‘Miscellany’ Archives
Senior renters are Struggling; Problems at Bii Di Gain are the Tip of the Iceberg
By AUSTIN FLEMING A longer version of this piece first appeared in Sahan Journal, a nonprofit newsroom covering Minnesota’s immigrants and communities of color. You can access it at https://sahanjournal.com/community-voices/senior-renters-minneapolis-bii-di-gain/ Signs posted on the gate of the Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi affordable housing apartment complex in south Minneapolis on May 1, 2024, demand better living conditions. PHOTO: Katelyn Vue, Sahan Journal On May 1, protesters and residents rallied at Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi in south Minneapolis to draw attention to the poor living conditions and lack of maintenance at the affordable housing complex. The unfortunate reality is these elders are not not alone in struggling to feel safe and secure in their homes.I am an AmeriCorps VISTA member, working as a tenant organizer with Home Line and the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP). I have spent a significant amount of time organizing renters in buildings either marketed or [...]
Community Journalism Training at Ebenezer Tower!
The 5th and final Alley Communications Community Journalism Training Workshopconducted by Cirien Saadeh, Journalism of Color Training Center was held onSaturday, March 16, in the Community Room on the 23rd floor of the Ebenezer TowerApartments. It was held as a hybrid event with participants on Zoom and in person. PHOTOS: Susan Gust
