‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Ancient Traders Market Returns to Local American Indian Ownership
Excerpt From “The Circle” by Jamie Keith, July 2013, Pg. 6 The American Indian Community Dev. Corp. (AICDC) bought the Market (1113 East Franklin Avenue) from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) on May 31st. A $2.2 million dollar purchase was part of a multi-year plan and partnership between the two organizations to reset Native ownership and support more community and economic developments in Mpls”' Phillips Neighborhood. “It really is an important acquisition for”¦the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the economic strength and vitality of the community,” said AICDC CEO Michael Goze. Info: www.aicdc-mn.org & www.lisc.org
DREAM UNION
Breaking news on the 4th As a monthly newspaper, The Alley seldom has "breaking news". As news is "breaking" rapidly every hour of the day and especially about the striving for independence around the earth, it is ironic and unfortunate that "breaking news" today is remembering the goals that sparked the quest for independence in our country. Thomas R. Smith sent his poem "Dream Union" to The Alley so we may pass it on to you on this anniversary. Here it is. Best regards to each of you on this Anniversary of Independence Day. DREAM UNION For Woody Guthrie, born July 14, 1912 Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, you not only faced the headlines but made music of them. And perhaps that too was “the biggest thing that man has ever done.” Fatalities of fire, poverty, disease”” you seemed to accept, incorporate them in your voice”'s matter-of-factness, resolve to engage the world with hope. Your songs of brotherhood, fairness, equality [...]
July 2013 Alley Newspaper: JULY Jubilees
July Jubilees 53rd Somali Independence Day July 1 ”¢ pg 8 237th United States of America Independence Day July 4 Midtown Global Market Music Festival July 13 ”¢ pg 8 Midtown Phillips Festival at Stewart Park  July 20 ”¢ pg 4 Midtown Global Smoothie “Smackdown” July 20 ”¢ pg 8 Haitian Unity Night with Tonton Dezirab ”¢Â July 20 ”¢ pg 8 ASI MN Hot Shop Herring Glass Blowout  ”¢Â July 25 ”¢ pg 4 Midtown Greenway “Tour de Fat” July 27 ”¢ Pg 4
