Celebrating Outstanding

Tamara Ballard

My mom has been a mother to the community for over 30 years. She has put in several years loving other people’s children as she did daycare out of her home.

But for the past 20 years, she has worked in the public school system. She goes above and beyond for her “babies” as she likes to refer to them. She is a true advocate for all children, especially when it comes to their education and safety.

My mom deserves this award and so much more for all of the love and dedication she has poured into her community. Every child she has come in contact with always speaks of the genuine love and support she has shown them. Adults who were once babies in her daycare service still speak of the love she showed and the lessons she instilled. My mother not only goes above and beyond for all of her “babies,” she also spends quite a bit of her free time helping others. She cares for her friends and family who can’t care for themselves.

She is always the one to visit you when you are sick. She will cook and clean for others. At times she forgets to take care of herself and her own needs because she is doing so much for others.

If you ask anyone who knows her, they will tell you Tamara Ballard is one of the most loving and thoughtful people. They will also tell you how selfless she is. Please give this award to my momma. She deserves it the MOST!

—Tamika Ballard

Janelle Berry-Blasingame

Janelle is an outstanding woman. I have known her for over 30 years, since junior high school. She is also a wonderful mother, daughter and friend.

She continues to inspire me. She has been teaching for many years. She gives with all of her heart and doesn’t ak for anything in return. She is all about loving everyone. She has truly been there for me.

I recently was in the hospital and she was there throughout the entire ordeal—the good, the bad and the ugly. She is what I call a super woman! I love her with all my heart, my sister.

Janelle is an outstanding mom because as a single mother, she has also raised twin boys who are now both in their first year of college. She is the epitome of what an outstanding, God-fearing woman is. She blesses anyone that she meets, always giving of herself. No matter her circumstances, she still has a bright smile on her face.

—Quiaira Tarver

Trina Givens-Henry

Trina Givens-Henry is a professor at Minneapolis Community College and currently owns a mental health agency that focuses on providing culturally competent services to marginalized communities. Trina dedicates her time educating community members about the importance of mental health.

—Triasia Givens

Danielle J. Hatley

Danielle J. Hatley is my niece and I’m so proud of her. She was born in 1982, two weeks before our mom died, at a time when drugs were rampant in North Minneapolis. Danielle, whose brother was five years older, had a difficult childhood growing up with my sister, who was two years younger than me. But, I didn’t realize how bad it was. I was working and a single mother myself.

It was much later in Danielle’s life that I realized how things were at home. I felt bad that I hadn’t been there for her. But, all I can say is, I don’t know where her strength came from. She is one of the best mothers I’ve ever seen. She had her son 17 years ago, and he is so awesome. She works for Lucy Laney School, and she loves those babies. She also works at Target part-time. She has given her son an awesome life. I’m so very, very proud of her.

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—Joan

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is pleased to present this year’s honorees for Sister Spokesman’s Celebrating Moms event that will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Joyce Otieno

My mom is the most selfless, loving, strongest, forgiving woman on this Earth. My mom came from Kenya with the man she married. They moved from Nairobi to Flagstaff, Arizona, so he could go to school at NAU.

Once he got situated, he refused to work or provide for his family. My mom worked at night while going to school full-time at the university. She received a degree in graphic design and we moved back to Kenya.

My beautiful mother, even if married on paper, never had a partner. She is my father and mother and has been the backbone of our family. She loved us, cared for us, and fed us and provided everything for us.

We moved back to the States and she has still been our father and mother. We lost my little brother here and that was the worst day of my life, and my mom is still keeping us going by the grace of God. She remains married to the man she married, which is unbelievable, but nonetheless my mother is the strongest, most selfless, loving, caring, most forgiving person I know.

Marnita Schroedl

Besides running a business that serves the whole community, Marnita has mentored her children by helping them learn that business, in addition to helping hundreds of young people become productive members of their communities. Besides giving them jobs and opportunities, she hosts a large graduation ceremony for high school seniors who wouldn’t otherwise have one.

I met her some 15 years ago in my predominantly White neighborhood by calling her on Mother’s Day and thanking her for all the things I have seen her do. I said to her, “You are like a mother to the whole neighborhood, so HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!”

—Jozene

Rev. Dr. Mary Whitney

Reverend Dr. Mary Whitney is a licensed Presbyter Elder Minister and has pastored a small online ministry for over five years. She is listed a a domestic violence coach and practitioner with 211. She works at Paladin Career and Technical High School in Anoka. She is also an elder in Circle Keeping.

Mary is a mother, grandmother, niece, aunt, a queen, spiritual/ life coach, and one of my strongest supporters as well as a support to many others. I nominate my elder aunt-mother who is a prominent woman like in the Old Testament: a gracious woman, compassionate, strong, brave, and trusted God completely. She has done community work for 20-plus years. She has conducted a free online ministry service for over six years. She has self-published five books in 13 years. Ms. Mary’s book “Robbed of a Childhood, Raped by the System,” helped me get past my own traumatic experiences. I nominated her because of our relationship of more than 10 years. She helps reveal the power and purposes of God working in and through those who have lost everything yet cling to hope.

—Tori Boyér

Vanita Williams

I just want to recognize my mother and say thank you for just being you. I appreciate all you do for me, no matter how big or small. As a single mother you did the best you could, provided me with a good life growing up, and motivated me to complete my education and obtain a master’s degree.

Your grandson Tarik and I love you, and thank you for all you do!

—Sheena Williams

COURT FILE NUMBER: 27-CV-23-2429

Reid

Continued from page 10 feeling anxious and running out of time. So I decided to start coaching,” she said.

Reid started coaching, first as an assistant at Louisville in 2020, where the team won the Atlantic Coast Conference title and reached the NCAA Sweet 16. She also did a similar stint at Florida Southwestern in 2021.

“I live in Fort Myers [FL], and I coach a club [team] called USA South,” said Reid.

Since joining AU, the 6’0” tall Reid appeared in all 15 matches during its inaugural season and finished 13th on the leaderboard with 2,551 points, seventh in the league with 23 blocks while playing middle blocker.

Reid said she loves the format. “My leadership skills have gone up, and my voice, my true authentic adult voice, has come out.” There are no coaches, but team captains make calls and draft players for the rosters.

“She’s the one [team captain] that’s in charge of doing the lineups,” explained Reid. “It’s us together rather than a coach. This is where I can really try new things and just flourish in my own

2023 personality, and be my own person and develop my leadership skills.”

AU documentary planned

Last week, AU announced a new partnership with Boardwalk Pictures to develop a documentary project, which will be unscripted and follow players’ lives on and off the soccer field and basketball court during their respective seasons.

“The athletes of Athletes Unlimited are truly creating a new model for pro sports and providing opportunities for countless women to achieve their professional dreams. Their stories are among the most compelling in all of sports, and we are so proud of the truly unique league we have created,” said Cheri Kempf, Athletes Unlimited senior vice president, in a release statement.

Boardwalk has produced several award-winning projects, including “Cheer” and “Last Chance U” on Netflix.

“We’re excited to work alongside AU, capturing compelling stories about these outstanding women,” said Broadwalk CEO Andrew Fried.

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Amelia of her sister. “I think I’ve always had an idea of how to play with her and how to support her. Being able to play with her,” she added, “I love playing with my sister.”

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The siblings are two of Chucky and Melanie Brown’s four children. Their father is a former college basketball star at North Carolina State who played 13 NBA seasons, and was on a league championship team (Houston).

The Brown sisters claim their athleticism from both parents.“My mom was a ballerina,” noted Izzy. “We not only have athleticism, but we have quick feet. We’ve got long legs and good genes.”

When asked if their father influenced their decision to play sports, Izzy said, “He’s been nothing but supportive. He’s never pushed us to do anything that we didn’t want to do, like playing sports and playing soccer. And even when we did play basketball, that was our decision and not his. I think even if we didn’t play sports and chose to do something else, he would still be 110 percent and love us for who we are.”

“I would definitely say part of soccer skills is having a positive attitude,” added Amelia, “and I would definitely say I got that from my mom. [And] the pure athleticism from my dad.”

Being a historical footnote as the first set of Black siblings to play Minnesota soccer, and currently the only set of siblings of color playing Division I soccer, is not lost on the Brown sisters.

“It’s really exciting, but we’re pushing every day not just to be better for ourselves individually…but collectively and for the program,” said Izzy. “It’s just also getting better every time we step on the field.”

Izzy is now working on her second degree. “I graduated last fall with my bachelor’s in communications, and I started a master’s program in sport management. I’ve been doing an internship” in sport marketing, she pointed out.

Amelia is undecided on her major. “Honestly I have no idea what I want to do,” she admitted, smiling. “I do know I want to stay in sports, whether that’s playing professional [soccer], or if I want to be a coach, or if I want to be on the marketing-side or management-side.

“I just know I want to stay connected to sports somehow,” said Amelia.

“I think I’d be interested in something in athletic communications or photography,” said Izzy, who quickly clarified, “When I graduate, I want to go to the draft and play pro.”

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