Some old maps that start to tell the story of North Minneapolis

That's a old map from 1913 that shows the transit routes around Minneapolis and St. Paul. Why it's interesting is in North it shows just a few fingers of housing that were there at the time and Victory Parkway was just in the planning stages - wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Memorial_Parkway

Also, that this map, although a proposed park map, shows that as of 1883 most North of Broadway wasn't there:

This is what makes North really unique as far as housing and community. We run the range of the old grand upper middle and middle class (the workers were more over in NE) Victorian homes to the bungalows and arts and craft periods.

Or maybe I'm looking into too much on a day off, and thinking about it too much after meeting with some non profit housing partners that I will work with through HNC.

Echoes of 1967

So I read something sad today in the news about North.

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/2015/12/09/funding-proposal-to-4th-precinct-causes-controversy/77077380/
Not sure why that's a big deal, as the building more than likely needs the help anyway but that's not the sad part. The article mentions a lady who was shouted over for speaking in favor of the council and police, which shouldn't happen, we all need to be able to speak our voice.

It also mentions a really scary quote from a lady who should be more responsible: "And the only reason this city didn't burn to the ground is because of that occupation outside of the fourth precinct," said Nekima Levy-Pounds - Minneapolis NAACP President.

The scary part is that this happened years ago: http://www.startribune.com/north-minneapolis-echoes-of-the-unrest-in-1967/351540861/

We're doing great things in North and there are issues that need to be addressed with the police, but I'm sorry, riots have no place in any discourse.

Also I have to disagree with the claim to ownership over North, or at least parts of it. It hasn't always been historically black, and in fact as a white with Western European descent I have as much claim to parts of it as the African American community. We're all in this together, we're all stewards of the community, and we need to take the best care we can of it while it's in our care.

Then I'm not sure what this refers to: "White people need to acknowledge their position of privilege and step back to allow the people of that community to speak for themselves. They're quite capable of doing that. They're capable of policing their own neighborhood," Gillette West said."

I guess that person hasn't looked at a shots fired map...

 

Anyway, I hope we're not as close to riots as it seems and I hope that leaders settle down and don't let things come to riots, it wouldn't be good for anyone.

Rights to protest and document the protests

In this news article about the current protests I saw a comment about the (eventual) shooters being confronted about taking video of the sit in. This post isn't in any way meant to condone what happened last night, or explain why things went the way they did, only to comment on the photo and video statement made in the article.

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/crime/2015/11/24/blm-recommits-to-occupation-of-4th-precinct/76321988/

As a photographer myself I'm worried about this trend and would like to remind people that we have a right to video and photograph, for editorial (news) use, pretty much anything that happens in a public space. We don't really need to give a reason, explanation, or show images to anyone confronting us. This doesn’t mean we need to insight confrontation, or escalate the situation when asked about what we’re doing, but that we need to stand firm to a degree in defending our rights.

http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm

Vacant Housing Recycling Program Workshop December 3rd

 

Here is info on what is a pretty important meeting coming up. Although, if you're in Hawthorne I urge you first to come to our housing meeting at Farview Park at 7pm then jet out early to attend this. Also, one of our powers in the Housing Committee is to give advice to the city on these properties and if we suggest they take action to aquire them from the county. So not only is this important to know about as a resident, it's something we have a voice on at a local level.

Thu, Dec 3, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

North Regional Library, Minneapolis, MN      

The City of Minneapolis markets vacant lots and vacant structures to create new housing opportunities. Join them to learn how you can participate.

Learn how to search for property, get financing in place, submit a successful application and complete your housing project successfully.

RSVP: http://cityproperty.eventbrite.com

For more information about the program, visit their website:
http://tinyurl.com/cityproperty

Residents and developers encouraged to attend. Hmong translation provided.  

Hawthorne Bi-Weekly Newsletter

2nd Annual WINTER WARMTH COLLECTION!

 

Join us in our mission to help keep children in need warm this winter by donating hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, and even winter coats. This event will be on a first-come, first-served basis. ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW WITH THE TAGS ATTACHED PLEASE.

 

December 12th, 2015, 11 to 2 p.m.
Farview Park 621 29th Avenue North MPLS, MN 55411

Drop off sites: October 1st through December 5th.

Hawthorne Neighborhood Council: 2944 Emerson Ave N MPLS, MN 55411

Farview Park: 621 29th Ave N MPLS, MN 55411

4th Street Saloon: 328 W Broadway Ave MPLS, MN 55411

We are Harrison: Frontline of Greatness

 

Dear Friends of Harrison Neighborhood, Please join us for a fall experience in the park full of games, performances, art, and other neighborhood resources.

Where?:

503 Irving Ave N, MPLS, 55405

 

Dates:
 Friday, November 20th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
 Saturday, November 21st from 1:00pm– 4:00pm

Activities will include:
 Organic Composing Demo
 Winterizing your home demo
 Kirk Washington Jr. Book Signing
 Freedom Summer Documentary

The Trump who Stole Christmas

 

WHERE: Brave New Workshop Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneap-olis, MN 55403

OPENS: Friday, Nov 13 (Previews Nov 6-12)

 

The Brave New Workshop's holiday show is a cherished annual event for those most likely to wind up on the 'naughty' list. This year, we invite you to help us Make Christ-mas Great Again with "The Trump Who Stole Christmas"! "The Trump Who Stole Christmas" will feature BNW cast members Lauren Anderson, Bobby Gardner, Ryan Nelson, Tom Reed, and Taj Ruler. The show is directed by Caleb McEwen. Peter Guertin returns as music director, and Matthew Vichlach will provide technical direction.

 

 

Keep in touch with HNC at https://hawthornehennepin.nextdoor.com/ 

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