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Leading with art:

Mhiripiri Gallery showcases Shona stone sculptures from Zimbabwe

By Nadvia Davis The sounds of gospel artist Mahalia Jackson played softly in the background as guests walk through the eccentric space of the Mhiripiri (pronounced Meeri-Peeri) Gallery, 9001 Penn Ave. S, Bloomington.

This unique art gallery houses a variety of Shona (a people of Zimbabwe) sculptures and paintings from Zimbabwe including paintings by the owner himself, Rex Mhiripiri. One of Mhiripiri’s favorite subjects to capture, elephants, is reflected in this week’s cover of Insight News. The panting is a wonderful reflection of the man … vibrant, strong and full of life.

Born in central Zimbabwe, Mhiripiri, 82, developed an interest in painting early in life. Without any formal art training or education, Mhiripiri said he made a living painting based on a gift that he received from God. After spending many hours practicing different styles of painting, Mhiripiri sold his first piece at the age of 20.

He later relocated to Minnesota and opened the doors of the Mhiripiri Gallery in 1986. Initially, Mhiripiri had the help of contractors and architects to design the gallery space, but beyond that he has facilitated the gallery on his own for more than 31 years.

As it stands, the Mhiripiri Gallery is the largest Black privately owned gallery in the Midwest. The gallery space is 5,200 square feet spread across two levels. Mhiripiri currently houses more than 200 sculptures and paintings in his gallery. He features work from 30 independent sculptors, most of whom are originally from Zimbabwe.

For Mhiripiri there’s a uniqueness to Zimbabwean sculptures.

“Other African countries make wood sculptures, whereas (those from) Zimbabwe (do) stone sculptors,” said Mhiripiri.

All of the art featured at Mhiripiri Gallery is available to take home … for the right price. The pieces range in price from less than $100 to the most expensive piece in the gallery, $150,000. The $150,000 sculpture is titled “Father & Son” and is made out of opal stone by sculptor Bernard Matemera.

Today, Mhiripiri acknowledges the longstanding reputation of the gallery and his incredible artistic abilities as a painter.

However, above all else he considers himself a Christian business man.

“I’m a successful artist, but I’m not important. It doesn’t matter what others think of me. What God thinks of me is what matters,” said Mhiripiri.

For more information or to visit the Mhiripiri Gallery go to www.mhiripiri.com.

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Artist Rex Mhiripiri at his gallery, in Bloomington with several of his works behind him on the wall.

“Family,” a 600-pound opal stone sculpture by artist, Andy Kandemiri, on display at Mhiripiri Gallery. The sculpture sales for $28,000.

This trio of Zimbabwean sculptures is one of several collections available for purchase at Mhiripiri Gallery in Bloomington.

“HHH,” a unique profile of Hubert H. Humphrey painted by Rex Mhiripiri.

This stunning 1,000-pound spring stone sculpture is more than five feet tall and retails at Mhiripiri Gallery for $50,000.

Trump can’t deport the American “Dreamers” without a fight NNPA Newswire Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux Our 45th president swept into office with a foundation of racist claims.

First, the very basis of his political participation was his false assertion (for which he has never apologized), President Barack Obama was not born in the United States. Using the “birther” movement as a basis, “45” signaled to every random racist out there he was willing to ignore truth to attack President Obama.

Then, he used horrible rhetoric to describe Mexican people as violent rapist, followed by his usual “and some of them are very nice.” He suggested a federal judge could not do his job because he was

of Mexican descent. And much of his campaign was focused on deporting people. And the pace of deportations has increased since he took office.

Now, he has snatched stability away from a group of young people called “Dreamers” have built.

These young folks were brought to these United States by parents who came to this country illegally. In legal limbo and unable to apply for jobs or college admission, many of these young people lived in the shadows, working under the table or not at all, piecing together livelihoods as best they could.

President Obama grappled with this issue and, through executive order (because Congress would not act), created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Attorneys general in some states have described the program as illegal and have threatened to sue for its elimination. U.S. Attorney

General Jeff Sessions said he would not defend the program, because President Obama “overreached” in its establishment. So, the camerahogging “45” actually allowed Sessions (who he very recently dissed) to announce that DACA will end, although there is a “grace period” of six months.

I don’t think many understand how many hoops childhood arrivals must jump through to attain “dreamer” status. They must pay almost $500 every two years and fill out more than a dozen forms to qualify, including forms that detail income, expenses and assets. They must have a work permit. If they move, they must inform the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service. And they can’t leave the country without permission, which is only sparingly granted, and usually only for educational purposes.

Requests to visit relatives are rarely granted and, even when permission is granted, there is no guarantee “dreamers” will be

allowed back into the country.

So, while President Obama did a great thing by creating DACA, the program does not go far enough. “Dreamers” do not have the same privileges that other citizens have, and they have more responsibilities. Their status can also be revoked if they have had any interactions with “law enforcement” officers, and we all know how that one goes.

While it appears that “45” has given dreamers some hope by delaying enforcement of DACA elimination for six months, and by making nice with Democratic leaders, the drama of dangling possibilities in front of folks and then snatching them away is typical “45” showmanship and irrationality. The fact Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House parrot, raised Black unemployment in a White House press conference is further evidence of this administration’s racism. Has there been any other time when these people have mentioned Black unemployment?

Part of the reason “45” is revoking DACA has to do with his anti-Mexican, antiimmigrant, racist biases.

But part has to do with his administration’s attempt to eliminate anything Obama from our government. It is pathetically appalling to watch the way that “45” and his minions are obsessed with President Obama and the work he did.

As an example, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who I call “Secretary DeVoid” (of good sense), has decided to “examine” the Obama approach to campus rape. She is more concerned, it seems, with those accused of rape or sexual assault than with the victims. FBI data shows only 5 percent of rape accusations are false. We should be more concerned about those who won’t come forward than those who are unjustly accused.

But someone who works for a genital-grabber might well see things differently.

Similarly, an Obama-era regulation that would have

the EEOC collect data on pay differences by ethnicity and gender in companies with more than 100 employees has been suspended and so-called woman’s advocate, Ivanka Trump, said collecting such data really doesn’t matter. As many as 800 Obama executive orders and regulations have been reversed.

We shouldn’t be surprised that DACA has met the same fate.

Dreamers aren’t going to simply slink back across borders to countries they have never known as adults. Moments after Sessions’ announcement, Dreamers and sensible Americans took it to the streets in protest. They are letting “45” and his sidekicks know their dream won’t be deferred. We should all be inspired by their activism and stand with them for justice.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author. Her latest book, “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and Public Policy,” is available via amazon.com.

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First African-American police chief in Minneapolis history

Arradondo sworn in as chief

By Harry Colbert, Jr. Managing Editor @HarryColbertJr History was made official on Sept. 8 as Medaria Arradondo was sworn in as chief of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Several hundred residents and well-wishers packed inside of auditorium at Sabathani Community Center, a place just blocks from where Arradondo grew up in South Minneapolis.

Arradondo’s swearing in is significant, as he is the first African-American police chief in the city’s 150-year history.

While Arradondo had written prepared remarks, when the time came the sheet went missing so the new chief spoke openly and candidly to the

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Dayton and Smith cite Carter’s experience, leadership, vision in making endorsement

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Nyasia Arradondo (right), pins the badge on the new Minneapolis police chief, her father, Medaria Arradondo.

Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith announced their endorsements of Melvin Carter to be the next mayor of Saint Paul.

Dayton and Smith have worked closely with Carter over the past three years as he led the Children’s Cabinet in

the Governor’s office, working to increase access to early

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People of Color Career Fair aims to close the gap in hiring Thousands of job seekers are expected to take to the Minneapolis Convention Center Oct. 10 for the People of Color Career Fair.

Billed as the Twin Cities’ largest career fair dedicated to professionals of color, candidates will have the opportunity to network with more than 40 of the state’s employers offering plentiful of hiring opportunities.

While Minnesota has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, when it comes to people of color the rates are dismal. Nearly 15 percent of African-American and Hispanic populations are unemployed, compared to less than 3 percent of their white counterparts.

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Empower Me Tour coming to the Twin Cities

UNCF institutions offering millions in academic scholarships Education challenges are great in Minnesota, but one challenge – the challenge of paying for college – is being made easier.

Making it through high school prepared to enter college is the first critical education milestone in a student’s plan for a brilliant future, but the cost of college oftentimes leaves deserving young minds without the opportunity to advance academically.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour is a free, traveling college-and-careerreadiness roadshow presented in partnership with Target. The tour was created nine years ago by Wells Fargo to inspire students to take control of their futures by pursuing a four-year college

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degree and graduating with an education that prepares them for the challenges they will face in the 21st century and beyond.

The Empower Me Tour affords students the opportunity to participate in HBCU workshops with speakers, presenters and recruiters who will be offering onsite admissions and academic scholarships.

“Getting students of color to and through college is an attainable goal that UNCF is making a reality through programs such as the Empower Me Tour,” said Paulette Jackson, UNCF’s vice president of National Development.

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Talaya Quinn, a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis was selected as a Target scholar admitted to Wilberforce University in Ohio during last year’s Empower Me Tour. When asked what the scholarship meant to her, Quinn said, “The honor allowed me to stay self-motivated as a leader within my family

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Business Even with advanced degrees, Black women earn less than white men

By Bria Nicole Stone NNPA Newswire Contributor Black women have to work seven extra months to earn what white men were paid in 2016.

On average, Black women make 67 cents on the dollar compared to white men. In a recent blog post to mark Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, researchers at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) analyzed and debunked myths concerning the reasons why Black women earn less than white men.

Some people mistakenly believe if Black women simply worked harder, they would earn higher wages.

However, according to EPI,

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the truth is, “Black women work more hours than white women.

They have increased work hours 18.4 percent since 1979, yet the wage gap relative to white men has grown.”

The EPI blog post said the growth in annual hours is “larger for Black women than for white women and men” who work in low-paying jobs and, “both Black and white workers have increased their number of annual hours in response to slow wage growth” and “working moms are significant contributors to this trend.”

Half of Black women who have jobs are working moms compared to 44.5 percent of white women.

Another common myth associated with the pay gap between Black women and white men is that Black women would earn higher wages, if they were more educated.

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Black women are 67 cents to every dollar a white man makes.

“Two-thirds of Black women in the workforce have some postsecondary education, 29.4 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher,” according to the blog post. “Black women are paid less than white men at every level of education.”

According to EPI, Black women with less than a high school diploma make $10.62 on

average compared to white men who make $15.16. Black women with advanced degrees earn $31.57 compared to white men, who make $48.27.

The racial wage gap persists in jobs dominated by Black women and jobs dominated by white men, according to EPI, dispelling the myth that Black women earn less due to their career choices.

“While white male physicians and surgeons earn, on average, $18 per hour more than Black women doing the same job, the gap for retail salespersons is also shocking, at more than $9 an hour,” according to EPI researchers.

Valerie Wilson, the director of race, ethnicity, and the economy at EPI said that career choice and education have little to do with the pay gap between Black women and white men.

“Black women, whether

FUNdraising Good Times

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So, you’re ready to launch – or re-launch – your nonprofit?

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earn the same as a white man.

While the wage gap for Black women is caused by both gender and racial disparities, there are still ways to help minimize and close the pay gap between Black women and their counterparts.

Wilson said that economic policy in the U.S. can play a much larger role in minimizing the pay gap.

“We have antidiscrimination laws, but we must enforce those laws and ensure they are effective. There also has to be greater pay transparency,” said Wilson. “Other things that can help raise wages is collective bargaining. Also, Black women are known to be in lower-paying occupations, so raising the minimum wage would be very helpful. We need to make sure that Black women are being paid what they’re worth.

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they make the same career choice (as white men) or not, will still earn less than white men,” said Wilson. “This can be in any career choice whether it is a male- dominated or a femaledominated career. We have seen that even in fields that are more common for women, men still make more than Black women in that career field.”

Wilson said even though wages are growing faster for women than men, Black women still don’t see much benefit.

“While white women do make less than white men, they still earn quite a bit more than Black women,” said Wilson.

“Women’s Equal Pay Day was held sometime in April while Black Women’s Equal Pay day is held in July.”

Equal Pay Day is the day it calculated to equate to the number of extra days in a year a woman would have to work to

talk? Listen? Plot and plan?

Review your finances? Visit organizations that inspire you? The answer is, “Yes” and more.

When starting or restarting, be strategic. You definitely need to plot and plan. And make commitments to your teammates. Forget about hierarchy – at least for the moment. Teams can go a lot further than a leader. Its simple math – there’s more of you. If you can’t rely on each other and trust each other then you don’t have a team.

You might have a founder, an executive director, board members, volunteers and maybe staff. But you don’t have a team, so you’re not ready to launch, start or restart.

Trust, accountability and transparency are nonnegotiable. No secrets and no excuses. You also have to know what you are all about.

Here are some

suggestions to help you – and your team – get specific.

First, know your vision.

Be able to communicate it in one sentence. Make sure your vision is specific.

Also, know your top three goals. Getting more specific, know what you want to accomplish in each of the next three years. Know the primary strategies you will deploy to accomplish your goals. Take a moment to write things down. For each year, write down your goal followed by a primary strategy for achieving it. You can have multiple goals in a year, but start with one.

Determine what resources you will need.

These can include money, relationships, technology and access to information.

Identify your resources and ask, “how can we secure these?” Write down your answers. Have a Plan A and a Plan B at a minimum.

Know how you will measure our impact. You may feel that doing something is better than doing nothing, but remember – if you end up asking people to financially support your work they may just want to know about your impact.

Once you launch – or re-launch – you may find yourself on a perpetual treadmill of activities that take all your energy and attention. So take time now to ask questions and document your answers. You need a strategic directions document, so you don’t find yourself running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

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Hennepin County Attorney review begins in Damond case The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension submitted to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (Sept. 12) its investigation into the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond by a Minneapolis Police Officer.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and several senior prosecutors will now review the case file to determine what, if any, charges might be brought in the July 15 shooting of Damond

by Officer Mohamed Noor.

Damond called police to

report what she thought was a sexual assault in progress.

When police arrived Damond approached the squad car with Noor as a passenger.

Noor shot past his partner and struck Damond. According to a statement given by Noor, he said he heard a loud bang and believed it to be a gunshot. The shooting made international headlines and eventually lead to the resignation of former chief, Janeé Harteau.

Public trust in the department was already frayed with the shooting death of Jamar

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Clark – an unarmed 24-year-old – shot and killed in November of 2015. That shooting led to 18 straight days of protest outside of the department’s Fourth Precinct headquarters. The officers involved in that shooting were not charged by Freeman and remain on the force.

A week prior to the Damond shooting a Minneapolis Police Officer responding to an alarm call shot two family dogs after he jumped the fence of the home where alarm call originated. In that case a

family member accidentally set off the alarm. That shooting remains under investigation.

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges selected Medaria Arradondo to replace Harteau.

Arradondo, who is the city’s first African-American chief, was sworn in Sept. 8.

It is likely to take several weeks before Freeman announces his decision whether or not to charge Noor.

The opening of North market this Fall creates opportunity for the community celebrate the Market’s arrival by adding their name to the exterior wall of the building.

Pillsbury United Communities launches Building Blocks for Greater Goodness Campaign runs through Sept. 30. Residents, businesses and organizations in the North Minneapolis zip codes 55405, 55411, 55412

and 55430 can put their name on the building for $50. For all others, the cost is $75.

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Artist rendering of the forthcoming North Market in Minneapolis.

Residents, families, businesses, and organizations are invited to put their name on the exterior wall of North Market, which will open later this Fall at the corner of 44th and Humboldt Avenues North, through the Building Blocks for Greater Goodness campaign running through Sept. 30.

Later this Fall, Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), in partnership with North Memorial and community partners, will open a nonprofit social enterprise that will bring together a full-service grocery store with health and wellness services and programs.

Construction is underway and PUC is launching the Building Blocks for Greater Goodness

campaign to connect neighbors to the Market. As part of design, the exterior wall along Humboldt will be filled with more than 600 names of individuals, families, organizations and businesses from the community.

“Many of us living in North Minneapolis don’t have a grocery store that’s easy to get to, and that’s about to change. This market will give people access to good food at affordable prices, and support from family nutritionists, dieticians and wellness programs. This is a turning point toward better health in our community,” said Chanda Smith Baker, chair of the Building Blocks campaign.

North Minneapolis is a community of 67,000 people,

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currently served by one grocery store and 36 convenience stores.

The idea for North Market came from the community, through a series of conversations about access to nutritious food at affordable prices. It represents a new model for a communitybased social enterprise that leaders hope will be looked to from around the nation.

“This Market has come from the community,” said Baker. “And when we thought about how best to reflect the community’s role within the building, we thought the best way was to put the names of people from the community on the outside wall for all to see.”

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By Carmen Robles Afrodescendientes Groans, moans, howling … oh my!

These are the sounds coming from the corner of Hamline and Hoyt avenues, and it’s not even Halloween. It’s Round 11 of the ten-week Insight 2 Health Fitness Challenge at the FIT Lab located at 1583 Hamline Avenue in Falcon Heights.

The class of round 11 began on Sept. 9, with the usual fanfare associated with the starting line of any adventure. The mood among participants reminiscent of New Year’s resolutions,

New Chief From 3 approving audience. Arradondo said not only has the face at the top changed, but the old ways of policing are too changing.

He said the focus would be on community.

“This community has always supported me. This support is nothing new,” said Arradondo. “I’m a product and reflection of my community. As that reflection, every day I will lead with integrity, dignity and fairness.”

Arradondo said restoring trust is a primary mission under his leadership.

“To be untruthful is like a bucket with a hole; no one with any sense would ever trust

many of us sharing our personal commitment to this life changing challenge.

Kick off day is always so exciting. The mission is transformation: Combining fitness, nutrition and emotional support into a winning formula for improving quality of life.

Meeting the other participants, some more nervous than me, is the best part since I’ve come to realize they will be my greatest cheerleaders.

I love meeting the newbies, many nervous, like deer caught in headlights, the uncertainty clearly visible in their eyes.

Half way through the challenge, the look changes into a look of determination. “I’m in it to win it” clearly the fresh look in their eyes.

Another fun observation day one is getting the dreaded but pivotal measurements and weigh in.

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it,” said Arradondo. “We as a department must continue to build trust in our community.”

Tensions between Minneapolis police and people of color have been longstanding, but they reached a boiling point in November of 2015 with the shooting death of 24-yearold Jamar Clark, and unarmed African-American shot by two white officers. That incident led to 18 days of protests and occupation outside of the department’s Fourth Precinct. It was Arradondo who was credited with helping to quell tensions and he thus emerged as a trusted voice within the department.

The tipping point that further eroded trust in the department – and led to the resignation of former chief, Janeé Harteau – came this past July 15 when Justine Ruszczyk Damond was shot and killed by a Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges (left) and newly sworn in police chief, Medaria Arradondo. officer. Damond, who is white, was shot and killed when officers responded to Damond’s call for a

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the matter and turned over its finding to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.

In selecting Arradondo as chief, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges said he is the right person at the right time.

“This is a milestone that is too long in coming, but as a wise person once said, ‘the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second-best time is today,’” said Hodges.

Dr. Josie Johnson, a pillar in the Twin Cities, told the chief he has the full support of the community.

“We as citizens are obligated to help you and trust you as chief,” said Johnson.

“The history of our community and police is complicated. We hope your role as chief will open a new chapter.”

Carter’s vision for Saint Paul as a city that works for everyone.

“As the director of my Children’s Cabinet, Melvin Carter has been a thoughtful, passionate, and effective leader, who has worked hard to give kids strong starts and better chances of success in school and life,” said Dayton in a statement. “As a resident of St. Paul, I know Melvin Carter will bring that same leadership to his work to make St. Paul a city that works for everyone.

I look forward to calling him St. Paul’s next mayor.”

“Now more than ever, we need strong local leaders who will fight to improve the lives of every Minnesotan and protect the progress we’ve made in cities across our great state.

Melvin Carter has a clear vision for the future of St. Paul as a city that works for everyone, with greater opportunities for every family and local business, and every single St. Paul neighborhood,” said Smith. “I am proud to support Melvin Carter for mayor of St. Paul.”

The governor and lieutenant governor join a growing field of those who have endorsed Carter.

Other endorsements include Rep. Keith Ellison (D-5th), City Council President Russ Stark, State Sens. Sandy Pappas (DFL65), Jeff Hayden (DFL-62), and Bobby Joe Champion (DFL-59), Reps. Rena Moran (DFL-65A), Carlos Mariani (DFL-65B), Ilhan Omar (DFL-60B), and Peggy Flanagan (DFL-46A) and a majority of the St. Paul School Board.

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CBC members host forum about racism on college campuses

By Lauren Victoria Burke and Freddie Allen Congressional Democrats, led

by Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the ranking member on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, recently hosted a forum on Capitol Hill dealing with the racial climate on America’s college campuses.

Conyers said recent signals from the Justice Department hint at a change in administration policy and new attacks on affirmative action programs.

“This is not the time for the federal government to retreat from protecting equality in higher education,” said Conyers.

Student leaders, college diversity officials, and legal experts discussed the role of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in ensuring students are welcomed to a safe, inclusive learning environment free of harassment and intimidation on the basis of race, color or national origin.

“Title VI remains a critical tool in eliminating

Career Fair From 3 and employers. Not only is the semi-annual event connecting professionals of color with employers who are ready to hire them, it is also providing a much-needed resource for companies seeking to improve their diversity workforce recruitment and retention

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“Wes” Gobar, the president of the Black Student Alliance at the University of Virginia also delivered remarks during the forum. Both documented specific incidents of racism on their campuses.

Dumpson was the target of a series of racist acts in May, when someone hung bananas in nooses around American University’s campus; some of

the bananas were marked with “AKA,” the letters of Dumpson’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

The incident occurred a day after Dumpson was elected the first African-American female student body president.

“In America we tend to think of racism and white supremacy in the most blatant and hateful individuals and forms of discrimination like the (Ku Klux Klan), NeoNazis, and the alt-right, while ignoring the more subtle and systemic forms,” said Gobar.

“It is important to condemn the most visible elements of white supremacy, but we must further address these subtle and systemic forms.”

Gobar said he has heard racial slurs and racists comments yelled by white supremacists during the rally in August, repeated in hushed tones on campus. He has also seen anonymous posts written online calling Black students “monkeys” and messages on campus written in chalk suggesting Blacks have lower IQs than whites.

“At a recent student council meeting, one student said, ‘Thomas Jefferson raped Black women, but so did everyone

else at the time,’” recalled Gobar. “Well before Aug. 11 and (Aug.) 12, this has been the climate for students of color at the University of Virginia and this climate has served as an unnecessary burden towards our learning experience.”

The student leader said many incoming students of color now feel scared and unwelcomed at the University of Virginia after the white supremacist rally on campus.

“To tell the truth, this is a nearly constant feeling on campus,” said Gobar. “There are pervasive incidents of harassment like this every year and they are by no means isolated.”

Systemic problems require systematic solutions, said Gobar.

He noted Black student enrollment at the University of Virginia is only 6.4 percent and recommended more funding for existing scholarships, financial aid and fellowships that target underrepresented groups. He also advocated for increasing the funding for organizations that serve minority populations on campus.

“The status quo can longer be acceptable,” said Gobar.

and underemployment gap among people of color. The last fair boasted more than 2,000 attendees, with several hiring successes, including Sina Pleggenkuhle who landed a job as a group sales account executive with the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Omaar Balton, who now works as a human relations associate for Public Works, City of Minneapolis and Deondra Avery, who secured a position as a training coordinator for the State of Minnesota.

“We are excited about

the results we have already seen,” Smith-Akinsanya told Insight News. “There is nothing more important than access to a good-paying job and the quality of life that Minnesota has to offer. Not only are we putting candidates in the same room with employers who are looking for them, we are calling on all CEOs to ‘lead out loud’ and demonstrate their personal commitment to inclusion and a diverse workforce. Together, we are creating a bold and necessary solution to an urgent problem. And, it’s working.”

Presented by Midco, State of Minnesota and Thrivent Financial, participating employers include U.S. Bank, Comcast, Metro Transit, Target, Allianz Life Insurance of North America, Bremer Bank, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, General Mills, Parsons Electric, Cargill, Ordway, Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis, Securian, RBC Wealth Management, Andersen Corporation, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, creative ad agency Carmichael Lynch and Sleep Number.

The Fall 2017 People of Color Career Fair takes place Oct. 10 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Room 200 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, located at 1301 2nd Ave. S. The event is free and open to the public, with advance registration recommended.

Attendees will also have access to a free headshot and can download a free Metro Transit bus or train ride to and from the event.

To register or for more information, visit POCCareerFair.com.

The Empower Me Tour is free for all participants. Parents are invited to attend the opening kick-off at Minneapolis Public

Schools Headquarters, 1250 W. Broadway Ave., on Sept. 21.

The tour takes place the next day (Sept.22) at the Minneapolis

Convention Center. The tour then heads to Oakland on Oct. 18 – Oct. 19, Chicago Nov. 1 – Nov. 2, Cincinnati Nov. 15

– Nov. 16 and Dallas Dec. 4 – Dec. 5. Additional information is available online at www.

EmpowerMeTour.org.

discrimination in schools,” said Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. “It was a tool that was originally shared by the Department of Justice and by private plaintiffs. Now, we’re faced with an administration that is hostile towards civil rights – hostile to the Office of Civil Rights, itself.”

Ifill said that even though the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the merits of affirmative action, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing a unit in the Department of Justice to challenge the law at colleges and universities across the nation.

In the wake of violent protests and the white nationalists’ rally in Charlottesville, Va., University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan testified at the forum on what the university has done in the past and is trying to do in the future to promote diversity.

Sullivan referenced past acts of naming various locations on campus after AfricanAmericans.

Sullivan, Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer and the Charlottesville City Council

have been criticized for not being more prepared for the “Unite the Right” rally and violence and mayhem that erupted in the small college town. The gathering was billed, weeks beforehand online, as “one of the largest gatherings of white supremacists in U.S. history.”

Taylor Dumpson, the student government president at American University and Weston

efforts.

“There’s overwhelming evidence showing that a more diverse workforce increases competitiveness,” said Brad Hewitt, CEO of Thrivent Financial, in a statement.

“Getting this right is particularly important for Thrivent as we serve the broader community.”

With Sharon SmithAkinsanya, founder and executive producer, at the helm, the career fair is also working directly with CEOs such as Hewitt to help solve the overall unemployment

and class and provided me the opportunity to focus on impacting the women around me and within my family.”

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Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, gave remarks during a forum on racism on college campuses on Capitol Hill. This photo was taken during a meeting with civil rights leaders and then-candidate Hillary Clinton at National Urban League Headquarters in New York City in 2015.

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Why men act the way they do Man Talk

By Timothy Houston There is a method to the “madness� of male behavior.

The way a man thinks, though not always predictable, is based on his very basic design. The way a man acts and thinks is not only predicated on this design, but he is a direct

reflection of it. Here are some basic principles to help explain why men act the way they do.

Men act the way they do because they have an emotional suppressor. This makes them appear to be void of emotions, but this is a part of his design at creation. Man would need this emotional suppressor to hunt, fish, and wage war if needed. His emotional suppressor allowed him to guard the wall on foreign shores or stare down the lion without fear in his eyes. This part of his design is not a mistake because the world we live in still requires men to execute justice, or kill in protection of others.

Also, men act the way they do because of the way they process thought. Because it takes time of him to process, his true response to his feelings may be delayed and his first reaction may not be a correct one. If he is forced to give an immediate answer to an emotionally charged question, he will though logic choose the safest response.

After he has time to logically think about it and connect the “what I am feeling� to his emotions, he will mostly likely need to change his first respond.

Men act the way they do because all men have two natures. An external one that

desires what he sees, and an internal one that desires what is in his heart. When a man see’s externally what is stored in is heart, good or bad, he will go after it. Because the desire of man’s heart will manifest itself in external behavior, this desire has led some men to greatness and brought others to ruin. The two natures of a man is one of the greatest unseen forces that impact his psyche.

Finally, men act the way they do because they have unlimited potential. What you see in a man is only a fraction of what he can be. The ground that man was created from gave birth

to everything you see with the naked eye. Everything you use from cars to computers, to oil and nuclear energy came from the ground. So no matter what a man has accomplished, he like the earth from which he came, is capable of producing more. This belief directs his psyche. When a man sees himself as limited, he will become selfish and insecure.

But when a man draws energy and passion from his unlimited potential, his psyche is healthy and whole.

Understanding why me act the way they do is very important part of healthy male interaction.

A baby boy has everything he

needs. He will not get any new hands, heart, back, or brain.

But the ones he has must be developed in a healthy way.

Everyone that comes in contact with that baby boy impacts his psyche in some way. Be careful.

The male psyche is very fragile, you can foster it or crush it, and the rest of his life will be impact by it. This will have an impact on his emotional health, and his future potential.

Timothy Houston is an author, minister, and motivational speaker. To get copies of his books, for questions, comments or more information, go to www. tlhouston.com.

Estes breaks ground on new chapel An anchoring business in North Minneapolis, Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services broke ground on its new location, across the street from its current home at Penn and Plymouth Avenues North. Started

by Richard Estes in 1962, the funeral home has been at its current location since 1987. The Sept. 14 groundbreaking continues the transformation of the corner and will provide anchoring businesses at each point of the revitalized intersection.

Construction is already underway for Thor Companies headquarters, directly across from the new Estes site. Estes current location will be replaced with the expansion of NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center. The Minneapolis Urban League headquarters occupies the other side of the street.

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April Estes, owner of Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, set to break ground on her new site, directly across from the current location at 2210 Plymouth Ave. N. in Minneapolis.

Takes place Sept. 23 and Sept. 24

Code Switch 2017: Disrupting Inequity

By Brittany Lynch

Code-Switching, a term traditionally used to describe the transitioning between multiple languages is also used in the Black vernacular to signify the transition between intracommunal and inter-communal dialogue.

Blacks in Technology-Twin Cities is now reclaiming this term, and disrupting the notion that people from marginalized groups must shift their way of being in order to be effective. For the second year in a row they’re creating a space for authentic voice and narrative to be used in conjunction with coding and other data-driven technological innovations for the purpose of disrupting inequity.

Last month Minnesota was named the second worst state in the nation for racial disparities

by 24/7 Wall St., and now an opportunity to “code switch� may help to shift that. Code Switch is a free, two-day, civic hackathon where technologists, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, data scientists, concerned residents and everyday people can co-create solutions to social issues. Code Switch doesn’t require any previous experience in coding, data, or technology in order to participate.

At Code Switch residents of the Twin Cities will have an opportunity to share their unique ideas and narratives with tech enthusiast to ensure their concepts and potential solutions are viable from a technology and data perspective. The success of Code Switch is contingent on diverse thought leaders and subject matter experts from a variety of backgrounds putting their minds together to address a particular social challenge. The five challenge areas Code Switch hopes to influence are health and

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Aesthetically It! is a list of picks from the editors of Aesthetically Speaking. Aesthetically It! features venues, events, outings and more that are worthy of “It” status.

If you have a venue, event or outing that you feel is “It” worthy, email us at aestheticallyit@ insightnews.com

Monday, Sept. 18

Thursday, Sept. 21

CANDIDATE FORUM

BOOK READING

Make Homes Happen UROC 2001 Plymouth Ave. N. 6 p.m.

Green Card Youth Voices: St. Paul SubText: A Bookstore 6 5th St. W., St. Paul 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Make Homes Happen, a coalition of organizations advocating for affordable housing development, preservation and tenant rights in Minneapolis, will host a 5th Ward candidate forum.

Candidates Jeremiah Ellison, Cathy Spann, Raeisha Williams and current councilman, Blong Yang, will present their vision for the ward.

Under the guidance of educator, Dr. Amy Hewett-Olatunde, and in collaboration with Hamline University graduate students, 30 immigrant student authors who come from 13 different countries, created individual online video narratives and written personal essays that can be found in the book to be read during the session.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Friday, Sept. 22

KARAOKE

HIP-HOP

Karaoke at Sushi Tango Sushi Tango Uptown 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m.

21-plus No cover

Yo Gotti Privé Minneapolis 315 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis

Every Tuesday its karaoke at Sushi Tango. Urban hipsters come for the karaoke and stay for the late night happy hour.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 ROCK Gorillaz Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul 7:30 p.m.

The animated band made up of 1990s rock stars and 2000-era hip-hop producers known for their collaborations with De La Soul, Kaytranada and Del the Funky Homosapien, plays a rare show in downtown St. Paul.

and Costume Contest The Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 8 p.m.

The Twin Cities Psychotronic Film Society presents a screening of the 1987 classic, “RoboCop, on 35mm film.

Paired with a costume contest it’s sure to be weird fun.

Sunday, Sept. 24 THEATER Huge Theater POC Only Jam #10 Huge Theater 3037 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Following up his signing to Roc Nation and the smash success of the single, “Rake It Up,” with Nicki Minaj, Memphis standout Yo Gotti hits Privé.

Coming off of some negative press about Clubhouse Jager’s owner supporting David Duke, Huge Theater mistakenly got wrapped up in the mess.

A tenant of Julius De Roma (owner of Jager), Huge Theater was quick to stand up for inclusivity. This is a continuation of those efforts.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Monday, Sept. 25

CONFERENCE/ TECHNOLOGY

JAZZ/SOUL

Code Switch: Disrupt Inequity Union Depot 214 4th St. E., St Paul 7:30 a.m.

Connect with technologist, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, data scientists, concerned citizens and more in efforts to boost African-American participation in technology and coding.

FILM “RoboCop” 35mm Screening

Jarrod Lawson Crooners Lounge and Supper Club 6161 Highway 65 N.E., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m.

21-plus $10 Fresh off of an outstanding performance at Icehouse, Portland crooner, Jarrod Lawson delights again with his “blue-eyed soul.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

HIP-HOP Blade at Geek Date Night Byte 319 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Geek Date Night continues Tuesdays at Byte, featuring trivia, prizes, movies, games and a late night happy hour.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 SPOKEN WORD

One of Kingston Jamaica most accomplished acts, Black Uhuru, plays The Cedar. Expect to hear classics such as “Sponji Reggae” and more.

Friday, Sept. 29 THEATER “Aladdin” Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 8 p.m.

All ages $71-$458

Donte Collins Release Party Honey 205 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

No cover

The Disney adaptation of the classic story, “Aladdin,” plays at the Orpheum in downtown Minneapolis.

St. Paul’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Donte Collins releases his first book, “Autopsy.”

HIP-HOP

Saturday, Sept. 30

COMMUNITY MEETING

Ayo N Teo Pourhouse 10 S. 5th St., Minneapolis 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

All ages

Hawthorne Neighborhood Council Meeting Farview Park 621 28th Ave. N., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

New generation rapper/dancers Ayo N Teo are riding high off of their platinum single, “Rolex.” Check them out at the Pourhouse.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Hawthorne Neighborhood Council invites you to join them for its annual meeting and board of directors elections. They will be serving a free buffet-style dinner. Attendees must RSVP

by Sept. 22.

REGGAE Black Uhuru, Onesty and The Skruffians The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

All ages $25 advance, $30 door

Sunday, Oct. 1 HAUNTED HOUSE The Haunted Basement No. 11 The Haunted Basement 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. Building No. 9, Minneapolis 4 p.m. -7 p.m.

The Haunted Basement returns for its 11th year of traumatizing the masses, while bringing an all-new layer of dread to their performances with its run Sept.

29 – Oct. 31 at their new home in Northeast Minneapolis.

J. Otis Powell awarded prior to his passing

Sally Ordway Irvine Award recipients announced

By Fred Easter Sports Editor

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced the recipients of the 25th annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards.

The winners are J. Otis Powell, Hunter Gullickson,

Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, Bee Yang and Rhiana Yazzie.

The Sally Awards recognize and honor individuals and institutions that strengthen and enrich the state through their commitment to the arts and arts education.

Winners will receive their awards during a celebration ceremony at the Ordway on Oct. 16.

“We are incredibly proud

to be able to honor the artistic excellence of our peers and colleagues who are making a difference in communities throughout the state. The arts in Minnesota have over $1 billion in economic impact, and that is directly influenced by people like this year’s awardees,” said Jamie Grant, Ordway president and CEO. “In the past, we didn’t announce the Sally Award

J. Otis Powell

winners until the night of the awards ceremony. This year, we’ve decided to announce the winners in advance so that more members of the community can join us in celebrating the impact and value each of these important artists brings.”

The decision also allowed one of its recipients to revel in the honor before his passing. Celebrated artist,

Powell, passed away Aug. 28; just days after being told of the award. Powell suffered from kidney failure.

The 25th annual Sally Award recipients were selected by a committee consisting of Ordway representatives, past Sally Award recipients, Minnesota State Arts Board representatives, media representatives and other

leaders from the Minnesota arts and cultural community.

The awards ceremony is free and open to the public.

The event will be emceed

by Robyne Robinson, with music by Raymond Berg.

Those interested in attending can RSVP at www.ordway. org/sallyawards.

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Photos by Rebecca Rabb

DeAndre’ Mills (right) blows bubbles to his twins, Amari’Yah Mills (left) and Laiyah Mills.

James Thomas Garrett, Jr. with his son, James Aleksandr Garrett at his leg and Nikola Thomas Garrett in his arms.

Mark Campbell (top right) with his children, Mark Campbell II (top left), Margaret Campbell (bottom left) and Mia Campbell.

A little more than a year ago Insight News photojournalist Rebecca Rabb began taking photos of African-American fathers and their children.

Recognizing the powerful role

community who serve as their children’s number one role model.

“As I continue with the Fathers Project amidst the current political environment;

every shoot I’m encouraged by the amount of support our future leaders have coming from the most influential man in their lives. Thank you to the families for continuingly allowing me

Fathers Project her father played in her life, Rabb wanted to capture other fathers’ interactions with their children. Rabb said with today’s environment it’s imperative we celebrate the fathers in our

I can’t help but think how grateful I am for the men in our community that lead our children,” said Rabb. “During each photoshoot I spend a short while with the families, and at

into their family space so I may share these photos with the Insight News audience.”

Hot shots get Lynx the victory over Washington 101-91 in Game 1 Point guard Montgomery got in on the three-point action for the Lynx as she hit a clutch buzzer beater to close out third quarter.

“You adjust at any point. Shooters adjust,” said Montgomery talking about getting used to playing in the unfamiliar Williams Areana.

The Lynx stretched the lead to 84-56 going into the fourth quarter and continued to work the ball around the court until they had a good look at

By Nadvia Davis The Lynx didn’t seem to be phased by the move from the team’s temporary home at the Xcel Center or the raised court at Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus.

Part of the team’s reassured confidence might have come from teammate Lindsay Whalen, who starred in college at the “Old Barn.” Whalen – who had been recovering from a broken hand – was again a part of the starting lineup for Tuesday’s playoff game against the Washington Mystics. More than 7,000 fans showed Whalen nothing but love as she stepped back on the home court of her college alma mater.

Following the opening tip, Sylvia Fowles scored a quick two points for the Lynx, which set the tempo early in the first quarter.

Part of establishing the tempo for the Lynx meant creating fast breaks and capitalizing off the Mystics untimely turnovers. The Lynx did just that as they closed the first quarter leading 26-18.

Going into the second quarter, the Mystics picked up some fouls, sending the Lynx to the free-throw line. Forward Rebekkah Brunson knocked down two key free-throws to help build the lead. The Lynx executed a strong man-to-man defense and incredible offensive play as they got shots off.

Forward Plenette Pierson set some crucial screens to free up both Renee Montgomery and Jia Perkins for some crowd pleasing three-point shots late in the second.

“Renee’s been shooting well for the last few games, but for the rest of us that’s something we’ve been doing for the last eight days. Just getting shots up.

Getting reps up,” said Seimone Augustus.

Washington battled to keep the game close, but ended up trailing by 15 points going into halftime.

The Lynx turned it up a notch with their hot shots to start the third quarter. Augustus lit up the hoop with two three point shots in the third. The Mystics did their best to make it a competitive game with some wide open three-point shots and quick shots in the paint, but it was not enough.

Coming into game one, Coach Cheryl Reeve wanted the team to keep an eye on Mystics guard Kristi Toliver, but admits the watch on Toliver may have cost the Lynx a few points.

“Because we paid so much attention to Toliver there were so many people open and that lead to some easy baskets,” said Reeve. “(But) I thought we settled down defensively.”

And heated up offensively.

The Lynx hit nine straight threepoint baskets in the 3rd quarter.

the basket. Lynx players did not appear to be attacking the basket, but rather getting into a rhythm of knocking down shots from outside the arc.

It was a complete team effort to get the win. Fowles contributed 18 points and snatched down seven rebounds. Montgomery had 18 points and Maya Moore scored 14.

During the press conference following the game Reeve commented on Montogomery

holding down the point guard position while Whalen recovers.

“She had taken some heat (with people) constantly asking, ‘When’s Lindsay coming back, when’s Lindsay coming back?’ I think Renee really took that on personally,” said Reeve.

Looking ahead in the playoffs, Reeve said the bench will play a key role.

“Bench play is vital in playoffs,” said Reeve.

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Lynx star, Seimone Agustus, (left) skies over Kristi Toliver during Game One of the playoffs against the Washington Mystics. Agustus scored 24 in the Lynx’ 101-81 victory.

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Fashion was on full display during the Walker Art Center’s annual fundraiser, Avant Garden.

A bevy of “who’s who” was onsite for the event, DJed this year by the iconic Jazzy Jeff.

Unlike many of his sets, Jeff stayed in the pop music lane most of the evening, a delight to many, but a disappointment to some who were looking

forward to more soul, R&B and classic hip-hop. Still, people seemed to have a wonderful time milling about and taking in the wonderful atmosphere.

It’s amazing how the Walker transforms its parking garage into one of the most fly party spots in the Twin Cities. Check out the sights as captured by Insight News.

Harry Colbert, Jr.

DJ Jazzy Jeff playing for the crowd.

Always on the cutting edge of fashion, Richard Moody.

(Left to right) Sarah Edwards, Jacqueline Addison, Vanessa McDuffie and Samantha Charlstrom all in outfits designed by Addison.

A beautiful couple, Mariah Owens (left) and Marcus Owens.

Leeya Jackson (left) and Safrat Shonibare enjoying themselves at Avant Garden.

Two generations of visual artists, Leslie Barlow (left) and Ta-Coumba Aiken.