Archive for January, 2020
Manhood rites of passage ceremony celebrates 15 Black male initiates
By ELDER ATUM AZZAHIR AND MINKARA TEZET, CULTURAL WELLNESS CENTER Cultural Wellness Center Manhood Rites of Passage Initiates: Jamal Williams, Christian McCleary, Corey Byrd, Jamir Williams, DJ Brooks, Trea Edwards, Sha-suAdili, Jaleel Simpson, Monte Moldonada, Jaron Major, Darrin Lofton, Quadree Drakeford On Dec. 11, 2019, the Council for Black Male Success and the Cultural Wellness Center held a Manhood Rites of Passage ceremony at the Minnesota Historical Society. The men, who ranged from 11 to 27 years old, completed an 11-week cultural self-study curriculum designed by the Cultural Wellness Center. The curriculum and the Rites of Passage ceremony stem from the Cultural Wellness Center”™s research into African people, traditions and rituals since ancient times. “In order for black men to move ahead and become leaders””to become the backbone of their community””they need to recover the culturally grounded manhood that was lost during [...]
What’s up at your community libraries
By Lindsey Fenner Franklin Library Events The Franklin Av Library is CLOSED for renovations but events below at other places:Â LitKnit (for all ages)Mondays, 3:30-4:30pmWaite House, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404Do you want to learn to knit and get to know your neighbors? Or, do you know how to knit and want to work on your project while getting to know your neighbors? Come to Franklin Library”™s LitKnit circle. LitKnit circles are inter-generational spaces where neighbors spend time together learning a craft and sharing stories. Improve your craft skills, get to know your neighbors and find connection within your community. Coffee & Conversations (for adults)Tuesday, February 4, 10am-12pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404Join Franklin staff for free coffee and doughnuts. Vinyl Revival: A Song is BornSaturday, February 15, 2-3:30pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, [...]
Rev. G.L. Morrill, populist preacher “wherever two or three are gathered!”
Calvary Baptist, People”™s Church””Hennepin Av, Wonderland Amusement Park, Nicollet Field Baseball Park, His Own Funeral COURTESY HENNEPIN LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS G.L. “Golightly” Morrill, with a University of Chicago theology degree, broke away from established churches and founding an unorthodox “People”™s Church” in downtown Minneapolis. His Los Angeles Times Obituary noted, “Probably the most unique funeral service ever conducted was held here today when the voice of Rev. G.L. “Golightly” Morrill was heard preaching his own funeral service. The words were heard over the body of the noted writer and world traveler in a local funeral parlor this morning. They issued from a phonograph which was playing a record dictated by Morrill himself months ago in preparation for his final rites. After the sermon another record was placed on the machine and Morrill”™s voice was heard singing a religious [...]
