Apology to the North Minneapolis Community. We don’t have leaders, we have self-appointed spokespersons
Black leadership has to recognize that principles more than speech, character more than a claim, is greater in advancing the cause of our liberation than what has transpired thus far. ~Louis Farrakhan
In recent articles on IBNN, we have stated that north Minneapolis has a few “self-appointed leaders.”
Well that’s not the case.
IBNN took it for granted that these individuals from the areas of media, human services, politics and a host of other industries were “leaders,” when in fact they didn’t have the integrity, honesty and experience to guide a community to greater levels and work with others on a fair and knowledgeable playing field.
With local “spokespersons” going on record saying, “Bad parenting is the reason we have crime, gangs and a failure of the Black infrastructure,” none of these inexperienced “spokespersons” want to talk about the systemic reasons why. These spokespersons have left out an important part of the explanation on why Minneapolis youth resort to violence, drug dealing, babies having babies and crime.
They see no future.
MSNBC reports that, “Minorities make up nearly half the children born in the U.S., part of a historic trend in which minorities are expected to become the U.S. majority over the next 40 years. In fact, demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites.
- Black Minnesota spokespersons have not talked about the plan to address the issues of no jobs; no economic development; no graduations from high school for children of color. They are not ready for this “tipping point.”
- Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has been “planning” for 8 seasons. As he continues to plan, our (Black) spokespersons have not come to terms on where Black Minnesota is.
- Over 55 weeks ago, we watched a mini-movement with highlighted marches on the state capital for force the hand of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to cooperate, facilitate and let us (Blacks) participate. Year-to-date: Nothing.
- While they (Poverty-Pimp Spokespersons) battle for crumbs, millions of dollars are passing through the realm of process where people with a plan have full access to dollars and jobs which will lead to wealth and independence for everyone but us.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to downplay the roll of spokesperson – but the right “spokespersons” turn into people like Malcolm X, Dr. King and Huey Newton – who for most part are prepared to die for what they believe in, rather than organize their community for cash grants – you know who I’m talking about.
Present day spokespersons are motivated when a camera or a news reporter is on the scene of a crime or event. They are the first to jump in front of a camera to be the “mouthpiece” for the whole community.
On earth, the only thing you can do without experience is “count numbers.”
Some of these spokespersons cannot read; or have never made a payroll.
Their idea of community engagement is to meet with the mayor or other politicians – whom for the most part already know these folks don’t have a plan or a clue. Ask yourself, “When was the last time a meeting with a local politician created jobs for north Minneapolis?”
Case in point: On February 18, 2010 the 58B state representative, who is the Vice-Chair of the Transportation Finance and Policy Division, and sits on the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division, called a meeting at the request of local “spokespersons” with Congressman Jim Oberstar to discuss the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s ongoing compliance issues.
Sources tell IBNN that towards the end of the meeting on Congressman Oberstar asked this group, “What can I do –what are the suggestions?” Only two of the members of the group had a plan. Remember, “fluff” is only good in baking.
You see, there are only a few that have the experience and goal setting skills to operate in the realm of efficiency, while making sure “the least of thee” have the tools for success.
We (Black people in Minneapolis) continue to give our power to rodeo clowns and sideshow freaks that don’t care if you mothers and fathers have a job.
North Minneapolis Politics: Bottineau Line-(Light Rail Transit), Dog and Pony shows not needed!
“A performance of epic proportions is great in theater. The question is, will this project provide jobs and economic stimulus to North Minneapolis?”
By Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief of IBNN and USA Radical Black
On Thursday, January 28th, a meeting was held in North Minneapolis to talk about the Bottineau Line (Light Rail) and how it would affect the north Minneapolis community.
In a continuation of back-room-deals, sidebars with no forward thinking some community members wonder will this be another “ride-by” of economic opportunity that seems to keep missing Black people and Black business in north Minneapolis? With no establishment of a 40/40/40 Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), it seems that this is just another projects that will ride on the backs of the under served community with no real benefit other than train that goes through the “hood.”
Minnesota Public Radio (the Radio-Man) is suing the Metropolitan Council over a planned light rail project that would run trains by the station’s office in St. Paul. For the “technical” reasons, if the Light Rail runs anywhere near Broadway and Penn, will KMOJ-FM be able to sue for the same reasons…no.
It’s simple as Black and White, literally.
Since the passing of the Stimulus Bill over 3.3 million Americans have lost their jobs. In January 2010 over 20,000 have lost gainful employment.
In 2009, north Minneapolis leaders promised at least 1000 jobs for the community.
In the fall of 2009, a deafening silence fell from north Minneapolis’ “self-appointed leaders.” What happened to the millions of dollars in stimulus money from the Obama administration sent cleverly cloaked as something that will never trickle down to businesses, human services agencies and the people who need jobs now?
The presentation on Thursday night was another fine example of “lip-service” to see if local politicians can handle “the community.”
“What, no jobs again?” – says 51-year old Sam, who drives a taxi in Minneapolis for a local taxi company and lives in north Minneapolis, “It’s the same group of politicians always telling the community ‘the jobs and new projects are coming’ – and nothing ever develops. It’s like being super-glued to the edge of your seat with all of the suspense of a big screen production and no delivery of a plot. It’s funny, we fall for it ever time.”
Sam’s feelings on the matter of jobs to north Minneapolis reflects the feelings of many who are tired of the “sensationalism” and announcements of possible opportunities which for the most part never-ever make it to the average north Minneapolis resident. Those who do benefit are non-profit agencies and their employees tasked to study the “process of how.”
At Thursday nights meeting, Minnesota State Representative Bobby Jo Champion (58B) told the captive audience (after one
of his constituents posed a very good question about jobs in north Minneapolis along the proposed light rail), “We’re not here to talk about jobs!”
The United States has donated over $600 million to Haiti – an economic and infrastructure disaster zone, at what point does the Black community in north Minneapolis get any consideration – also an economic and infrastructure disaster zone.
At what point will it be about jobs, economic stimulus? When will Representative Champion’s committee address the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s lack of engaging minority contractors – or jobs? Champion, who sits on the states Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division, who meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in Room 5 of the State Office Building, has been, for the most part IBNN alleges, mute to the real needs of transit and transit options for his constituents in 58B – to include the compliance by Minnesota Department of Transportation.
We now have before us a proposed LRT line whose reason for existing is political rather than practical. It’s time for a reality check. Read more
Minneapolis Urban League lays off more critical employees – the campaign continues…Donny Allen for President/CEO of the Minneapolis Urban League
“Cheryl Morgan-Spencer and I never saw eye-to-eye. But Ms. Spencer had her own way of doing things. She was a critical and important part of the Minneapolis Urban Leagues governmental engagement piece. Ms. Morgan-Spencer has established a releationship with the folks at the State Capitial that R.Scott Gray and the current board will never achieve.”
By Donald W. R. Allen,II – Editor in Chief/IBNN and USA Radical Black
Minneapolis, MN (IBNNNEWS)…On Friday, December 11, 2009 it was reported that the Minneapolis Urban League had laid off 3 more employees. IBNN wishes them the best and asks them to hold on to their dreams. Let’s do the math. The MUL Board of Directors cannot hold on to the real estate at the corner of Penn and Plymouth Avenue North with a “skeleton crew” inside the building.
Earlier this year, the Minneapolis Urban League hosted a community forum with the two finalists for the position of President/CEO of the Minneapolis Urban League. R. Scott Gray and Pamela Coaxum (Tucker) were seated at the long table in front of community members.
Insight News editor in chief and MUL board member Al McFarlane moderated the forum, asking participants to write questions on an index card to be read by Mr. McFarlane to the candidates. A funny thing happened to the cards on the way to the podium – “they didn’t get read.”
What I’m trying to say, if some of the questions that were written down were asked, it wouldn’t have mattered, R. Scott Gray and the usual suspects in north Minneapolis had already decided that Gray would be the new President of the Minneapolis Urban League.
Former Minneapolis Urban League board member Roxanne Givens, who was removed from the MUL board of directors in a banana republic process, consistently asked the MUL board to follow bylaws, which for the most part fell on deaf ears. Read about Ms. Givens in the stories: “Minneapolis Urban League Klan removes Roxanne Givens from Board” -June 17, 2009 and “National Urban League maintains silence in governance”-June 18, 2009.
R. Scott Gray was already tainted from his dealings with the Stairstep Foundation and Alfred Babington-Johnson. Johnson, who was invited by Gray to the Madison Urban League for a groundbreaking ceremony where he was tapped as the “keynote speaker” raised eyes of community stakeholders and finalist Pamela Coaxum.
Coaxum, saw the writing on the wall and on April 27, 2009, withdrew her name from consideration. Read the full story here.
While R.Scott Gray talked about “Leveraging the MUL property for funding,” it was apparent that this dude had no clue about business, real estate or the Helmsley Rule-Harry B. Helmsley (March 4, 1909 – January 4, 1997) was a real estate mogul who built a company that became one of the biggest property holders in the United States who always kept one property free and clear of debt.
My point is, the Minneapolis Urban League employees and the community have suffered enough at the hand of the organizations management and board of directors.
While the community suffers, the board sits passively, doing nothing rather than undertaking a fundamental re-structuring and getting down to business, which would allow it to fulfill its mission.
My vision for the Minneapolis Urban League is fueled by my passion and enthusiasm for the organization and the community it was established to serve. In addition to developing new funding streams, we need to look to community engagement, partnering with other established, successful organizations, and focusing on a host of other issues that I discuss in my 3-year plan to reorganize and revitalize the MUL.
The Repetitive Exploitation of Black Minnesota: Here we go again…
African-American Men Project; Prostate Screenings; HIV/AIDS; Breast Cancer Screenings; Dairy Queen;Tires Plus; Siyeza, Inc; NRRC; Synergy…
“Good intentions have funded projects with the same point people that continue to fail Black Minnesota. When will Black Minnesota get tired of the blatant Exploitation of their Community?” ~Don Allen
By Donald W.R. Allen, II – Editor in Chief/IBNN
Several years ago, St. Paul Pioneer Press journalist David Hawley wrote a story titled “Minneapolis: Study Details Problems Facing City’s Black Men,” dated January 24, 2002.
The story details, the results of a two-year study in which Hawley stated the outlook for African-American men in Minneapolis is grim. In the article Hawley wrote: “If you’re an African-American man ages 18 to 30, the odds are roughly 50-50 that you live in one of the city’s poorest, most crime-ridden neighborhoods and that a single mother reared you. There’s also about a 50-50 chance that you didn’t finished high school and only a slightly lesser chance that you will be arrested in the next year, most likely for a minor offense. If you are arrested, the odds are greater than 50-50 that you will be charged again within the next two years.”
In response to Hawley’s “grim” article, Gary L. Cunningham, the former Director of NorthPoint Health and Wellness and the overseer of the African-American Men Project, an organization that once had the power and respect of the community to make meaningful change, but has now has been reduced to a glorified referral service, had only one thing to say, “This report deals with what people call “wicked problems’ in our society.”
Wicked problems” are still not solved today – even by the people who identified them 8 years ago despite an incredible amount of funding and resources. Read more
Minneapolis Empowerment Zone Fried Chicken – Can the community get a piece? With a special message from the North Minneapolis Grim Reaper
By Donald W.R. Allen, II – editor in chief, IBNN
A flaccid leadership base will never be able to uplift a community, its people or the businesses that need the support of the community they operate in. No jobs will be developed. No new businesses started and the truly sad part? No economic stimulus for north Minneapolis.
Why is it more expensive to develop the corners of Penn and Broadway Avenues North, in comparison to building a state-of-the-art fire station in the City of Edina? Does this mean that north Minneapolis real estate is more valuable then prime lots in Edina? Or is the community is being bamboozled by its political and self-appointed leaders?
I think so…
I smell a rat.
In 1999, 6.7 square miles of Minneapolis were designated an Empowerment Zone (EZ) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). One of 15 cities to be awarded the 10-year designation, the Minneapolis EZ program aims to create sustainable communities through economic growth, affordable housing, safety, education, job training and community services. The designation of the Minneapolis EZ officially ends on December 31, 2009, although final reporting of program expenditures and outcomes will not be complete until 2010.
The current spreadsheet of loans distributed by the City of Minneapolis, seen here (www.ibnn.org/ez – click on loans), shows that money earmarked for north Minneapolis was in fact distributed in a “creative” manner, with all the classic signs of cronyism.
The following letter was sent to Congressman Keith Ellison, State Representative Bobby Jo Champion, and 20 other Minneapolis lawmakers, requesting one of them to “step up” and ask for an audit of the distribution of Minneapolis Empowerment Zone monies.
The letter reads:
According to a resent Star Tribune article, Rebecca Otto, our State Auditor is willing to do an audit of the Federal Empowerment Zone spending at the request from one of you (local lawmakers). I am asking as a citizen of Minneapolis, and as a candidate for office who is concerned about the economic situation of my fellow residents, to request an immediate audit from the Minnesota State Auditor Office. Time is critical in this matter given that the program ends this year. I would like to see this request made by Friday September 25th.
In May of 2003, Minneapolis community members met with the Mayor of Minneapolis in City Hall to discuss empowerment zone spending. This meeting was facilitated by Clarence Hightower, so these concerns have existed for a long time. Six years later, we have seen $130 million in bonding authority that is going unused. For communities in these areas, that money can be put to use to provide economic stability to all residents in Minneapolis which would result in fewer foreclosures, better public safety, and more jobs.
As elected officials that represent Empowerment Zone Areas you have witnessed unemployment worsen throughout the years, and I believe that it is your duty to make the request to trigger an investigation. We are asking on behalf of all citizens that live in the impoverished areas that you live in and represent.
# # #
Well it’s October 2009. Not one of the lawmakers—from the 5th congressional district’s Ellison to 58B representative Champion—has issued a response.
Why not?
The City of Minneapolis, CPED and several others attached themselves to the EZ dollars and distributed them in whatever manner they felt was necessary. Rather than building capacity for businesses along Broadway Avenue, these R.I.C.O. Act violators (yes, I said it), felt it was okay to award South Minneapolis’ Jeremiah Program $400,000 and forgive them the full amount. The Midtown Exchange Apartments, also in South Minneapolis, were also granted and forgiven a whopping $500,000. And the list of misappropriations continues.
The EZ grant payment spreadsheet is, in sum, a list of favors and collaborative back-scratching that should be reviewed by Ms. Otto, the Minnesota State Auditor. IBNN attests that the Minneapolis Empowerment Zone dollars were and continue to be misappropriated by the elected officials that we, the citizens of Minneapolis, have put in City Hall.
Thus the opening line of this story- A flaccid leadership base will never be able to uplift a community, its people or businesses that need the support of the community they operate in.
North Minneapolis seems doomed to produce the same results from the same ideas with no solutions in site.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is insanity.
Obama’s Broken Jobs Promise Women, Minorities, Middle-Aged Jobless Excluded
Fact: “President Obama has not addressed Black America other than having a beer with an irritated Ivy League professor.”
By © Jacqueline S. Homan – Originally posted at Suite 101 – reprinted with permission.
IBNN’s editor’s note: While residents in Minneapolis, with a focus on North Minneapolis were promised the dream of “Shovel Ready Jobs,” we quickly move into the fall and winter seasons with no word or updates on where these jobs will come from. So far, no new jobs have been created for residents of North Minneapolis. Congressman Ellison and Representative Bobby-Jo Champion continue to hold “circus like” forums in an effort to cover up – like the President, they have not delivered to the people of North Minneapolis.
So far, no new jobs have been created for residents of North Minneapolis. Can someone answer the question, “How many (shovel ready) jobs have been created. In case you need some help on locating shovel ready jobs – “How to Find Shovel Ready Jobs in Your State”
The following article written by © Jacqueline S. Homan…IBNN Contributing Writer
…Obama promised that his jobs program would not leave women, minorities and older workers out in the cold. These people suffer the worst in hard times. But Obama lied. Read more
The National Health Care Reform and Retirement Act
By Mo Carter – Mr. Carter is an Author and Writer from Shreveport, LA. – who has published a number of papers about politics, race and “process.” Today Mr. Carter comes to IBNN via Facebook, where he is a top friend of IBNN’s editor in chief Don Allen.
Mo Carter states, I’ve completed ‘READING’ the Bill H.R 3200 Health care Reform. People this is not “REFORM“. This is a “pay-off ” for all the insurance companies and health care lobbyist in the nation. The Bill does not contain “Tort” reform. How can you reform the health care industry without preventing outrageous and frivolous malpractice lawsuits, it’s impossible without “Tort” reform? The Bill also contains way too many “mandates” on States, and no “mandates” on insurance companies. In its present form the health care Bill H.R. 3200 shouldn’t be supported by the people until Congress gets its act together!
Read the Bill H.R. 3200:
The following article was re-published with the permission of the author Mo Carter – All rights reserved 2009.
The health care debate in our country has raged on for over 50 years. On one side the powerful medical insurance industry lobbyists and on the other weak and courage less politicians. One side offering self regulation the other imposed regulation. In the meantime the American people and its corporate businesses are caught between a rock and a hard place by paying more and more in premium rates. Also, by the do nothing crowd that exist in Washington D.C., our elected officials.
Some say that health care is a right, others say it a privilege and personal responsibility. Millions in America go without health care insurance, millions are either under insured or over insured; whatever that means? Our president and his party tells us they all are for some form of healthcare reform, the minority leadership and his gang say they’re for no government mandated health care reform whatsoever.
Well it’s a lot more to it then what I explain above, however; has anyone asked one simply question?
What is the point of health care reform and why America should support or not support such an endeavor?
Let’s face it folks, there’s only one reason you don’t have mandated health care in America; insurance industry PROFITS, period! Its simple people by insuring American’s who are not insured or preexisting condition American’s you cut into those PROFITS. (Anyway, I’ll explain later this week)
So what do we do? Well Mr. President Members of Congress, insurance industry executives, ladies and gentlemen; Mo Carter has a solution.
Medicare and Medicaid are the two most well managed and successful government programs in the nation. Social security is consistently a pain in the ass every year; in fact we hear it soon will be run solvent, without continuous tax increases and age adjustments. Why not combine all three programs?
Combining Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security into one agency (or one program) to provide an overall solution to the health care and well being of all our citizens, will save trillions.
Let’s call it the National Health Care Reform and Retirement Act. (I will argue my opinion later this week)
Folks, let’s open this topic up for your opinion. What do you say we should do?
Comments to Mo’s story are welcomed at mocarter_2000@yahoo.com or feel free to comment at info@ibnn.org.
North Minneapolis Politics – Part 4: Jackie Cherryhomes, “The lady doth protest too much.” By the way, who put you in charge of North Minneapolis?
Jackie Cherryhomes has deep political ties within the City of Minneapolis. She’s like a “city super-hero” finding money for “feel good projects” that in some cases have bypassed benefiting anyone in north Minneapolis. Just to give her a heads up, “It’s a new day, furthermore – who’s asking you anyway?”
Why is north Minneapolis like a Sci-Fi movie, “The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many.” (Okay – I know its the other way around, let’s just “twist a little.”)
Art Projects and Street Clean-ups don’t create economic development in north Minneapolis – just ask the West Broadway Area Business Coalition.
Some individuals in north Minneapolis have reached their “zenith” or level of professional competence, which means that rather than idea, create and develop – they move in a direction that is counterproductive. Again, the community suffers.
North Minneapolis residents sit back and watch organizations like the Peace Foundation celebrate Art; the West Broadway Area Business Coalition have a street clean-up, rather than focusing on changing the perception of north Minneapolis and collaborating with business to build capacity.
I remind you that these agencies are on a very thin rope, in regards to caring water for City of Minneapolis agencies and politicians.
What will it take for local politicians, social service agencies and wanna-be political players to focus on the real problems, curing the illness of north Minneapolis from the bottom up?
No one wants to address the high cost of “Black Address.” Could it be that it’s on the bottom?
Antiquated, covert political moves will no longer be tolerated in north Minneapolis.
The north side has seen no successful measureable outcomes, even when you (Cherryhomes) were on the Minneapolis City Council. What we did see is low income housing torn down and a development that was out-priced for members of the community.
By the way…how long was that lease?
The Wave Project: Addressing the high cost of “Black” Address on KFAI-FM (90.3) 6 p.m. – Sunday, July 26 – “Mobilizing Impoverished Wealth”
Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tune into KFAI-FM Radio at 90.3 for the show “Mobilizing Impoverished Wealth.”
We will discuss strategies to improve and enhance local neighborhoods through community involvement are presented by Lennie Chism and his special guest the Independent Business News Networks Editor and Chief Don Allen, who lately has a lot to say about “process” and why the same people are always at the table with little to no results. You can read his online Blog at www.ibnn.org.
Also included in this show will be live music by Soulasious along with special guest comedian and one of Twin Cities hottest up and coming comedian Kelechi Jaavaid. (KJ is the brother from the whopper freak out commercial. See more of KJ at www.myspace.com/kjay02).
Subject of Program:
The questions of the day: “Why does everyone try to escape the high cost of Black address in an impoverished community?” What’s with the “attacks” on Black people from the news media to local “stratified” politicians whom have forgotten that in most cases some of them represent the poorest neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
- Why hasn’t the foreclosure crisis (opportunity) been solved? Who are the players that have created a new industry while throwing $100 million dollars at a “crisis” and still have no measurable results – should it be tolerated?
- The Minneapolis Department of Civil Right…Should they stay or go? This brings up an interesting topic that will be discussed in detail by Mr. Allen, who in his own words says, “They have not done the job for the minority-ethnic community – heads must roll, starting with the replacement of the director of the MDCR and Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak and most of the Minneapolis City Council. The City Council should at least look like the communities they represent.”
- The mayor’s use of the “N” word. “North Minneapolis.” We see no measurable results, but a plan to uproot a community.
- We will discuss the rolls of local social service agencies that have become an institution unto themselves with money in and no “pipeline” to the community.
- We will explore the strategies to cure the stigma of having an impoverished address. The community problem solver often spends an enormous amount time addressing the symptoms without finding the cures. Example: We are so busy swatting the flies but often neglect to remove the excrement that draws them.
What kind of people will be interested in this program and what will the listeners gain?
Grassroots community organizers who strive to improve the lot of the impoverished community will find the strategies practical and put them into action.
We will take an “inside” view of local politics and “process” that have left communities of color on the outside looking in.
Our community has been denied information for over 40 years. This is an opportunity to tell what’s really going on.
Tune in Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 6 p. m. to 7 p.m. on KFAI-FM Radio – 90.3 on your FM dial.
H.I.R.E. Minnesota files “Missing Persons Report” on Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) – whose missing? …Hundreds people of color that should be hired by the agency to work on road construction projects throughout the state
Rally at MNDOT 11:45 am – 1 pm, Thursday, July 23, 2009. (Minnesota Department of Transportation is located at Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55155. Click here for map.
Earlier this month, H.I.R.E Minnesota asked people from around the state to contact the Office of Energy Security to let them know that we expect them to be accountable to low-income communities and communities of color. Thanks to your help, we are moving negotiations forward to make that happen. We’ll keep you updated.
At the same time, there is another state agency we need to hold accountable: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT).
Join us this Thursday as we file a missing persons report at MNDOT!
Meet on the lawn across the street from the MNDOT Headquarters (in the MNDOT cafeteria in case of rain)
Each year, MNDOT gives hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money to private contractors to build and repair our roads, bridges and transit ways.
They know they are supposed to meet their modest goals for women and minority contracting, hiring and training. They know because they’ve been told by the federal government, by community groups, by workforce development programs and by HIRE Minnesota, including many of you who came to hearings this spring.
Yet year after year MNDOT fails to meet its goals. Drive by any local construction site and you’ll notice whose missing: workers of color.
But MNDOT now tells us that we are asking them to move “too fast” to meet their goals!
We’d like you to help us file a missing persons report with MNDOT. Please join us at the MNDOT headquarters this Thursday. We need to remind MNDOT that they need to be accountable by giving opportunities to people from our community.
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