‘Miscellany’ Archives
Community Journalism is a Tool for Justice and Community-Building
By CIRIEN SAADEH, Journalism of Color Training Center Over the next few months the alley newspaper will be working alongside the Journalism of Color Training Center and Phillips West Neighborhood Organization to offer a series of free community journalism training workshops (see announcement on Community Journalism Tab). These workshops are an opportunity for every one of us to explore the power and purpose of community journalism. The journalism produced by the Star Tribune or Minnesota Public Radio is not the same as community journalism, yet most of us do not have the opportunity to learn how the alley (or any other local community-specific news organization) differs from those big news sources we tend to hear most about. Community newspapers like the alley, North News, or the Minnesota Women’s Press, for example, serve a specific community that shares common interests or shared experiences. Community journalism also functions differently than traditional legacy or [...]
We Really, Really, Really Thank You, Carz Nelson!
This February 2024 issue is the first in several years that Carz Nelson’s byline has not appeared in the alley pages. Carz let us know she has to step back from volunteering with the alley. Carz served on the Editorial Leadership Committee (ELC) since its beginning in 2019. On top of ELC duties - which are significant - Carz faithfully produced the Library News feature in the alley. (Not to worry - Ari Baum-Hommes from our beloved Franklin Library has graciously volunteered to take over Library News).Additionally, Carz found time to produce notable features for the paper, including a pandemic lockdown piece on “learning pods” for school aged children in September 2020; a moving tribute to Bob Albee and his contributions to our Phillips Community after his death in 2020; the Bridge Fest, celebrating the long awaited opening of the new 24th Street bridge over I-35W in October 2021; the Never Homeless Before 1492 art installation on the Wall of Forgotten Natives in November [...]
Library News: Feb ’24
By ARI BAUM-HOMMESAll information listed here is accurate as of January 12, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES: Homework HelpFind homework resources for K-12 students online and at all our libraries: history, language arts, math, science and more.Franklin LibraryTuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PMSaturdays, 1-5 PM STEAM Workshops for YouthDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad.Wednesdays, 5-6 PM Way to GrowWay to Grow connects parents of kids 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesday, February 6, 3:30-5 [...]
