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TakeAction Minnesota hosted acommunity conversation on July12 with the Minneapolis UrbanLeague called “Locked Up,Locked Out” to give a personalvoice to the everyday challengesfaced by individuals with a pastcriminal record. One in four Americanshave either an arrest or criminalconviction on their record – amajority are drug-related or othernonviolent offenses. In addition,according to the MinnesotaDepartment of Human Rights,the disparity between African-

Fifty years after the Freedom Summer work to defend Voting Rights, and 49 years after the passage fo the Voting Rights Act, threats to voting are emerging across the country. An interfaith group, including veterans of the 1960s civil rights struggle, convened June 22 at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in North Minneapolis. They commemorated the Freedom Summer anniversary of the deaths of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Mickey Schwerner and issued a call to

The “fi res” had lapped away at the core of my innocence, and it was beginning to show in my expression, sudden isolation and anger, and the militant clothing I wore. Yet, he still called me “angel” or “sweetie pie.” Daddy would look at me and ask a few questions like, “What did you learn in school today?” “Have you been thinking about what college you will go to? You know its never too early to begin planning for it.” After hearing my empty and rhetorical responses, he would say, “I don’t know who’s fi lling your head up with all of that junk.” Or, “those guys are not going to do anything but get themselves killed.” Or, “you cannot do anything in life without an education.” Then he would look at me with the saddest eyes, and make a slow descent down the wooden stairs leading to his basement offi ce. Vapors from the 1960s’ fi res encompassed me, transforming me into something even I did not recognize. I had inherited my father’s love for change, however I now believed wholeheartedly in the teachings of “my new fathers” and the need for armed struggle. Secretly, at 16 years old, I was taught how to fi re a .357

WASHINGTON (NNPA) –The U.S. Black Chambers(USBC) and the NationalAssociation of Black HotelOwners, Operators, andDevelopers (NABHOOD) areformally partnering to makesure that a signifi cant portionof the $40 billion AfricanAmericans spend each year ontravel and tourism remains inBlack hands. The partnership waslaunched last week at thestart of USBC’s professionaldevelopment conference,held at the Marriott Marquisin the District of Columbia.The newly-opened, four-star hotel, next to the Walter

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By Jazelle HuntNNPA Washington Correspondent

Imam Abdisalam Adam, Rabbi David Wirtschafter, Rabbi Esther Adler and Bishop Richard Howell

Civil rights leader Dr. Josie Johnson sharing her experiences in Jackson, Mississippi during the summer of 1964.

Rob Busby seeks to expand spending among Blacks

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Twitter: You can do it

Welcome home baby boomers!

Here’s something to think about: learning to walk. You don’t remember doing it, but somebody thought it would be a valuable skill to have. You picked it up, no problem. Walking is good. It’s a way to get places; it’s the gateway to

running, skipping, dancing and all sorts of other good things. Job seekers Kevin and Kara, separately, told me the same thing this week. “I don’t Tweet.” They both said they don’t see the value in it. They both see that other people fi nd it useful; it’s just not for them. Kevin and Kara are feeling a little left out and they’re not alone. Kevin and Kara don’t have to stay on the social media sidelines. They use Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest. What’s so intimidating about Twitter? If Facebook is the equivalent of learning to walk, then Twitter is like learning to run or skip or dance. It’s another mode of communication and if it’s useful to others, one ought to at least give it a shot. I’m not going to win “Dancing with the Stars” anytime soon, but I can get a groove on for fun once in a while.

What’s so great about Twitter? It’s real-time and connects you to people who share your interests. You can discover a new use for

a product, keep up with the news, know what your buddy had for breakfast… possibilities, endless! Whether you are looking for a new job,

a new customer, or a new way to get rid of ants, Twitter can help you fi nd it faster than you can say, “Sorry, Dex.” Twitter is informative and entertaining. And if everyone in America is using it, how hard can it be? Start here: Set up an account. Go to www.twitter.com and follow the directions to sign up. Next, read some Tweets. You’ll start to get the hang of it. Search for topics you’re interested in, and you’ll quickly fi nd people to follow. Then, catch yourself up on the basics: The # sign (pound, hashtag) is used to state your topic. Use @username at the start of your Tweet to direct a message to one specifi c user. Use @username within your Tweet if you want to share it publicly and also want to make sure that user sees it. For example: Your mom, whose username is Supermom,

threw a great party. You want to thank her, and you want everyone to know how great that party was. Your Tweet looks like this: Best party ever Thanks @Supermom #lovemymom #party Notice, we’re not going for punctuation points here. Just getting the message out in a casual, friendly way. Someone who searches on #party might ask you about it. And the world will know that your mom rocks. If you need a safe place to start, you can follow me @MNCareerPlanner. Keep up with Insight News @insightnews. Now, you Tweet!

Julie Desmond is IT & Software Engineering Recruiting Manager with George Konik Associates, Inc. Write to Julie at [email protected] or @MNCareerPlanner.

Talented leadership is always in high demand. The question is: where do you look for leaders, who are you overlooking, and how do you effectively sustain their involvement? When recruiting talent for your organization, business or municipality make sure you consider individuals over age 55. Here’s what we know – these “so called seniors” represent a growing percentage of the population, and many have experience, education, and

connections that can transform communities and organizations. They can provide valuable leadership in the civic and nonprofi t sectors, when called upon. It is important to consider individual seniors for individual positions in organizations, agencies and businesses. It is equally important to create a local or regional organizational structure that attracts and engages older individuals who want to make an impact. In many communities there is an organized effort to attract and retain young leaders. A similar effort should be made to engage older residents. Care is taken when recruiting younger talent, and similar attention should be paid to the recruitment and engagement of older talent. For example, when looking at community development,

economic growth, transforming education, or increasing cultural opportunities “seniors” can be major contributors. Many have skills, experience and relationships that have been developed over years and decades. Those who had careers as corporate executives and managers have worked in communities across the country and can bring that national exposure and learning to your local community. They can play key roles on local and state civic boards and commissions. Their strategic thinking and board service in other communities can add value to local nonprofi t boards. Creating a structure that focuses on engaging the talent of seniors can yield fi nancial and civic rewards. Such a structure can also serve as a formal way to “welcome home”

those seniors who are returning to the community after careers in other parts of the country, or internationally. Consider this: What mechanisms are in place to engage people returning home, to introduce them to current stakeholders, and to facilitate their community engagement? Evaluate local programs that target young, talented professionals for civic engagement. Could a similar program be developed for talented seniors? What structures can be created to welcome and engage individuals who had successful careers in other parts of the country, as well as those who worked regionally? What meaningful paid and unpaid opportunities are available? This is not a generation looking

to “lick envelopes” – these are talented leaders who can strategically add value and help defi ne solutions to pressing civic issues. Take a look around and see who’s in town. Identify who is coming home and create a strategy to engage them. It’s mutually benefi cial: a win for the community, and a win for seniors. Don’t let stereotypes render top local talent invisible. Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofi ts, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

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FUNdraisingGood Times

Americans and Caucasians with criminal records in Minnesota is four times higher than the national average. Yet the stigma not only continues to shadow over those who have served time, but over their families as well. Having a history with the criminal justice system affects everything from job applications, to obtaining adequate education and housing. Even if a criminal record has been expunged, it can still appear on a background check. Jamil Jackson, who created the Run and Shoot League’s Change Equals Opportunity (CEO) mentoring program at Farview Park, shared his story at Locked Up, Locked Out of how he was able to overcome the mistakes of his youth. He grew up on Minneapolis’ North Side in a stable home, and was active in his school and with sports. However, as a young teenager Jackson found himself responsible for the care of his younger six siblings. He was able to earn some money working at a part-time job, but was still unable to make ends meet. “Unfortunately, I got into the ‘hustling’ (drug dealing) game,” said Jackson. “I later got involved with CEO because I saw other young men coming out of prison and not being able to get jobs – the same situation I was once in.” Last year, Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the Ban the Box initiative, championed by TakeAction and the Second Chance Coalition. The law requires employers to wait until later in the hiring process before asking candidates about their criminal record, rather than simply checking a box on the initial application. For certain jobs, background checks are still required by state and federal laws, and employers may still exclude applicants if a crime is relevant to the position’s job duties. However, the change offers individuals a second chance at an opportunity for employment and to be evaluated

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Straight-up talk about testosterone

It’s almost impossible to turn on the TV or open a newspaper (or website) without hearing about testosterone defi ciency in men. We’re barraged with information that ranges from scientifi cally correct concerns about a very real medical condition, to completely unsubstantiated claims about “miracle” supplements that promise to do everything from improving a man’s mood and sex drive to giving him a body that would rival that of his favorite action hero. On the other hand, clinicians (and, in some cases, the FDA) are concerned about overuse of testosterone treatments, the effects of testosterone supplements on men and boys who don’t have a testosterone problem, and the overall value and safety of these treatments. Men and boys are wise to be concerned about their testosterone levels, and health policy makers are right to be concerned about inappropriate uses and practices. But with all the contradictory—and sometimes alarmist—information out there, many men and boys are scared away or feel

uncomfortable about getting the help they need. Testosterone is a naturally produced essential hormone found in both males and females but at differing levels. As we all know, testosterone plays a very important role in healthy sexuality and can infl uence sexual desire and performance for both men and women. But what many people don’t know is that testosterone’s importance goes far beyond the bedroom; it’s also involved in regulating mood, energy level, muscle mass and strength, bone density, fat distribution, red blood cell production, and in maintaining intellectual and cognitive levels for both male and females. As with other naturally produced hormones such as insulin and adrenalin, a certain base level of testosterone is essential to keep the body and mind healthy. Exactly what that level is depends on a number of factors, including age, overall health and wellness, and other medical conditions or treatments. But, bottom line, every boy and man requires a healthy level of this essential hormone. When testosterone levels are too low (just the same way as when insulin levels are too low), they

can produce very real symptoms in men and boys of any age. These include depression, constantly feeling tired even after rest and sleep, loss of strength and muscle tone (or in the case of younger males, inability to develop age-

normal muscle structures), being unable to lose excess body fat—especially around the belly—even with a proper diet and exercise, forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, loss of body hair, inappropriate breast development, and yes, decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction. These symptoms are not imaginary

and they can often indicate the presence of serious medical problems. The most important thing a boy or man who suspects he may have abnormally low testosterone levels can do is to get tested by a

professional. No website, news report, television or internet ad, or recommendation from a friend can replace an actual blood test and a hands-on check-up by a healthcare practitioner who is knowledgeable about overall male health and who puts the best interests of the patient at the core of any treatment program.

The goal of any rational, healthy and appropriate hormone replacement therapy is to restore key body functions to normal and to keep hormone levels in the appropriate range. We receive thousands of requests for low-testosterone-related advice at www.menshealthnetwork.org and we recommend to boys, men, and those who care for them to skip the slick commercials, wild claims, airbrushed before-and-after pictures, and avoid anyone who makes a “diagnosis” of low testosterone or prescribes a “treatment” based on anything less than a medical exam. Instead, fi nd a skilled health practitioner (there are some in every community) who takes a comprehensive approach to male health and wellness across the lifespan. The ideal provider will: • Document in an age- and health-status-adjusted way whether testosterone levels are below the normal range for the patient • Do valid diagnostics to identify why these levels are below the norm • Create a multi-component treatment strategy

to treat the underlying causeand safely and gently restoretestosterone to the optimal levelfor the patient • Provide medicallyappropriate strategies to addresslong term hormonal wellness • Use a comprehensiveapproach to male wellness acrossthe life-span. • So, if you’re feelingdown and out, or something’sjust not quite right, fi nd ahealthcare provider and Get ItChecked (www.getitchecked.com). And, visit the Men’sHealth Resource Center (www.menshealthresourcecenter.com)for more information about thehealth and wellbeing of men andboys.

Salvatore J. Giorgianni, PharmD,is the Science Advisor to the Men’sHealth Network, and the Chairof the American Public HealthAssociation Men’s Health Caucus. Stephen M. Giorgianni,DO, is a Board Certifi edFamily Physician practicing InMelbourne FL, and is a memberof the Board of Advisors of Men’sHealth Network.

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on their skills and experience. It also encourages employers become better prepared for Minnesota’s rapidly changing demographics and aging population. TakeAction is currently working to restore the voting rights of Minnesotans who are on probation or parole. Voter restriction laws actively work against the promise of fair-minded democracy, the group argues, and excludes those who have the most to gain by voting

– people of color, low-income Minnesotans and all who are

alienated and marginalized. In 2012, Minnesotans chose

to defeat the Voter Restriction Amendment, a referendum requiring all voters to provide a government-issued photo identifi cation on Election Day. Justin Terrell, Justice 4 All program manager at TakeAction Minnesota, believes that the Ban the Box initiative created a strong momentum toward alleviating the severe racial disparity in Minnesota’s criminal justice system. At Locked Up, Locked Out, Terrell also shared his personal obstacles because of a criminal past, and how he came to be involved in advocacy for ‘second chance’ legislation. He was active in his church as a youth but, like so many others, peer pressure soon pushed him toward the wrong side of the law. “I take responsibility for my mistakes, that’s not what this is about,” Terrell said. “We can’t change people, the one thing we can change is the system. This is about taking action, and Ban the Box is a good start.”

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action to the U.S. Congress to reinstate key provisions of the Voting Rights Act. The event featured Dr. Josie Johnson, civil rights leader and a participant in the Freedom Summer of 1964 as the keynote speaker, along with Imam Abdisalam Adam (Dar Al-Hijarah Mosque), Rabbi David Wirtschafter (Jay Phillips Center), Rabbi Esther Adler (Mt. Zion Temple) and Bishop Richard Howell (Shiloh Temple International Ministries), and a

representative from Minnesota Congressional Representative Keith Ellison’s offi ce. Sponsors included: Jewish Community Action, National Council of Jewish Women – Greater Minneapolis, Minnesota Council of Churches, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Shiloh Temple International Ministries, Wellspring Second Chance, Minnesota Rabbinic Association, the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, League of Women Voters, Second Chance Coalition, MN Catholic Conference, Gray Panthers and Mature Voices. © 2014 Christina Cerruti

magnum “because that’s what the police carry,” they said. I was taught how to construct Molotov cocktails and how to blitz a city with propaganda. Like many in my generation, I romanticized my death and being martyred for the people … the revolution. Daddy’s refusal to cease calling me his angel or sweetie pie baffl ed many because I was far from it. Yet in doing so, the hearing of it still had a way of instantly softening what had now become a hardened glare in my eyes. As my young body began to blossom, my revolutionary stance took on an entirely new dimension characterized by a quotation by one of the “fathers” of the day in saying, “The role of the woman in the revolution is on her back” … and I believed him … as did scores of other young impressionable girls who embraced their every word. The barometer set for this “burn baby burn” generation – especially being a young Black female was set fi rmly at rebellion at any costs, at any price and on every level. I no longer listened to my

father and would sneak to Black Panther headquarters explicitly against my father’s orders … sneak to Plymouth Avenue –even when the National Guard was called there at the height of the riots. But, despite the wedge that now existed between my father and me, I was allowed the privilege to witness in our home,

the real source of my father’s strength as his own Robins Island experience arrived and nearly swallowed him and everyone in our house completely whole as the fi res lapped away at the edges of America. His entire family began to disappear, just as he was slowly disappearing. One of my younger sisters

was hit by a police car with the vehicle dragging her hundreds of feet down the street. My father was at a meeting when a neighbor banged at our door telling me that she was laying in a pool of blood on 4th Avenue. When I arrived at the old General Hospital I was handed a bag and told casually, “Here, we had to cut her clothes off her.” When they took me to my sister, her head was the size of a watermelon, and she was screaming from the pain

from the injuries over her entire body. My sister nearly died, and her recovery entailed more than a year of surgeries and hospitalization, including being placed in a full body cast. Another sister was shot at on Nicollet Avenue and escaped the bullet by hiding under a nearby parked car. Shortly afterwards she was beaten so badly both of her eyes were purple and swollen shut. Amidst the pressure of

the 1960s and the effects weexperienced as a family, myparents began a series of physicalseparations and shortly after,their marriage ended in divorceconstituting the second and lasttime I saw my father cry.

Azaniah Little lives in Seattle.She works as a freelance writer,minister and consultant, and iscurrently seeking publicationfor her fi rst book, “Purpose forYour Pain...”

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Voting rights advocate Jeremy Jerome Arnett from North Minneapolis addressing the crowd.

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Voting rights on the line — and people lining up to defend them.

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Equity missing from new SWLRT plans

Last week Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (NOC) was glad to see a plan moving forward to build the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT), but deeply disappointed in the lack of equity in the plan as it currently exists. The current SWLRT includes no mention of equity, and it remains unclear how this project will benefi t the Northside communities it’s running through. NOC, along with the People’s Transit Coalition, put together a community benefi ts agreement that was crafted by engaging the community around what they want out of this $1.6 billion project coming through their neighborhood. This document was crafted with the needs and wants of community at the center, including a clear call for better shelters and other amenities in north Minneapolis and

reduction in fare. The current SWLRT plan has committed to 24 new shelters in north Minneapolis this year, as part of a total of

75 to 100 new shelters by end of 2015. This moves them from meeting 54 percent of the need – by their own defi nitions – to about 74 percent in Racially

Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RCAP). There was no mention of how many of these shelters were already planned in advance of the current

proposal, nor any mention of how to cover 100 percent of stops that meet the RCAP threshold. As the transit organizer with NOC, I ride the bus every day asking people what they want to see from such a huge investment in the transit system they use daily. Transit riders expressed clearly that the lack of amenities was an issue especially in areas such as north Minneapolis. North Minneapolis has far fewer amenities such as shelters, lighting and heat than any other part of the city. Riders also expressed a clear need for reduction in fare. We want to take pride in riding the bus and public transportation. With a multi-billion dollar transit investment in our neighborhoods, the Met Council must consider the needs of people who rely on transit daily in deciding where and how to invest. As the light rail comes through neighborhoods with high concentrations of poverty, residents of those neighborhoods deserve to be

connected to it. In addition tothe lack of a clear investmentstrategy in these communities,this current plan willexacerbate concerned aboutthe likelihood of gentrificationand residents being pricedout of their neighborhoods asthe light rail comes in. ThePeople’s Transit Coalition’sdrafted community benefitsagreement listed cleardemands around investmentin affordable housing andlocal businesses in northMinneapolis to preventpricing residents out of theneighborhood. We need amuch greater commitmentfrom Met Council and the cityaround these demands. “The Southwest Light Railmust be tied to reducing racialand economic disparities innorth Minneapolis,” said NOCexecutive director, AnthonyNewby. “We look forward tocontinue engaging with thecity of Minneapolis and theMet Council to make this areality, but they need to knowthat the current plans fall farshort of our expectations.”

Neighborhoods Organizing for ChangeThis bus stop on West Broadway has no shelter

Commentary by Michael McDowell, transit organizer, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change

Metropolitan Council may fall short on opportunity for racial equity in Southwest Light Rail Project

Minnesota expands expungement relief

Rep. Melissa Hortman (36B), a five term member of Minnesota’s House, endorsed Reva Chamblis for Brooklyn Park’s open East District City council seat. In her endorsement, Hortman explained that over the years she has come to know Reva through working on a number of DFL campaigns and issues together. The representative said she

has come to admire Chamblis’ consistent hard work and her attention to Brooklyn Park’s issues. Hortman cited Chamblis sitting on Brooklyn Park’s Human Rights commission and Public Safety Task Force as proof of her commitment to work for a better Brooklyn Park. “Reva, a 14 year resident of Brooklyn Park, is running on a progressive platform

that includes prosperity and equality for all, believing that the two values go hand in hand in creating a more prosperous, safe, stable and engaged city,” said Hortman. “(Reva) values everyone having a chance to succeed in Brooklyn Park and Reva supports economic opportunities for everyone as well as economic growth in Brooklyn Park.”

The Metropolitan Council and the City of Minneapolis announced this week they have reached a deal on the Southwest Light Rail project. With continued promises by the Metropolitan Council to address persistent racial and economic disparities across the region, ISAIAH, a non-profi t coalition of more than 100 congregations from various faith traditions working in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and greater Minnesota released the following statement: “ISAIAH believes we

must work together to create prosperity, health and wholeness for all people. Every public decision must refl ect our highest values and aspirations. They ought to unite rather than divide our communities and they ought to foster prosperity for all rather than a few. “The $1.7 billion Southwest Light Rail investment has signifi cant potential to further racial and economic equity in our region. However, based on current information available, ISAIAH is concerned that signifi cant opportunities may

be missed. The Metropolitan Council does not yet appear to be living up to its stated commitment to racial equity, which it has named as one of fi ve priority ‘outcomes’ in the 30-year regional development plan. “As a faith community, we believe this is a key opportunity for the Metropolitan Council to build a just and equitable transit system by funding measures that can truly eliminate disparities across our region. These measures are included in a People’s Transit

Agenda proposed by ISAIAH and ally organizations in April. Among them, a substantial increase in the quality and quantity of bus shelters that actually shelter riders, reduced fares, more frequency along higher ridership routes and streetcars. Further, we call on all parties to the Southwest Light Rail Project to take diesel train storage at the planned Van White stop permanently off the table. “So far, the Met Council’s announced ‘Transit Equity Initiatives’ seem to substantively address only the demand for bus

shelters, and incompletely at that. Even by the Met Council’s own standards, only 74 percent of stops that warrant shelters will have them by 2015 in predominantly people of color neighborhoods. This is in spite of rising ridership, and is also based on current inequitable formula for determining the need for shelter. In the central cities, stops must have 40 riders per day to warrant a shelter, while suburban stops only require 25 riders. “ISAIAH and ally organizations that support

a People’s Transit Agenda look forward to working with theMetropolitan Council, City of Minneapolis and HennepinCounty to ensure we do not again miss an opportunity to reduce racial and economic disparitiesthat are holding so many inour communities back from prosperity. We stand in supportof the Metropolitan Council’sstated commitment to equitabledecision-making in transit policy and investments but equity stillis missing in the Met Council’sGreen Line extension/SouthwestLight Rail plan.”

As a defense attorney, one of the most common questions I get is: “how long will this be on my record?” It is easy to see why people are so concerned about their records. Background checks are increasingly common. You may be asked to submit to a record check to secure a job, housing, a loan, or government benefi ts. Computers and the internet have made it much easier and cheaper to fi nd records – even very old records. Until recently, the answer used to be that if you plead guilty or are found guilty, the record of your case will probably be there forever. Although the court could seal records through a process called expungement, the cases which qualifi ed and the relief the courts could provide were limited. This spring a new law was enacted greatly expanding the availability of expungement. For those cases which fall within the new law, the court can seal not only its own records, but records maintained by criminal justice organizations such as police departments, prosecutorial offi ces, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The new law also requires business screening services to delete expunged records. Although the new law does not go into effect until January, 2015, there are things you can do today to begin the process. Specifi cally, you can:• Determine whether your

case falls within the expanded list of those eligible for expungement under the statute;

• Gather records you will use to support your petition; and

• Begin drafting the petition.

Alternatively, you can hire an attorney to do these things for you. A lawyer is not required to fi le a petition for expungement, but can be an invaluable advocate for you, particularly as the courts and criminal justice agencies are getting used to the new law. A criminal defense attorney has the training and experience to put together a professional petition for expungement, to respond to any objections raised by the police or prosecutor and any concerns expressed by the judge, and to give you the best chance to have your record expunged. Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes also violate the law. Minnesota’s expansion of expungement relief will allow individuals who are not career criminals but have made such mistakes – especially small mistakes long ago – to ask the court to seal the record, opening opportunities for employment, housing, and education which had previously been closed.

Karen Mohrlant is an attorney practicing primarily criminal defense with the law fi rm F. Clayton Tyler, P.A (www.fctyler.com). F. Clayton Tyler, P.A. does represent individuals for expungement. They can be reached at 612-333-7309.

Reva Chamblis (l) and Melissa Hortman

Rep. Hortman endorses Chamblis for Brooklyn Park City Council

By Karen Mohrlant


LIFESTYLE

He who has friends must fi rst be friendly

Courage and faith go hand in hand

Do you think I am friendly? Am I approachable? These and similar questions has been asked of me by men and women alike. In most cases, I am thinking, “If you have to ask the question, you may already have your answer.” But in some cases, it may be that the person is in the dark

of why people don’t approach them or think they are friendly. Because the propensity for others to approach us can impact our relationships and employability, it is necessary that I address the subject, cause, and effect of being friendly. To begin with, what does it mean to be Friendly? One defi nition defi nes friendly as warm, comforting, approachable, and helpful. If you look further at some of the synonyms, you will fi nd words like, open, open-minded, amenable, accessible, and sociable. These are also the characteristics of someone that people are able to talk to or do business with. One of the

simplest thing you can do to present yourself as friendly and accessible is to smile. People who smile are perceived as friendly and approachable. Secondly, how friendly you are will be a driving factor in determining if you are approachable. The effect of being approachable can be positive or negative. People who’s emotions are controlled by other will be diffi cult to approach at times. Depending on the circumstance, they could appear unapproachable. When you are open, and friendly, it will be communicable. People will feed off your friendliness. You can transform your home or work

environment by your demeanor. When it comes to environment, you can be a thermometer, responding to your environment, or you can be a thermostat, one who controls your environment. Thirdly, there is an upside to being friendly. When people feel they can talk to you, they are open to during business with you. They will also give you valuable feedback about how you, your business or relationship is doing. If you are looking for a mate, you are what you attract, so friendly, open-minded people will come into your circle. Potential suitors will approach you. They will see your smile and warmth as inviting and appealing. Good people will

come into your sphere. Finally, there is also a downside to being unfriendly. People avoid those who appear unfriendly, unsociable, and close-minded. Businesses fail, and potential relationships are missed. I knew of someone who had a business who was not very friendly. Those who came in contact with them did not feel welcomed. They told others about how unfriendly that business was and eventually it failed. This is probably true for relationships as well. If you are not nice, word will get around and people will avoid you. A man that has friends must show himself friendly, (Proverbs

18:24). Everyone should do theirown personal assessment. Theyshould take a hard look inwardlyto see if they are friendly, easyto talk to or do business with. Ifyou are in business, you do nothave the option of being hot andcold. Your smile will be yourwelcoming card to others. Beingfriendly will carry you far inbusiness and relationships.

Timothy Houston is an author,minister, and motivationalspeaker who is committed toguiding positive life changes infamilies and communities. Forcopies of his books, questions,comments or more information,go to www.tlhouston.com.

This week I had the opportunity to speak with a group of individuals about courage. I started with the question: “What is courage?” I was amazed with some of the answers they gave. Most of these individuals spoke of courage being when they found the strength to accomplish the goals that they set. I see courage in the same way. Courage is fi nding the ability to do something that frightens you. It is also fi nding the strength within yourself to believe you can complete anything you start.

When I think of a time in my life that I needed courage the most was when I didn’t believe in myself. Having the courage to complete my goals after some huge setbacks in life was a struggle sometimes for me. But I decided to fi nd the strength to endure and to complete the goals I set for myself. Some people live their everyday life based on courage. The courage to stay strong, the courage to never give up even when defeat is present, and the courage and faith to believe that they are healed no matter what the doctor report says. You see it takes courage for many people to even get out of the bed some mornings. I know a person who never had much in life and was told many negative things. It took courage for her to leave her family and go to law school on the other side of the country. It took courage to graduate at the top of her class and to decide to

make a life in a new city. I believe that courage and faith go hand in hand for me. Because without faith, I would not have the courage to complete any of the goals I set for myself. My faith gave me

the courage to fi nish my books and to continue my writing. My faith also gives me courage to complete my life’s journey to reach out to individuals and help to motivate them to pursue their dreams. “Dreams start

to manifest when you fi nd the courage to believe in them.” Keep dreaming and keep believing in yourself! And as always, stay focused, stay determined and keep striving for

greatness. Penny Jones-Richardsonis a published author and lifecoach. She can be reachedvia her website at www.thequeensproject.com or email [email protected].

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BOOK REVIEW

“The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery”

“This book is about the advantages that come from the improbable ground of creative endeavor. Brilliant inventions and human feats that have come from labor—an endeavor that offers the world a gift from the maker’s soul—involve a path aided by the possibility of setbacks and the inestimable gains that experience can provide… It is an exploration an atlas of stories about our human capacity, a narrative-driven investigation of facts we sensed long before science confi rmed them… It is the creative process—what drives invention, discovery, and culture—that reminds us of how to nimbly convert so-called failure into an irreplaceable advantage. ” -- Excerpted from the Introduction (pages 11-13)

I fl unked out of high school before recovering suffi ciently to not only get a diploma but to subsequently earn degrees from three different Ivy League institutions and a top law school to boot. I rarely ever mention that speed bump I hit in the 9th grade, since I think of it as an embarrassing blemish on an otherwise-stellar academic record. But I suspect that Sarah Lewis would have me celebrate that temporary setback as a necessary step on the road to success. For, she sees failure as a much-maligned blessing, given how many of humanity’s greatest achievements “from Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to entrepreneurial inventions and works in the arts” followed initial attempts that fell short of the mark. Lewis, a faculty member of Yale University’s School of Art, makes a convincing case for her theory in “The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for

Mastery.” She supports her iconoclastic theory with a profusion of proverbs and anecdotal evidence about prominent fi gures who managed to surmount setbacks, such as slave-turned-statesman Frederick Douglass, fl edgling artist-turned-gritty inventor Samuel F.B. Morse and welfare recipient-turned-best selling author J.K. Rowling. On the opening page, Professor Lewis recounts this sage insight on the subject by the late Maya Angelou: “We may encounter many defeats—maybe it’s imperative that we encounter the defeats—but we are much stronger than we appear to be and maybe much better than we allow ourselves to be.” The author also quotes Abraham Lincoln’s assertion that we “are ruined by this one sided practice of concealment of blunders and failures.” The idea of ‘fessing up about ones foibles sounds sort of counterintuitive to this critic, given that we now live

in an age when careers areroutinely ruined by a mereslip of the tweet or the tongue.Sadly, society puts pressureon individuals to presentthemselves as squeaky cleanand picture perfect from thecradle to the grave, since theslightest sophomoric poston Facebook, Instagram orelsewhere on the internet issupposedly certain to hauntyou for the rest of your days. Nevertheless, The Riserepresents a contrary tributeto the indomitability of thehuman spirit which encouragesall to freely acknowledge fl awsrevealed by their passionatepursuit of perfection. The RiseCreativity, the Gift of Failure,and the Search for Mastery”by Sarah LewisSimon and Schuster Hardcover, $26.00272 pages, IllustratedISBN: 978-1-4516-2923-1

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EDUCATIONFriendship Academy of the Arts highlights an exceptional teacher

Dr. George Nolan named new principal for Robbinsdale Middle School

School is out for the summer, and most teachers are taking a break from writing lesson plans and grading papers to vacation in various ways, but not so for one Friendship Academy of the Arts teacher, Jenna Reynolds. Reynolds, a second year teacher at Friendship, goes above and beyond her job duties to assist other teachers and continuously looks for new ways to enhance learning for students at the school. Though Reynolds may be young and

small in stature, she possesses the qualities and characteristics of great educators and demonstrates leadership skills in the classroom and on Friendship Academy’s school board. When asked to tell me a little about herself and her philosophy on education and the use of a new Promethean board she purchased with the money awarded to her from winning a Teachers and Technology Grant from Minnesota Business Partnership she responded, “I went to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. My philosophy of teaching is

educating the whole child and preparing them for the obstacles they may face in their future. I’m all about pushing my students to their full potential and guiding them to fi nd their passion for ongoing learning. I hope to play a role in closing the achievement gap that we have in society today but most importantly, I want to act as a role model, support system and facilitator of growth for my students. “I plan to use my Promethean board as a way to integrate technology into an academic setting and prepare students to be successful in a professional

world. I plan to use the board as a way to engage students in interactive activities for math, reading, science and social studies. This board will give students an opportunity to manipulate math tools in a hands on way. I feel my board will make learning vocabulary concepts and science experiments more realistic and applicable to their everyday lives. The board will push students to higher level thinking skills. Simply, this board will allow my students to get the same experience and beyond what other students and society have today. “Upon changing grade

levels, my hopes for this nextschool year are to be able tosuccessfully prepare my studentsnot only for the standardizedassessments they must completebut for their educational future asa whole. I hope to gets studentsexcited about learning and pushthem to advanced levels ofthinking. Personally I would liketo see them become independentlearners who can adequatelytake control of their learning.” For more informationabout Friendship Academyand enrollment call (612)879-6703 or visit www.friendshipacademy.org.

Superintendent Aldo Sicoli on July 7 presented Dr. George Nolan as the new principal of Robbinsdale Middle School (RMS) during the regular meeting of the School Board. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Nolan to Robbinsdale Area Schools. Dr. Nolan is a talented and experienced administrator who has earned the respect of educators by demonstrating a capacity for building community and community consensus, nurturing diversity,

and promoting professional and academic growth opportunities. I know he will be a great addition to our district,” said Sicoli. Nolan is currently the principal of South Junior High School in St. Cloud. As principal of South Junior High for the past three years, he has led the school’s instructional program to ensure students are career and college ready. According to Sicoli , under Nolan’s leadership

his school was recognized by the State of Minnesota for showing high growth in Multiple Measurement Ratings (MMR), which is the state’s accountability system. Additionally, students in grade 6 and 8 outperformed district and state averages in MCA reading and math, said Sicoli. Prior to his tenure at South Junior High School, Nolan held several administrative positions including serving as the Educational Equity

Services Coordinator at St. Cloud Area School District, assistant principal at Edison High School in Minneapolis, and a dean of students at North View Junior High School in Brooklyn Park. Of his new position Nolan said, “I am extremely excited to work in a progressive school district. The possibilities are endless for Robbinsdale Middle School students. My main goal is to help RMS become the best middle school in the area

by providing each student withthe skills they need to be readyfor college and a career. I wantto make sure RMS is a safe,welcoming and supportiveenvironment for all students.” Nolan earned a Bachelorof Arts degree from SouthwestState University in Marshall.He holds a Master of ScienceDegree from Minnesota StateUniversity in Mankato anda Doctorate of EducationalLeadership from the Universityof North Dakota.

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E. Washington Convention Center, was jointly fi nanced by Capstone Development, a private, Black-owned development fi rm. “Today is about more investment in the hotel and travel industry,” Ron Busby Jr., USBC president, said at a press conference. “As African Americans, we have

conferences, events, weddings, and vacations, always with white-owned establishments. I think we can bring some that money back to us.” A Nielsen study conducted in cooperation with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) found that African Americans spent 40 billion each year on the travel and tourism industries last year. But Andy Ingraham, president and CEO of NABHOOD, few of those

dollars turn over in the Black community. “I’d rate [concerted Black patronization] as pretty nonexistent,” he said. “We have to create awareness, because most people who come in contact with this idea think it’s a damn good idea.” Interestingly, Nielsen fi nds that Black Americans are 28 percent more likely than other groups to read fi nancial magazines such as Forbes and Fortune, yet have low levels of participation with mainstream

fi nancial products such as purchasing stock or mutual funds. Although Black Americans have yet to truly wield their power as consumers, prominent brands have taken notice, including. Marriott International. “We see the power of the African American wallet, spending, and economic value,” said Apoorva Gandhi, vice president of Multicultural Markets and Alliances for Marriott. “It’s really important to us that we are consistently authentic in how we employ – through recruitment and developing executive professionals – and also how we market to, and do business with this segment.” The hotel brand has been named one of Black Enterprise’s top 40 companies for diversity for eight consecutive years. Marriott has also maintained decades-long partnerships with major Black organizations such as the National Urban League, NAACP, and the National Black MBA Association. “One way we try to reach the African American segment is through our multicultural

and diversity partners,” Gandhi says. “One, because these are great organizations doing great things. But also, they are gateway groups to their demographic. We work to support their goals because, frankly, they’re our goals too.” Marriott says it was the first hospitality company to establish a diversity and inclusion program. Today, it is also one of a handful of big-name hotels working to cultivate Black executives and owners. Interestingly, Norman Jenkins, NABHOOD treasurer, and founder of Capstone Development, the company that co-financed the Marriott Marquis in D.C., is also a former Marriott executive. Under his leadership, the brand boasted of at least 500 minority-owned or minority-franchised Marriotts around the world in just three years under its Diversity Ownership Initiative. Jenkins represents the other angle of Black economic power: gatekeeping and ownership. By owning a business, African Americans can solve many of their own community problems.

“Black businesses still struggle to find funding, either through equity or debt, to let them grow to what they could be,” Busby says. “But we know Black business is the key to the unemployment that is wreaking havoc on our communities.” As Ingraham explained, more business at Black-owned hotels results in more hires and more corporate promotions of other African Americans working within the establishment, who can eventually become executives or owners. More business also means that hotels have to buy more goods from suppliers, and can choose to patronize other Black-owned businesses in the process. NABHOOD counts more than 500 Black-owned hotels and hospitality venues in the United States, and nine abroad, mostly in the Caribbean, with the exception of one in Ghana and another in Liberia. The organization has a listing of these Black-owned properties on its website, www.nabhood.net. The two organizations continue their partnership for the long run, with the collaboration at the 18th Annual International Multicultural and Heritage Tourism Summit and Trade Show held last weekend in Miami. “We’re trying to sign as many agreements as possible for people to give us a chance to provide the level of service they are accustomed to,” Ingraham explains. “The opportunity exists for each of us to play a role in change the economic tapestry. If we could just revise our conscience level and agree to do business with each other, we can all benefi t.”

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Jeter and Twin Cities shine at All-Star Game

A green line painted on the sidewalk led baseball fans from FanFest events at the Minneapolis Convention Center, winding through Nicollet Mall, and ultimately landing visitors at the doorstep of Target Field for the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star game. An ideal script was likewise laid out through the many events of the entire extended All-Star weekend, all the way down to the sunset appearance for New York Yankee great, Derek Jeter. Commentators described the All-Star game night as “a well-played All-Star game,” and exclaimed, “What a night for baseball!” And though the evening’s MVP award went to 23-year-old outfi elder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, it was 40-year-old Jeter who represented the epicenter of the evening. Known as “The Captain” Jeter gave several tips of the cap to fans, peers and umpires throughout the night, to raucous standing applause. Jeter, in his traditional No. 2 jersey number, went 2-for-2 at the plate before exiting in the 4th inning. Home fi eld advantage in the coming World Series is awarded to the winning All-Star team providing signifi cance to

the game’s outcome. A unique (or not) closing situation arose to close the game in victory for the American League, as Twins pitcher, and Minnesota native, Glen Perkins served up the fi nal pitch and out for the

evening, right into the familiar catcher’s glove of fellow Twins All-Star Kurt Suzuki. Great applause was given to several current, retired and participating Twins players throughout the All-Star week,

including at Monday’s sold out Home Run Derby, as both current Twin second baseman Brian Dozier, and former Twins AL MVP, Justin Morneau stepped to the plate. Neither performed very well in the

Home Run Derby, but extensive attention was given to Morneau throughout the week from fans and local media, hoping for a future return to Twins Territory. Earlier events in the weekend paraded celebrities

from near, far, and variousbackgrounds, through themany Target Field and FanFestevents. Fans especiallyraved over appearances fromcurrent Vikings great, runningback Adrian Peterson, as heparticipated in the celebritysoftball game and FanFestbatting practice. Valuable displays from theMLB Hall of Fame were presentin the FanFest arena, includinga large centerpiece display ofNegro League paraphernalia,photos and history. Baseball has long beenrecognized as the nationalpastime, and avid followersfrom all ends of the civilizedbaseball world were presentin downtown Minneapolis,with smiles and appreciationfor the area’s convenienceand aesthetics. One All-Stargame veteran, a native of SanFrancisco, commented, “Lastyear in New York it took anhour to get anywhere, so this isgreat. It’s nice to be able to getto all the events.” Indeed the Twin Citieslongtime gift of city planningshined through, and Julyweather suffi ciently kept mostactivities comfortable; savethe cold rain delay during theHome Run Derby, resulting inthe equivalent of a fi ve hourdunk contest. And thoughthe mummifi ed remains ofBlock E – currently underdevelopment to become MayoClinic Square – provided a big,yet quiet wart in the center ofdowntown, there was no doubtthat a unanimous sentimentresonated throughout theentire Twin Cities 2014 MLBAll-Star game presentation …home run.

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From classical to hip hop at FLOW Northside Arts Crawl

Passionate singer is writing the newest Lyriq to her life’s song

As FLOW Northside Arts Crawl gears up for its 9th year enlivening West Broadway on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, it is diffi cult to describe with

words what makes this event special. FLOW is more than a premier art event; it is a community celebration of the many facets that make north Minneapolis a truly unique and meaningful place to live, work, learn and create. Many of those that look

forward to FLOW each year might describe FLOW as the best kept secret of the Twin Cities art festival world. While part of FLOW’s beauty comes from the friendly spirit of Northside artists showing and performing Northside art for other Northsiders, FLOW

invites people everywhere to experience its stunning mix of emerging and professional artists and innovative public art installations. FLOW is a free event for all ages. During FLOW, West Broadway’s permanent art spaces open their doors with especially

welcoming gusto. Th ese include the MPLS Photo Center, C. Caldwell Fine Arts Gallery and Studio, the Lundstrum Center for Performing Arts, Juxtaposition Arts, and the Capri Th eater. In addition, more than 20 businesses, storefronts, walls and vacant lots come alive

with visual and performing art. As in past years, FLOW 2014 includes special performances organized by its key partners, who have matured over the past near-decade thanks in part to their participation in the

Stardom doesn’t come easy. Behind every so-called overnight success, there’s usually a story of long days and even longer nights, disappointments, frustrations and rejections. But the true stars are the ones who rise above, persevere and dig deep within to show the world all they have to off er. Twenty-four year old vocal powerhouse, Lyriq La’Shay is well on her way to stardom and her success won’t be a fl uke … she worked for it. Gift ed with a powerful voice laced with soulful, jazzy undertones, Lyriq isn’t just relying on her vocal gift to get by, she’s working hard to be heard and people everywhere are taking notice. For Lyriq,

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business. But during her timeat McNally it wasn’t all booksand research. Th e gift ed singerwas out doing what she lovesthe most … singing. And it wasone of those singing momentsthat lead to her next musical andscholastic endeavor. “I was singing in a karaokecompetition – the ‘Back in theDay Karaoke,’ hosted by ChantelSings and Ray Richardson – andI sang ‘At Last’ by Etta James,”explained the young songstress.“I lost that competition and Ifelt bad, but I decided to postthe video on YouTube of mesinging anyway. Well somebodyfrom Mississippi Valley StateUniversity saw the video andcontacted me. I went down for avisit and I was off ered a full ridescholarship. Sometimes when

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Macy’s Passport presents Glamorama 2014

Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2014 celebrates this year’s theme, Fashion Rocks, at the State Th eatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Th e annual show benefi ts the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. “Children’s Cancer Research Fund continues to make medical advances that are life-changing for childhood cancer patients and their families. Macy’s is proud to again partner with this outstanding organization that provides hope and support to families in need,” said Martine Reardon, chief marketing offi cer for Macy’s. Fashion Rocks takes center stage as the theme of this year’s celebration, with music and fashion connecting to ignite the fl ame of imagination and self-expression. Merging the fashion spectacle of the acclaimed Fashion Rocks television event

with Macy’s signature mix of pop-culture, style, music and dance, the Macy’s Glamorama Fashion Rocks audience will experience fall 2014 fashions with collections by Calvin Klein, Diesel, Hello Kitty, INC International Concepts, Weekend Max Mara and more. And for the fi rst time ever, Macy’s is making its

Glamorama fashion accessible and attainable by providing attendees the opportunity to shop the runway. Th e public can visit www.macys.com/glamorama aft er the show to shop the featured designers. Singer, songwriter Jason Derulo with his latest single “Wiggle” and known for his previous hits “Talk Dirty” (ft . 2

Chainz), “Whatcha Say,” and “It Girl,” will headline the annual event benefi ting Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF). Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” sold more than fi ve million singles throughout the world and garnered more than 150 million views on YouTube. Aft er a string of career defi ning hit singles including “Whatcha Say,” “In My Head,” “Ridin’ Solo,” “Don’t Wanna Go Home” and “It Girl,” Derulo suff ered a catastrophic neck injury, which forced him to rehabilitate himself both mentally and physically. He released his comeback record, “Th e Other Side” from his “Tattoos” LP in May 2013. Also set to perform is Macy’s iHeart Radio Rising Star contest winner, Before You Exit, a band consisting of three brothers from Orlando, Fla. that received more than 7.3 million votes for the contest. Th e group has

produced a soaring pop-rock album of uplift ing relationship songs that blends sharp hooks with bright and buoyant rock. Conjuring up the optimism in the band’s name – inspired by the sentiment “make a diff erence before you exit” – the band works daily to make its way to the top. Following the rock-n-roll themed show at the State Th eatre, there will be an aft er party on the 8th fl oor of the Macy’s downtown Minneapolis store with a menu presented by Macy’s culinary council chef, Michelle Bernstein. In 20 plus years, Macy’s Glamorama has contributed nearly $5 million to CCRF. Proceeds from the event support lifesaving research in the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood cancers and blood disorders. “Macy’s is helping us

to change children’s livesby funding research thatis changing the practiceof medicine,” said JohnHallberg, CEO of Children’sCancer Research Fund. “Weengage more people in ourmission, and provide hopeto more families because ofthe support of Macy’s, theirretail associates and theircustomers. Th eir partnershipis truly making a diff erence.” Tickets for the event areon sale and can be purchasedthrough CCRF by calling(952) 893-9355 or by visitingwww.ChildrensCancer.org/Glamorama. Tickets can alsobe purchased at the StateTh eatre Box Offi ce by callingTicketmaster at (800) 982-2787, or by visiting www.m a c y s . c o m / g l a mt i c k e t s .Ticket prices are $75 for showonly; $185 and $300 for showand aft er party; $1,000 for VIPshow and aft er party.

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Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Contest winner, Before You Exit

CCRF Ambassador child, Jack Serakos

Fashion extravaganza features performance by Jason Derulo benefiting Children’s Cancer Research

you lose you can still win.” And Lyriq has continued to win. Earlier this month the Omaha native had a national spotlight shined on her when she sang the National Anthem on HBO prior to a championship boxing match. Th e match featured fellow Omaha native, lightweight champion, Terence Crawford, who knew Lyriq from years past. “Terence said that if he ever ‘got on’ he would look out for me,” said Lyriq. “We didn’t really keep in contact, but two weeks prior to the fi ght I got called and was asked to sing the National

Anthem.” Lyriq La’Shay said the fi ght promoters wanted to have someone in Omaha (where the match took place) sing – as to not incur the expense of travel – but Crawford insisted Lyriq sing. Crawford went on to win the bout. With just a little more than a month before Lyriq departs to Mississippi, the hard-working singer is packing in as many gigs and as much studio time as she can. Th e singer is working on her new project, “Lyrik to Lyriq,” which she says the title refl ects her transformation and growth as an artist and as a person. “When I was Lyrik with a K, I was trying to fi nd myself, but when I became Lyriq with a Q, I knew what I wanted to be and

how I wanted to present myselfas an artist,” said the singer,whose current single, “OuttaControl” is an activist call to endgun violence. Lyriq La’Shay is having agoing away concert Aug. 16at the Fox Egg Gallery, 3730Chicago Ave., Minneapolis. Th eevent starts at 8 p.m. and featuresseveral other area performersalong with Lyriq headlining theevening. Admission is $10 foradults and free for children. Th ough the singer is leaving the area to continue her education, Lyriq said she’ll return oft en to perform and record. To hear “Outta Control” and other songs by Lyriq, visit www.soundcloud.com/lyriq-lashay.

Northside Art Crawl. Music is always an exciting element at FLOW, and this year there is something for everyone. Th e Capri Th eater will host the Start the Music! series presented by Th e Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO). Designed for families with children ages 3-6, Start the Music! is an engaging and exciting way to introduce a young listener to classical music. Craft s, games, activities and a 30-minute concert engage small hands and big imaginations. At FLOW, SPCO will give two performances of “Pounding Percussion: Meet the Percussion Family” on Saturday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Over at the corner of Penn Avenue N and West Broadway, at the former site of Fire and Ice, longtime FLOW partners KMOJ 89.9 FM and Broadway Liquor Outlet have planned a festival within a festival, free and open to all ages. KMOJ will curate a stage with local artists beginning at noon, and at 4 p.m. national headliners Black Sheep and Brand Nubian will perform. Kelvin Quarles, general manager of KMOJ, is excited to bring his listeners these award-winning acts that were so important during the 1980s and 1990s. “What we try to do each year is fi nd an old school hip-hop group, really, cross over groups, so we can get a variety of fans out. Black Sheep and Brand Nubian are both legendary. We’re expecting a lot of people, and we think it will be a great time,” said Quarles.

All day, food, merchandise and art vendors will set up tents in the KMOJ/BLO area. Adults over 21 can enjoy the Broadway Liquor Outlet Beer Garden, where a $2 wristband guarantees a VIP view of the stage and the freedom to come and go as they please. For full details on FLOW’s sites, artists, special events and how to get free rides on the bus and light rail during FLOW through Metro Transit, visit www.fl ownorthside.org. FLOW is a program of the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition.

FLOW Northside Arts Crawlwww.fl ownorthside.orgFriday, July 25 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.Saturday, July 26 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.West Broadway from N 2nd Street to Penn Avenue NMinneapolis

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Monday, July 21 Fringe Previews No. 2Rarig Center330 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis7 p.m.

Thirty theater companies will perform three-minute previews of their shows in preparation for the 2014 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tuesday, July 22 Bryn Mawr Ice Cream Taste Off 420 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis

3747 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association is sponsoring an ice cream social. There is also entertainment including live performances, face painting and games. The Ice Cream Social attracts as many as 500 neighbors each year.

Wednesday, July 23 The Stereohype Tour w/Crunchy Kids, Menage Quad & Big Jess Honey Minneapolis 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 8 p.m.18-plus$7

The Stereohype Tour is taking off from Minneapolis with a performance at Honey Minneapolis. Eric Mayson, rapper Slim Chance, Marcus Skallman, and Eric Burton will all perform.

Minneapolis AquatennialHennepin Avenue from Dunwoody College of Technology to 5th Street8:30p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

The CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade will travel through downtown Minneapolis Wednesday. Come see bands, floats and much more.

Thursday, July 24 Music in Mears Park – Toki Wright & Big Cats, Carnage Mears Park221 E. 5th St., St. Paul6 p.m.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of musical experiences for all tastes. Jazz, folk, blues, hip-hop, big band, and pop are just a few genres featured at Music in the Parks 2014.

Friday, July 25Sifu Hotman (Guante x Dem

Atlas x Rube) “Embrace the Sun” Release Show featuring House of Dance Twin CitiesIntermedia Arts2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis7-9pm$5

“Sifu Hotman is sharp, uptempo hip-hop from MCs Guante and Dem Atlas, plus producer Rube. Take part in the release party for their new project, “Embrace the Sun” Friday at Intermedia Arts. The night includes a performance by House of Dance Twin Cities.

First Annual Riddim Fest with Wayne Wonder and Elephant ManThe Cabooze917 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 18-plus$35 general admission, $50 VIP

Sound Of Fujun and Verb-X of Bungalow Sound System DJ at this First Annual reggae/dancehall event at The Cabooze. International stars Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man headline. The

event is hosted by Trinny Cee and Young Marciano.

Saturday, July 26FLOW Northside Art Crawl w/ Brand Nubian and Black SheepWest Broadway, Minneapolis11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

FLOW is both a premier art event and community celebration in north Minneapolis. A self-guided tour of studios, galleries, theaters, commercial and vacant spaces along West Broadway, FLOW showcases the great art being made every day on the Northside. Highlights include the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at the Capri Theater, hip-hop legends Brand Nubian and Black Sheep on the 89.9 KMOJ stage, Broadway Liquor Outlet beer garden and Juxtaposition Arts local youth art sale.

21st Annual Carifest 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. West River Parkway and 17th Street, between Plymouth and Broadway Avenues,

Minneapolis

Carifest was started in 1994 by a committed group who dreamed of a festival for and about Caribbean people in the state Minnesota. A small group of people organize ever year to represent all of the Caribbean nations.

Sunday, July 27Pigeon John with Tanya MorganFirst Avenue8 p.m.18-plus$12

“Tanya Morgan are like the sons of De La Soul — soulful, stressed, effortlessly smart flows, intricate production, the whole package,” said SPIN music editor Charles Aaron. The group consists of Cincinnati MC Donwill and Von Pea of Brooklyn. Check out their standout sound alongside West Coast underground star Pigeon John from Los Angeles.

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