munity that he lived in for many Wayne, Toksa ake wacin- years. A meal served from 6-8 yankinkte! (I will see you again pm. A slideshow will be shown after a while) “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” throughout the event. Any inquiries can be directed Wayne Allen Murphy crossed to 701-460-7468 and/or at Lee Daniels’ The Butler over peacefully to the spirit world [email protected]. “Earth to Earth and Dust to Dust” Lee Daniels’ The Butler” and a server that will lead him to This is the leveling to the ground of the 2529 13th Avenue Washington D.C. and a butler in building formerly Waite House to be the site of a new Banyan Weinstein Company the White House. Community building the week of August 26th-30th. Watch for Biography/Drama What Daniels and screenwriter an article about that development in The Alley October issue. Cast: Forest Whitaker (Cecil Danny Strong do so well is depicts Gaines), Oprah Winfrey (Gloria the African American must main- Gaines), Elijah Kelley (Charlie), tain two faces (aptly illustrated in David Oyelowo (Louis), Cuba W.E.B. Du Bois’s “The Souls of Gooding Jr. (Carter Wilson), Black Folks”) in a white man’s Photo by Harvey Winje Terrence Howard (Howard), world, a survival kit for each and Lenny Kravitz (James every black face as he or she goes Hussein Samatar website kfai.org by Dale Connelly] Holloway), James Marsden about the business of everyday life from page 4 Minneapolis school board (John F. Kennedy, Vanessa Howard McQuitter II in America. member, businessman and Somali Redgrave (Annabeth Westfall), Movie Corner Cecil’s forewarned before he state of Minnesota. community leader Hussein Alan Richman (Ronald Reagan), Howardsmoviecorner.com gets the job as butler from seasoned Hussein is survived by his wife Samatar was buried on Monday Liev Schreider (Lyndon B. butlers to serve the president(s) Ubah, and four children. While we August 26th, within 24 hours of his Johnson), Robin Williams [email protected] and his cabinet members with- do ask that you keep the Samatar death from leukemia. The service (Dwight D. Eisenhower), Ami walking the tightrope against the out listening to any conversations family in your thoughts as they at the Burnsville Mosque of the Ameen (Cecil Gaines, age 15), matrix of racism. among them. Cecil marries Gloria cope during this difficult time, Islamic Institute of Minnesota was Nelsen Ellis (Martin Luther Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) (Oprah Winfrey) a former hotel we also ask you to respect their attended by many of Minnesota’s King Jr.) and Clarence Williams journey starts out in the cotton maid and Louis (David Oyelowo) privacy as they mourn this loss. political leaders, including U.S. III (Maynard.(PG-13) Running fields in Macon, Georgia, in and younger son (Elijah Kelley). ADC Board of Directors Senator Al Franken, Congressman time:132 minutes. Director: Lee 1926,witnesses a horrible ordeal They live in a modest, middle- Hussein Samatar Laid To Rest Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Daniels. Writer: Danny Strong. when the white plantation owner class house in Washington D.C. August 27, 2013 R.T. Rybak, and State Education Lee Daniels’ fictional char- fatally shoots his father for his The “new” Cecil is dressed [Excerpt from KFAI Radio Commissioner Brenda Casselius. acter butler Cecil Gaines based “insubordination”. A few years impeccably in black tuxedo, white on the real life butler Eugene later, Cecil leaves the cotton fields shirt and bow tie and black shoes a time of seven presidencies is ing, her coat and dress spattered by Allen serving in that position in of Georgia for a “better” life and on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. an outstanding achievement on her husband’s blood while Cecil is the White House during seven location. Hungry, tired and weary He’s away from home so much any terms. Cecil started in those in the room trying to comfort her. presidential administrations. Lee he breaks into a store only to find his wife Gloria starts drinking and hallowed halls as a butler under Next is the 36th president Lyndon Daniels’ “The Butler” is essen- an older colored man (Clarence flirts with the next door neigh- Dwight D. Eisenhower (Robin B. Johnson (Liev Schreider) with tially a love story tapestried with William III) who gives him wis- bor Howard (Terrence Howard). Williams), the 34th president the Civil War (and since 1965). the civil rights movement and dom and a job as a bartender His older son Louis goes to of the U.S., 1953-1961, a hero I’d say John Cusack as President Fisk University in Nashville, as Supreme Commander of the didn’t fare well as much a look- Tennessee, where he participates Allied Forces in World War II alike especially with his fake in the Freedom Rides attempting demonstrates his ambivalence nose. (As far as bad makeup, to integrate “whites only” lunch on the 1954 Supreme Court on Mickey Rooney’s character as Mr. counters and to register blacks to Desegregation of Public Schools Yunioshi in the 1961”Breakfast at vote in the South. Cecil doesn’t on the South and sending federal Tiffany’s” is considerably worse.) understand Louis’ political activi- troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, Jimmy Carter is suspiciously and ties nor does Louis understand to protect nine African American manifestly missing leads one his father’s naiveté on the rising children to a previously segre- to think that decision lies at the political climate of civil rights. gated high school in 1957. He feet of the Weinstein Company, Tension, Builds, grinds, and, even did decide to send the troops. The the producers of “Lee Daniels’ explores between father and son, 35th president would be John F. The Butler”. For the 40th presi- especially when Louis joins the Kennedy (James Marsden), the dent, Alan Rickman plays Nancy Black Panther Party. This genera- first Roman Catholic to be elect- Reagan. Fonda invites Cecil to tional gap between father and son ed president, young, good look- a presidential dinner as a guest is a large part of what Mr. Daniels ing senator from Massachusetts. (along with his wife Gloria) not calls a love story in “The Butler.” Kennedy’s life cut short by assas- as a butler. It’s the first time Cecil Just the fact Cecil Gaines sination Jackie Kennedy (Minka sits at a presidential dinner and not worked in the White House over Kelly)is seen sitting on a bed cry- as a butler serving others. The scene juxtaposed between Cecil serving the president and his guests and police turning fire 3440 Bloomington Ave. hoses and German Shepherd dogs Powderhorn park on civil rights marchers is quite minneapolis powerful. Another scene Louis m-f 6:30-6 is in a hotel room with Martin sat 7-5 • sun 7:30-5 Luther King Jr. (Nelsan Ellis). 729-5627 Daniels and Strong shift to Cecil after he retired in 1986, a Organic & scene where he campaigns for Fair Trade Coffee Barak Obama, the first black pres- ident. FREE Wireless Internet Tribute to Eugene Allen, 1919- 2010. The Alley Newspaper • September 2013 7

the word “evil” in her finding Creating Community for LGBTQ A Wiff of Wilf of fraud, breach of contract, and racketeering. People Via the Backyard Initiative Mayor Rybak said he was By Out In the “surprised”, while Governor Backyard, Dayton’s call for “due dili- (a Backyard gence” appeared a tad late. Initiative CHAT) What should be said about Lesbian, gay, a man who openly extorts bisexual, trans- according to a tried and true gender, and business model? Why not call queer (LGBTQ) him a bully from the get go? individuals are Sadly, the Zygmunts of the all ages, races, world make the whole ruling cultures, eth- Photo by Ellen Cleary class look bad. Might they at nicities, religions, social and eco- OIBY Community Health Action Rufus who, after “breaking wind,” is least display some ethics in nomic classes. Sexual orientation Team organizers, through offering Peter Molenaar told by his owner, “Oh Rufus, pee- relation to each other? Well and gender identity questions are free exercise classes, workshops Raise Your Voice yew, you “stink like a Wilf”. Which actually, some do manifest not asked on most national or pertaining to LGBTQ issues, com- begs the question: What is the origin what is referred to as “bour- state surveys, making it difficult munity discussions, a resource web- Rufus the dog belongs to girl- of the phrase “stink like a Wilf”? geois ethics”. Moreover, to estimate the number of LGBTQ site, etc., hope to address some of the friend. I am pleased to say they vors from Nazi occupied Poland. given the calculation that the individuals and their health needs. many health inequities still existing both love me. Evidently, however, The family immigrated to the potentiality of fascism is palpably The Backyard Initiative (BYI) area within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, when left in the care of a fam- United States and commenced the before us, Marxists are duty bound of South Minneapolis is home to transgender, queer (LGBTQ) com- ily member, Rufus was misfed. A purchase of apartment buildings. to recognize this truth. (Under many LGBTQ folks representing munities. In a Rainbow Health remarkable sequence of what is After graduating, “Zygi” joined the circumstances we can’t all be this wide range of diversity. Initiative study released last year, called “breaking wind” resulted. the family business to become Trotskyists!) The importance of the work on LGBTQ people reported feeling To which girlfriend exclaimed head of an affiliate. The company Which brings us, once again, LGBTQ health begun by Out In the less support in their neighborhoods “Oh Rufus, pee-yew, you “stink grew to over a hundred properties, to the holocaust. What makes a Back Yard (OIBY), a Community than non-LGBTQ people. They like a Wilf”. Which begs the ques- including several large malls and bully? A bully is someone who Health Action Team or CHAT identified barriers as not having tion: What is the origin of the 90,000 apartment units. Some say internalizes his oppressor, cyni- of the Backyard Initiative, starts enough time for getting enough phrase “stink like a Wilf”? Zygmunt is worth 1.3 billion dol- cally rebukes the norms of civi- with understanding the history of exercise and not having a safe and A superficial inquiry sug- lars. As most of you know, he is lized conduct, and becomes an oppression and discrimination that convenient place to exercise for gests that variations of the phrase principle owner of the Minnesota oppressor himself. these communities have faced. For transgender people. (“Voices of formed while passing mouth to Vikings. Has “Zygi” ceased to be human? example: in part, because bars and Health: A Survey of LGBTQ health mouth in South Minneapolis. But Note: The key to our under- Dialectically speaking, the answer clubs were often historically the in Minnesota” 2012). as always, we must pursue a deep- standing is the Holocaust con- is yes, but not altogether. Zygmunt only places where LGBT individu- LGBTQ folks in the Backyard er historical analysis. Let’s have nection. looks (and smells) a lot like Rufus als could gather, alcohol abuse has also identified discrimination, prej- a look. More recently, “Zygi” suf- the dog. From the standpoint of been an ongoing problem. OIBY udice in the community, bias in Zygmunt Wilf was born in fered a “spectacular” defeat in working class morality it is then offers classes, educational activities, health care and poverty as important Germany on April 22, 1950. His a 21-year-old dispute with some possible to love them both. and community connections as an issues. OIBY, through its various parents are both Holocaust survi- business partners. The judge used alternative. free programs and classes, provides support to reduce the isolation so many people experience. “Not only are the events healthy, educational and fun, we have also made new friends in the neighborhood and have met all kinds of great people.” Bob Johndrow, community member and class participant. Research suggests that LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrim- ination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Despite many society and cultural gains, experi- ences of violence and victimization are frequent for LGBTQ individu- als. This has long-lasting effects on the individual and the commu- nity. Personal, family, and social acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity affects the men- tal health and personal safety of LGBTQ individuals. (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Report from the Healthy People 2020 Report -US Dept. of Health and Human Services). These disparities exist despite the growing acceptance in parts of the larger community as seen with the recent passage of the same-sex marriage law. OIBY is attempting to address some of these problems through its many activities. *Zumba and several other FREE exercise classes are offered weekly and open to ALL people who live in the area. “I love Zumba outside in Powderhorn Park on a late summer evening with the amazing Bernice Arias instructor and 70 happy, dancing people of every race, age, shape and size. Even the spectators are happy and smiling, enjoying the music and the sense of com- munity.” Pam Costain, community participant (*see the BYI Back Page for more about the Out in the Backyard CHAT and a list of all of their classes.)

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Being OUT in the Back Yard: A BYI Community Health Action Team Out in the Backyard CHAT has created an interactive website: www.outinthebackyard.org. LGBTQ folks are invited to go to the website to learn about events and activities of OIBY and to connect with resources and information in the LGBTQ communities. Please log- on and add LGBTQ information and activities. The organizers want to make the website a one-stop site for LGBTQ and their community allies. Like us on our Facebook Page, Out in the Backyard.

to start other classes on art and Classes sponsored by OIBY are Photo Credit: DenissePhoto Credit: Velez holistic health. We also host cul- FREE and OPEN TO ALL! (see By Members the BYI Community people living in the Backyard. exercise, health care and info turally specific classes and events. sidebar for a list of classes cur- Health Action Team One community member stated: sharing. Thanks so much! When I On Sept. 3, an Introduction to rently offered.) “All the classes Out in the Backyard (OIBY), as “I love the way your events cre- see the diversity and interaction in Ayurveda class will be offered are free of charge and I believe a Community Health Action Team ate health, happiness and com- these classes at Powderhorn Park, from 7-9 pm in the Powderhorn this makes it possible for a lot or CHAT, is part of the Backyard munity connection among such a I am blown away!” Park building. It will be taught by of participants to practice fit- Initiative (BYI). OIBY sponsors wide, diverse population in our To counter many of the oppres- Marcia Meredith, a nurse practi- ness and health who otherwise classes, other events, and uses neighborhood-you’re helping our sive realities facing LGBTQ tioner and outstanding Ayurvedic wouldn’t because of financial rea- fitness, dance, wellness, and nutri- community be physically healthy people, OIBY CHAT creates a practitioner/leader in the Twin sons. Thanks so very much for tion classes as a way to build com- but also creating a healthy social space to connect with commu- Cities. Ayurveda is the ancient everything you do, Out in the munity and improve the health of environment.” nity through healthy activities that healing traditions from India inte- Backyard,” Yader Madriz, class lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender Mili Dutta, one of the founders nurture well-being, reduce isola- grated into western culture and participant and queer (LGBTQ) individuals of the Out in the Backyard CHAT tion, lower stress, improve mental now being brought into hospi- along with the many other diverse group said “A few years ago, health, offer support, and connect tal settings around the country. Photo Credit: MaggiePhoto Credit: McEvoy Photo Credit: D Mad Photography Photo Credit: Out in the Backyard Zumba class, Bernice Arias, instructor, classes Monday and Fridays Out in the Backyard Bollywood class, Wednesdays 6:30 Powderhorn Park 6:30 outdoors at Powderhorn Park in the summer and indoors the remainder of the year building. Having fun after the Holi celebration.

The Backyard Initiative (BYI) is a partner- when everyone in the Backyard community members. Through ship between the Cultural Wellness Center, Initiative was talking about its activities, OIBY also hopes Back Yard Initiative Back Page Allina Health Systems and the Community to Somali, Latina, African American to reduce stereotypes that exist The BYI Back Page is produced each month as a collab- improve the health of the 45,000 residents community health, I realized no about LGBTQ people by connect- orative venture between the BYI Communications CHAT living in the “backyard”, in the neighborhoods one was talking about Queer ing to our neighbors in our diverse of Powderhorn, East Phillips, Midtown Phillips, health,” . So this is how Out in the Backyard community. Free com- & Alley Communications, Inc., publisher of The Alley West Phillips, Ventura Village, Central, and Backyard CHAT started. “Since munity meals are also offered 3 or Newspaper. The Communications CHAT works with BYI Corcoran. In addition to OIBY there are ten the beginning, we have organized 4 times a year. CHAT (Community Health Action Teams) each month other Cultural Health Action Teams (CHATs) and engaged hundreds of people. In addition to wonderful free as a “resource CHAT” – helping to get the news and focused on improving the health of the We still have an important goal classes, OIBY has sponsored other activities of the BYI out to the broader community. residents of the backyard through a variety of to connect people to each other events: coordinated a community cultural health and community projects. and to resources, and we still have discussion on bullying; held work- For info on the BYI, please work to do.” Lundi Dougsdottir, shops on legal rights, wills, power call the Cultural Wellness Center, class attendee states: “Love the of attorney, and end of life health 612-721-5745. community building work through directives; hosted neighborhood potlucks; worked on efforts to Good Health Includes FREE CLASSES WITH Out In the BackYard! pass the same-sex marriage law, Healthy Feet! Everyone in the • stretching out in Yoga class- and offered an environmental class community is wel- es, Saturdays, 10 am (on the in partnership with the Women’s In many conditions, including Your feet

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in these FREE and fun • Self-Defense, periodically classes sponsored offered at Five Elements Initiative, OIBY is a small group of enthusiastic volunteers organiz- The foot care clinic will teach you 115,000 by Out in the Back Martial Arts ing free classes and activities in to care for your feet so you don't Yard. Drop in as time allows. Learn • Introduction to Ayurveda South Minneapolis. OIBY began miss a step. miles yoga, Zumba, Bollywood (dance exer- class, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7-9 pm, offering exercise classes during cise from India), and hip hop at the Powderhorn Park building the winter of 2012 with 5 people Our nurses will assess your feet in your Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Not only are the classes free and attending one class and now has for loss of sensation and skin - Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S open to everyone but also a fun way grown to 190 people attending conditions, and treat your feet to lifetime Perhaps you’ve already seen some of to get to know new people, reduce weekly. In the fall of 2012, OIBY a soothing soak and massage. your neighbors stress, have fun, and to connect with developed collaborative program- • dancing Zumba (a Latin your neighbors. The year round classes ing with the Minneapolis Park & inspired cardio work out class), are held outside in the park during Recreation Board at Powderhorn Park where many of the year Mondays and Fridays, 6:30 pm summer months and move indoors the round classes and events are held- PNC (on the stage) remainder of the year. outdoors in the summer, indoors • doing Hip Hop or Bollywood ( a More information is available on the the remainder of the year. dance style from Hindi films), group’s Facebook page. “Like us” on: Out OIBY wants to continuously FOOTCARE CLINIC Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (by the in the Backyard or visit our web page: add classes based on feedback park building) www.outinthebackyard.org from the community. Based on Last Wednesday of the Month such requests, we are planning 8 | The Alley Newspaper • September 2013