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In honor of Black History Month, the Shoreview Press reached out to Andre Barnes, who teaches African American History at Irondale High School within Mounds View Public Schools.
Q: What is one part of Black history or who is one person you wish more people knew about? Can you tell us a little bit about what you know? A: I wish people had a deeper grasp of the politics surrounding Malcolm X’s ideals. He’s a figure that illustrates one key factor of African-American history, and that is that class supersedes race because race is created by conditions fueled by class differences. We’re all average, working-class people in this together! Q: What are some elements of
Black history that are special in your life, and why? A: For me, the most instrumental part of Black history has to be in the music. Personally (as someone with few living family members), these are one of the only cultural links to my past I have. My favorite is the trio of albums by Philadelphia soul trio The O’Jays. Between 1973 and 1976, they released a series of albums relating to the Black experience of the 20th century transitioning out of the Jim Crow era into the hopeful 1970s. The albums are respectively titled “Ship Ahoy” (an album depicting the hardships of Chattel Slavery), “Survival” (an album illustrating the economic inequalities of President Johnson’s Great Society in the 1970s) and “Family Reunion”
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(an album discussing the interpersonal struggles of Black culture in the 1970s). Q: How do you plan to celebrate Black History Month 2023? Is there anything you’re looking forward to? A: I plan to expose my students to a key African American figure every day during the month along with facilitating the construction of a Reconstruction Museum to tie in with putting the spotlight on Black history all February long! Q: What do you recommend community members do this year to enjoy and engage in Black History Month? A: Take time to acknowledge all of the contributions that happened to me and continue to be made to our great country by African American figures throughout our history.
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The St. Odilia Musical Ministry is presenting its 30th Anniversary show “It’s a Wonderful Life a New Musical,” from Feb. 16 to 19 at St. Odilia Catholic Church. This classic tale faithfully depicts the story of George Bailey and the heartwarming townspeople of Bedford Falls. Their collective journey reminds us of the true meaning of life, the power of faith, and the blessings of friendship, family & community. Throw in a fun-filled Charleston dance scene, and you are sure to be inspired as this timeless musical captures your heart and stirs your soul with the resounding truth that every life has significant value. Administrative Manager Deb Darlin said this year’s musical includes themes surrounding mental health struggles, the power of faith, and the blessings of friendship, family and community. “We felt really strong as a committee that this show is relevant to what’s going on in America to raise awareness of mental health struggles which are on the rise,” Darling said. “The whole idea that the power of faith and power of the community and family can really help people get through these struggles.” This year’s cast of 38 is comprised of many families in the community. Production Manager Jerry Ruhland said the people who started this ministry 30 years ago asked him to build the sets for the show. “I’ve been here for most of those 30 years and we feel that the show is all grown up,” Ruhland said. SEE ST. ODILIA MUSICAL MINISTRY, PAGE 2
(From left) Leon Markhash and Keena Brossart on the set of “It’s a Wonderful Life a New Musical” coming soon at St. Odilia Catholic Church.
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