University of Minnesota fails the underserved population of Minnesota, with the help of Black people that work there.
On Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. the man that inspired the movie “Hotel Rwanda”- Paul Ruesabagina, will be coming to Northrop Auditorium to speak. This event is sponsored by the Department of Post Secondary Teaching and Learning and co-sponsored by the Department of African American and African Studies with African Read-In. This mess falls under the University of Minnesota’s – of Education + Human Development. This event is free and open to the public. (?)
About two weeks ago, staff from a local agency was contacted about doing possible advertising for this event. The firm contacted has the Twin Cities #1 minority-ethnic media news distribution and operates a full service Public Relations agency. The problem – the General Manager was a Black Man.
So often a group of Black people get to a point in an organization where they get make decisions (or not make decisions) that effect how important information is distributed to the community that never get to attend or hear about such events. This is the case with Ms. Serna Wright, Director of Events for the University of Minnesota College of Education + Human Development. These events are usually attended by 85 percent White and the rest a mix of students and some “stratified” individuals that got the word through the “IIBN – (I’m Important Black Network). Staffers at the agency asked the GM, “How the University of Minnesota College of Education + Human Development would get the word out to the Black, Asian, Somali, Hispanic-Latino and Hmong community without using Insight News, The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Asian American Press, LaVoz, Hmong Times, One Nation News and the African media outlets in Minnesota?”
In a telephone call to Ms. Wright on yesterday, she (Ms. Wright) was asked what are her plans for message and information distribution; Cost per point; GRP; Budget; Reach & Frequency. Her reply was, “I’m going to use radio. Of course this was a call for possible dollars into our agency, but also a concern about why she’s stalled for 2 weeks.
Being in advertising and marketing for over 30 years in Minnesota, I understood then that Ms. Wright has and is consistently wasting the U of M’s money on advertising and marketing on what she feels, rather than reaching a segment of the population that would like to engage this event. This is another example of “Blue Business Racism on Pluto”.
It was apparent to me that Ms. Wright has no clue what a clean media distribution would be as it pertains to attracting people of color to the U of M that might possibly assist in building capacity for students interested in Journalism, African American Studies or other courses the U of M might offer.
Those of you that get it must know by now – Ms. Wright is the “wrong” person for the job!
Another example that no one was reading or comprehending when WEB Dubois said, “The Talented 10th is responsible for the other 90%.”
Again the University of Minnesota fails the underserved population of Minnesota, with the help of Black people that work there.
Sheila “SUPERWOMAN” St. James The GURU of Good Health!”™ to be featured at the 3rd Annual Women’s Symposium “Loving From The Inside Out” Saturday October 11, 2008 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 South 7th street in downtown Minneapolis
Health Fitness Specialist, Sheila St. James is devoting her life to being a “lifesaver.” This New Orleans native and “energizer bunny” truly believes that your health is your greatest wealth, and she is a one-woman-army combating diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and anorexia.
Sheila has helped thousands lose unwanted fat, decrease inches, boost their metabolism and reclaim their health. Health and fitness expert, Sheila St. James is ‘Educated and Experienced’. Armed with a Masters Degree in Human Performance and Health Promotions she is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist(CEP), and has years of practical experience in the wellness industry. (Education + Experience=Expert)
Sheila has been featured in many magazines and newspapers; and interviewed on several local news and radio talk shows. She also leads by example and is a United States Aerobics Champion (America’s #1 aerobics instructor).
Sheila is also a fitness/figure competitive bodybuilder. She is the producer and host of the award-winning “Shape Up with Sheila” TV show which airs in nine Minnesota metro cities including her hometown of New Orleans. She has been dubbed the “E.F. Hutton of fitness” by Sportscaster extraordinaire-Larry Fitzgerald. You can also catch the “First Lady of Fitness” daily on 89.9 FM KMOJ-”Sheila’s Solutions” and in 4SEEN magazine giving expert health and wellness advice.
To contact Sheila visit her website at www.SUPERWOMAN.cc.
About the Women’s Symposium, “Loving From the Inside Out”:
New for 2008! …a Special Panel featuring Men who will address:
“What in the World Do Men Really Want?” – “How does a Women who Loves herself from the Inside Out Fit?
Breaking News!!!!Men to discuss “Healthy Relationships” and address other things all women need to know, during “Loving From the Inside Out” on October 11th.
You don’t want miss it! New for 2008 by popular demand: a panel discussion with a diverse mix of men (Terry Austin, Rev. Melvin Miller, Kevin Mason, Nate Russell, Alex Hines, Mark Robinson and more!) the topic: Healthy Relationships: What in the world do Men Really Want? and How does a Woman Who Loves Herself from the Inside Out Fit in the picture? The panel will be moderated by LaTracey Copeland (Capstone Experience) and Nancia Leath (author and mental health specialist from Atlanta). All Men are invited to come, register for the lunch (only$35), visit the Market Place, support the Silent Auction benefiting the Emmett Till Legacy Scholarship fund and experience this dynamic discussion. The luncheon is at noon- 2 p.m. with a book signing with keynote speaker Dr. Michele Hoskins immediately following. The panel discussion will take place at approximately 3:30pm on Saturday October 11, 2008
We encourage all women to invest in yourself and come for the entire days life changing experience! Starting at 8 a.m and closing at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday Oct 11th.
“Loving From the Inside Out” goes beyond superficial beauty and brings together a diverse mix of women of faith, color, culture, character, style and substance, coming from urban, suburban, rural, out state and metro areas into a safe and nurturing atmosphere of love, trust and confidence. This symposium deals with the inner self and helps women create and have the love, health, wealth, career, representation and ultimately the life they’ve always wanted and deserved. Women will be inspired by the testimonies and advice from a host of dynamic speakers who will include; Rev. Christy Simmons, Dr. Jennifer Warren, author Mary Whitney and Deborah Watts.
A Special “Loving From the inside out” performance by Lutunji (a Woman Who Jam! performer) will follow the early morning pampering party hosted by Antoinette Williams of Rituals and Deborah LaCoste a health, wellness and wealth building specialist from Chicago). Robyne Robinson, FOX 9 News anchor will Host the “Woman of Courage” Awards Luncheon during the 3rd Annual women’s empowerment symposium, “Loving From The Inside Out”. in honor of Mamie Till Mobley on October 11th with keynote speaker, author, CEO of Michele Foods, 3 time featured guest on Oprah, Dr. Michele Hoskins.
The 2008 Woman of Courage Awardees are: actress and recording artist – Jevetta Steele, former Mayor of Minneapolis – Sharon Sayles Belton, Judge LaJune Lange and Senator Mee Moua. The luncheon is open to the public, special luncheon rates are now available. Entertainment will be provided by the very talented Woman Who Jam! performers Brenda Foster, Yolanda McIntosh and Zsame’. A special post luncheon exercise demonstration will be provided by Sheila “Superwoman” St. James.
Your paid registration includes all events: the Friday, Oct 10th opening night welcome reception/happy hour (location to be announced to all registered attendees), the full day symposium, awards luncheon, market place, book signing, panel discussion and silent auction which all takes place at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 South 7th street in Downtown, Minneapolis. The special Sista to Sista, 2 for one rate (only $35 each or $70 for 2 a $140 value!) is extended until Wednesday, Oct 8th. Special room rates are available for only $109, call 1 800 333-3333 to reserve your room now.
Come and be inspired as we also observe Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Month also.
Minneapolis Urban League elects new chair and Board, will this change be only self serving?
Dear Readers,
Please read this press release carefully. Remember, your opinion counts.
MINNEAPOLIS, September 3, 2008 — The Minneapolis Urban League is pleased to announce that Catherine Wassberg, associate general counsel for Northwest Airlines, has been elected chairperson of its 24-member Board of Directors. The north Minneapolis-based non-profit also has elected seven new members to its board: Kenneth Charles, General Mills, Inc.; Roxanne Givens, ethnicHome, Inc.; Peter Hayden, Turning Point; Al McFarlane, McFarlane Media; Billy Russell, Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church; Kevin Wright, U.S Bank; and Leslie Wright, Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
As board chair, Wassberg will serve a one-year term and must be re-elected each year to the position. The new board members each will serve a three-year term. Wassberg and the new board members, along with the rest of the board, assumed their responsibilities this summer and were charged with leading the search for the organization’s permanent president/CEO. The entire board, which includes the interim president/CEO, will convene on September 24 at the Minneapolis Urban League’s Glover-Sudduth Center.
“Our chair and new members bring a wealth of experience and a set of established relationships with many of the communities we serve,” said David Oguamanam, interim president/CEO of the Minneapolis Urban League. “Their leadership will be crucial as we tackle the upcoming year’s objectives and define the goals and strategies that will determine our organization’s course for the next several years.”
About the Minneapolis Urban League
The Minneapolis Urban League is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides human services and advocacy that will enable African Americans and other diverse group members residing in the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area to cultivate and develop their individual and group potential on a par with all other Minnesotans. The organization provides a continuum of more than 20 programs and services, which operate from seven facilities throughout Minneapolis, and serves approximately 20,000 individuals and families so they can have access to quality employment, housing, health care, education and social services.
For more information about the Minneapolis Urban League, visit www.mul.org or call (612) 302-3100. The Minneapolis Urban League is headquartered at the Glover-Sudduth Center, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411.
The Twin Cities Best 1st of the Month Networking Event – Vive Now!
Poor No More on Minneapolis Television Network (MTN) Channel 17
Our Mission
To connect people through a world-class communication platform; to change the lives of our global market by developing strong leaders while providing a vehicle for unlimited prosperity. A million men and women dedicated countless hours into the development of keeping people out of the poor house. Only those that dare to step into the world of how to, teach me and show me the way and to do whatever it takes attitude are the ones that will truly become Poor No More…
How can we get American people to save money, spend less money and bring more money into the household is the hot topic. My answer is by treating the situation as an addition that faces us on a day to day basis.
A lot of people have a problem saving money. I believe that there is an illness attached to spending and why we can’t resist, which explains why we can’t save money, nor spend thrifty and live within our means.
Poor No More initiative has joined others to change the mind set of Americans regarding money management. We have taken the steps to educate, inform and support Americans looking to overcome the personal and business financial stain. Through informational workshops, Television talk shows, community outreach and group discussions we hope will help to start people on the right path no matter what their financial situation may be. High cost of food, gas, health care etc. poor people it’s time for change become educated of what your options are through the efforts of Poor no More. Visit our website at www.poornomore2008.com.
The show, Poor no More is hosted by longtime Twin Cities Economic Activist Mr. Donald Jackson. You can watch this programming on Minneapolis Television Networks (MTN www.mtn.org) Channel 17 at the following times: Tuesday 7/29/08 at 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8/2/08 at 7:30 a.m., Friday 8/5/08 at 9:30 p.m., Monday 8/11/08 at 9:00 a.m., for more information call Donald Jackson at 763-300-1176
