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Melvin Giles
Buy Local at Friends for a Non-Violent World boutique
“Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he/she is good at doing.” – Quincy Jones “Can’t you feel … more
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A delegation from African Economic Development Solutions served as speakers at the Sixth World Conference on Remedies to Race and Social Inequality in South Africa. The delegation included: (left to right) Reverend Carl Walker (co-founder of Walker West Music Academy), Dr. Artika Tyner (Planting People Growing Justice) and Dr. Gene Gelgelu (AEDS). They discussed key strategies for building wealth through arts-based community development. (Photo submitted)
Celebrating 8 Years of impact: Promoting literacy and embracing diversity in books
Planting People Growing Justice™ Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is celebrating eight years of making a difference in the world. Through our groundbreaking approach, which uniquely combines a … more
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The original home of Holcomb-Henry Boom-Purcell when it was just the A.E.Henry Funeral Home. Note the street car tracks in the foreground.
Dearly departed
A “for sale” sign is up at the Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell funeral home, 536 N. Snelling Ave. If property use changes under a new owner, that brings an end to more than a century of … more
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Letter - Oct 2024
DON’T WRECK PAVILION WITH NEW PLAN We have lived near Como Park for 35 years. We visit most days. Over two decades we have seen crowds grow significantly at the Pavilion with the addition of a … more
Patricia Ohmans
How to cope with trash dumped in the alley
Pretty much anyone who lives in Frogtown for any length of time has been dumped on. Our home is no exception. Tires in the alley. A broken TV on the curb. A sodden couch with a hopeless … more
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Melvin Giles
What world do we want for our kids?
“Life is just a short walk from the cradle to the grave – and it sure behooves us to be kind to one another along the way.” – Alice Childress “The hottest place in Hell … more
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After many years, the historic Victoria Theater has been renovated and reopened. In late August, 825 Arts opened. (Photo courtesy of Facebook page)
Repurposing buildings
As University Avenue and other main corridors in the Midway continue to transform, it felt like a good time to talk about a few of the recent and upcoming changes. Life Juices Super Food Bar opened … more
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Tisidra Jones
Building vibrant communities: The role of business inclusion
I am sharing exciting news about the release of Tisidra Jones’ new book, “A Guide to Business Inclusion Programs in Government Contracting.” It provides practical strategies for … more
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Letter - Sep 2024
JUDGE RUNNING FOR OFFICE My name is Tim Mulrooney. I am a lifelong St. Paul resident, serving and seeking re-election as your Ramsey County judge. I have been a licensed attorney since 1994. I have … more
Melvin Giles
Green screen, mini forest plant with help of students
“It meant that we were a part of what we considered a historical movement, so it was of great sense. Think of that; nothing had been done like that before.” Josie Johnson “We … more
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Chad Kulas
Growing your forest
At a recent Midway Chamber event, we were joined by Priya and Vikas Narula. They are a married couple who created Neighborhood Forest, a nonprofit organization who gives kids trees every Earth Day, … more
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Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropic Network launched Black Philanthropy Month.
Black Philanthropy Month: Afro Futures of Giving
Black Philanthropy Month is celebrated during the month of August. This annual celebration focuses on uplifting the Black community and building a more just and inclusive society. The theme for Black … more
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Urban Farm and Garden Alliance workers this summer include: Respect Djunga, Preston Meyers, Caris Worsham, Dr. Claudia May, Megan Hayton, Sharí Cueto, and Megan Phinney. (Photo submitted)
Student gardeners reflect on reparations
“We now stand together on that mountain of which we never thought we would see.” - Sheila Jackson Lee. “Don’t take America and the values reflected in our form of … more
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Midway Chamber Board members and staff gather at the Neighborhood Development Center in June to set the organization’s priorities. (Photo submitted)
Our focus going forward
The Midway Chamber Board of Directors recently held its annual retreat. This is common practice for nonprofits and a great way to focus on priorities and the strategies to implement work for the … more
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Elise Washington shared her advocacy journey as a mom of a special needs child through her book, “Tika Speaks.” (Photo submitted)
Read together, lead together
I interviewed Elise Washington to gain new insights into how families can inspire children to learn, grow, and lead. Elise Washington is known as Wonder Teacher Washington because for years she has … more
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Gary Hampton
Cultivating cooperation, community, and change
“The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class – it is the cause of human kind, the very birthright of humanity.” Anna Julia Cooper   … more
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Spruce Tree Centre
Midway Chamber joins forces (and office space) with our district councils
Since the ‘90s, the Midway Chamber of Commerce has had an office at the Spruce Tree Centre. Anyone who spends time in the Midway knows it as the “big green tile building at the corner of … more
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Artika Tyner
Finding Moses Dickson: The untold story of Minnesota and the Underground Railroad
I am sharing exciting news about Karen Sieber, historian, educator, and leader in public humanities this month. She has discovered a missing chapter in Minnesota’s history about our … more
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Melvin Giles
28th Community Peace Celebration June 21
Happy beautiful June! This has been an exciting leap year, and it feels like we keep leaping through a Winkle in Time of historic and enchanting events, as well as sad and tragic events. For … more
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