‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Why is the Phillips Neighborhood Named “Phillips?” Why Should We Care? 11-11-11
By Jim Stewart In the September Alley Newspaper we learned that our neighborhood was named after Wendell Phillips, a spectacular, inspiring fighter for social, economic and racial justice who lived in Boston over 150 years ago. (1811-1884) We learned that he hated slavery and racism, fought for workers”' rights, demanded equality for women and insisted that Native Peoples be left to live peacefully in their own lands. We learned that he was incredibly rich, but gave away his fortune to people seeking justice and equality. We learned that he was a fabulous public speaker who developed a huge influence on public opinion to finally abolish slavery and advance the rights of people of color. How right it is that the part of Minneapolis that is the least wealthy, that contains the most people of color, that suffers most from multiple discrimination and that is most exploited economically is named after this guy! He is our historical champion”“He is our inspiring [...]
Phillips”' 200th Birthday Party & 36 Years of the Alley Newspaper
Attend the ALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Annual Meeting and Fundraiser with an exciting celebration of *Wendell Phillips”'s 200th Birthday and 36 YEARS of The Alley Newspaper !!! 11-11-11 (November 11, 2011) 6:00- 8:00 pm St. Paul”'s Church East 28th  Street and 15th Ave. South in Minneapolis  *Nov 29th is the 200th Birthday of Boston-born, Wendell Phillips, for whom the Phillips Community is named. Phillips was one of our nation's greatest human rights activists and outspoken anti-slavery advocates-fighting for the rights of women, workers, Native Americans, and African Americans. “The Queen” will make an appearance with her dog, Ginger, and declare a  Proclamation honoring the memory of Wendell Phillips. Stories about Wendell by James Stewart, Professor at Macalester College and biographer of Wendell Phillips Stories! Food! Entertainment! Dinner Provided: Boston Clam-FREE Chowder, Boston Baked Beans, Salad, Boston [...]
What”'s on your mind? What makes you optimistic about life in the neighborhood? What makes you angry. Tell Wendell Phillips on 11-11-11
Phillips Community is named after Wendell Phillips an extraordinary champion of racial and economic justice. Just how cool is that? Â The community”'s name announces to the world that the people of Phillips stand for equality for each of us and justice for all of us! Phillips was born 200 years ago in Boston, Massachusetts. He became famous across the USA for hating slavery, condemning racial prejudice, demanding women”'s rights and defending Indigenous peoples from land-hungry white people and the US Army. Everything he demanded back then is just as important to the people of Phillips today. What if Wendell Phillips came back to life today? What would he say about the continuing abuse of immigrants, the continuing spread of poverty, police brutality, and violence against women, gang violence and white racism? What advice would he give the people of Phillips? (more…)
