Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or forced if you take the time to find techniques that fit your style and goals. That was one of the many takeaways from Sister Spokesman’s “Networking with Purpose” event, held March 7, at Sabathani Community Center in south Minneapolis. The event gathered a colorful mix of community members, vendors, and an expert panel of entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
Certificate of Assumed Name – Co-op Creamery Neighborhood Cafe
1. State the exact assumed name under which the business will be conducted is (one business name per application) Co-op Creamery Neighborhood Cafe 2. State the address of the principle place of business: 2601 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter calls for a boycott of the Mall of America following first hearing
On the day of the first court hearing for the 11 defendants who are accused of various charges around the planning of the December Black Lives Matter protest at the Mall of America, Minnesota’s Black Lives Matter group is calling for a boycott of the Mall, through July 1st. The news comes a day after the group sent out a press release revealing that Bloomington City Attorney … [Read more...]
‘Focus’: A farfetched, cat-and-mouse crime caper rich with eye candy
Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie) is an aspiring con artist who picked the worst guy to steal a wallet from when she settled on Nicky Spurgeon (Will Smith). She had no reason to suspect that he was a third generation flimflam man descended from a grandfather who ran a crooked poker game in Harlem back in the day. Nicky was more curious than infatuated when he accepted the seductive … [Read more...]
In Selma, Obama proved that he is ‘Black Enough’
NEW ANALYSIS SELMA, Ala. (NNPA) –Throughout his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama was dogged by one question: Is he Black enough? The question was repeated so often that after showing up late for an appearance at the 2008 annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists in Las Vegas, Obama said, “I want to apologize for being late, but you … [Read more...]