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Kylee J. Jackman - Class of 2023

Bloomington Kennedy Senior High School

It’s a wrap! The 12 years are over and it’s time for 8 more - I mean if you really want to. These last 4 years of school have been challenging for some, and easy for others. Author Landon Parham said “Life isn’t just about darkness or light, rather it’s about finding light within the darkness”.

As we move forward with life, for a moment let’s stop thinking about the what ifs, and first find the positive outcomes. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but for the last 4 years, half of my decisions have come from fairytale movies where the protagonist gets everything at the end, in hopes that I will get the same conclusion. I have learned this is not the case.

Because here I am, still -without my career decision, without my 10 year plan, and without my star roof benz . At the end of the day I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m convinced the class of 2023 has got to have the toughest skin. In 2019 we started with a raft, and through the storms and winds of 2020 and 2021 we persevered and now we still got the raft -and a tan! I cannot voice the amount of times where I have just gotten angry at not knowing what’s next, and I still don’t know. But this tough skin aint gonna crack. At some point I will figure out my main purpose in life. But until then

I’ll live, laugh and learn.

June 9 – 7:00 p.m.

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording Academy/Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. For more info, visit www.dakotacooks.com.

The Black Market

June 10 – 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

The Case Building 767 North Eustis Street, St. Paul

The Black Market invites you to come eat, shop, vibe, and connect. A vibrant new monthly market highlighting Black businesses, food and culture. Admission is free. For more info, visit bit.ly/ JuneBlackMarket.

■ See SUMMER GUIDE on page 9

IFRI LLC presents the 2nd Annual BIPOC Business Expo

June 10 – 12:00 – 6:00 pm

Obituary

Hosea Timothy Roberson

Sunrise, January 12, 1923—Sunset, May 28, 2023

Food Ministry. He delivered bread to shut-ins and to Bethesda’s food shelf for 13 years.

In 2022, Hosea was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine. He was also honored by the Minnesota Twins, raising the flag before the game.

Hosea departed this life on May 28, 2023, surrounded by his children and granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents; son Timothy Ford Roberson; wife Delores Catherine Roberson. Surviving to remember his spirit are his daughter Joyce K. Roberson, his son Mark H. Roberson, and granddaughter Louisa C. Roberson

East Side Neighborhood Services

1700 NE Second Street, Minneapolis

This expo was organized to bridge the gap that BIPOC businesses face while bringing awareness to these businesses’ product(s) and service(s). For more info, visit bit.ly/BIPOCBizExpo.

Meshell Ndegeocello

June 13 and 14 – Two shows both nights (6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)

The Dakota

1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Acclaimed Grammy-winning, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with “The Omnichord Real Book,” a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. For more info, visit www.dakotacooks.com.

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Continued from page 12 two of the Lynx’s championship teams.

Damiris Dantas (2014-15; 2019-22)

Tonya Edwards (1999) – “I like her,” said Montgomery of the team’s first-ever All-Star.

Renee Montgomery (no relation) – “I really like her. My girl.”

Taj McWilliams-Franklin (2011-12)

Monica Wright (2010-15) –“I really liked Monica. She did a good job when she was here.”

Teresa Edwards (2003-04)

Nicky Anosike (2008-10)

Charde Houston (2008-11)

Candice Wiggins (2008-12)

Sheri Sam (2003)

Devereaux Peters (2012-15)

Odyssey Sims (2019-20, 2022) – “She was a Lynx killer when she was with LA. She was kind of on and off with me,” recalled Montgomery.

Betty Lennox (2000-02) –“Oh, my girl Betty.”

Tamika Williams (2002-07)

Brandy Reed (1999) – “She didn’t win a championship. She didn’t score 1,000 points. She didn’t make an All-Star team.” But Montgomery ad- mired her athleticism.

Tasha Butts (2004) – “She was a guard that played with Katie Smith.”

Crystal Dangerfield (202021) – “You have a little spitfire with her.”

Amber Harris (2011-13) –“Amber was good.”

Helen Darling (2004) –“She was the first woman [in the WNBA] to have triplets.”

Sonja Tate (1999-2000)

Rachel Banham (2020 – present)

Charles Hallman welcomes reader comments at challman@ spokesman-recorder.com.

Hosea Timothy Roberson was born January 12, 1923, in Eldorado, Kansas, to Samuel and Willa (Fischer) Roberson. Hosea completed his primary education in Atchison, Kansas, where he met his future wife of 65 years, Delores Majors in 8th grade. They met at Lincoln School and later married in 1947. They were very involved with Bethesda Baptist Church.

Hosea enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1942, training at Camp Lejune, North Carolina. At that time Black soldiers were trained but not allowed to fight on the front lines. Their camp was known as Montford Point. They eventually were called to the front lines to fight.

Hosea spent most of his career with Firestone Corporation as a mechanic and later as sales-service manager, retiring in 1991, after 32 years. He continued with ongoing classes, attending the University of Minnesota.

Hosea loved his role as a volunteer for the

Hosea was also the last remaining survivor of the seven brothers and sisters in his family. His celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4343 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, (612) 825-2435. Visitation is from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. The service is from 9:30 –10:30 a.m., with Reverend Arthur Agnew officiating. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, (612) 7261127.

In lieu of flowers, the family will accept cards or feel free to donate to Hosea’s favorite charities, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Wounded Warriors Project.

The Roberson family wish to thank Brighton Hospice Care, Veteran’s Administration for their care and kindness. Thank you to our family and friends for their care and kindness throughout this difficult time.

Obituary

Henry Leroy Sullivan, Jr

Sunrise, August 14, 1945—Sunset, May 22, 2023 masters restaurants in North Minneapolis.

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry Sullivan, Sr.; his mother Ida Belle Nichols Sullivan; brother, John Sullivan; sister, Lucille Williams; and grandson, Nicholas Janzen.

Henry Leroy Sullivan, Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 14, 1945, to Henry Sullivan, Sr., and Ida Belle Nichols Sullivan. The longtime North Minneapolis resident, moved to Brooklyn Center in recent years, and passed away on May 22, 2023. He was the co-founder of Turning Point, and Lucille’s Kitchen and Wing-

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Hawona Sullivan Janzen (Mark), Jermara Turner and Maya Sullivan; grandchildren Dajone Turner (LaQuandra), Khadijah Turner, Anna Janzen, Ashiyah Turner, Lemarr Grimes, Nia Sullivan Glenn and Imani Sullivan Glenn; great grandchildren De’Ayjah Harris, Dai’Kirah Harris, De’ariyah Harris and Island Turner. He is also survived by his sisters Edith Sullivan and Henrietta Thomas (Donnell), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and members of the “Village.”

His celebration of life service will take place Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 2018 Aldrich Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55411. The “Family and Friends” hour will take place from 10–11 a.m., with services at 11 a.m.