‘Cover Stories’ Archives
38 years of The Alley Newspaper and counting!
Amged Yusef, Spoken Word artist at the Alley Media Social Alley Communications, publisher of The Alley Newspaper, held its annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul”'s Assembly Hall in the Phillips Community. But, just like in years past, this was not what one would expect from an annual meeting of an organization. No bylaws were negotiated, no board seats were contended, no organizational policy tensions were permeating the air! Instead, over 75 people gathered from various political persuasions and cultural groups to celebrate 38 years of this community-governed media source, The Alley Newspaper! This year”'s event involved a huge, used book sale with volumes of nonfiction and fiction books donated for the event. Over $1,300 was raised to continue the work of this vital and vibrant community organization. Delicious food was provided by the Backyard Initiative”'s Growing the Backyard CHAT and over a dozen performers offered their services to help us [...]
“Together We Grow” Mural enhances Bloom-Lake
Alley Collaborated News “Together We Grow” is a vibrant view and a soulful experience made of ceramic and glass mosaic enhanced with painted interludes on an oft graffiti-“marked” but nondescript stucco wall at Bloomington Avenue and Lake Street”'s northwest corner. In any language”““Together We Grow” (Eng.), “Ensemble Nous Grandissons” (Fr.), “Wir Gemeinsam Wachsen” (Ger.), “Sammen Vi Vokser” (Nor.); “Wadajir Baan Ku Kornaa” (So.), “Juntos Crecemos” (Sp.)”“it encompasses the creative energy of 300 people making their “mark” ”“each knowing “your footprints are the path and nothing else,” and creating a new reality for the most neighborhood in the state while clearly stating to all others the that dynamic power of art emboldens the steps of individuals and to unifies the steps of a community. It is a highlight of the four year-old [...]
