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Letter from Journalism of Color Training Center
Dear Phillips Community - My name is Cirien Saadeh and I am a community journalist and community journalism educator. I am also the founder of the Journalism of Color Training Center (JCTC). At the JCTC, we teach community journalism and we work with community outlets, like the alley, to make community journalism education accessible to folks at the community level. The insert you’re about to read is a publication culminating after nearly 18 months of planning and conducting community journalism training workshops. We are SO excited for you to read it. This project came together through a partnership between the Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO), the official neighborhood organization for the Phillips West Neighborhood and community partner Alley Communications, the nonprofit and community-governed publisher of the alley, as well as JCTC.I want to let you know what to expect. The “community journalists-in-training” who published with us came from all walks [...]
Community, Health, Education, and Labor Leaders Unite in Call at City Council to Close HERC Trash Burner Hearing
Newly proposed resolution would call for a shutdown date for the facility and seeks restitution for residents impacted by the incinerator By ZERO BURN COALITION Attendees at an October 10th hearing on the permanent closure of Minneapolis’ HERC trash incinerator. PHOTO: Devon Young Cupery The Minneapolis City Council’s Climate & Infrastructure Committee held a public hearing on October 10 focusing on a resolution to support the permanent closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). The resolution marks a significant step in addressing decades of environmental and health concerns raised by local residents, scientists, and environmental advocates. The resolution calls for a definitive closure date for HERC, restitution for communities impacted by the facility’s 35 years of operation, and frontline community leadership in determining the future of the site. It also urges the City to implement its 2017 Zero Waste Plan, aiming to reduce waste and promote [...]
Election Information You Need
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th! Residents of Minnesota for 20 days who are at least 18 years old and have affirmed US citizenship are able to vote now until 8 pm on November 5. Minnesotans who are living in their communities and are not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction are eligible to vote. In addition, 16-and-17-year-olds can pre-register so that they will be automatically registered on their 18th birthday.For Minnesota to regain our top voter turnout spot, voters must get the trusted election information they need. As a voter, you have the right to time off work and can still vote from the comfort of your home. You can also now enter your ballot directly into the tabulating machine beginning 18 days before election day. DID YOU KNOW? The Office of the Secretary of State is introducing a free SMS text service to text all your questions to. You will not be added to any lists or signed up for any reminders. This number is part [...]
