Dorothy Cotton, Civil Rights Leader, refuses to “Pass her Torch” but gladly “Lit the Torches” of many

“God gave me my torch to carry and I”'m still carrying it. I”'m not passing it to anyone! But, I”'ll be glad to light a torch for others”

Dorothy Cotton shared her a few of her personal experiences as a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the civil rights movement of the 60”'s but which began early in her own life as she endured racism as a child and increasingly became aware that it had to change and that she could help change it. Speaking eloquently from her heart, mind, and history she motivated and empowered listeners February 23 to realize their individual and collective capabilities at a Black History Month Celebration* sharing the Sabathani Community Center stage with Sounds of Blackness and scores of other neighbors and activists. She shared the lessons from the historic civil right movement of which she was an integral part — through the “songs of the movement” and her powerful words, to motivate all citizens of the world to live more fully and to create the kind of community and world that enriches everyone.

Dorothy”'s values affirm that every person has the capacity to grow and create strategies that facilitate positive change.… Read the rest “Dorothy Cotton, Civil Rights Leader, refuses to “Pass her Torch” but gladly “Lit the Torches” of many”

Contractors, artisans, TV shows, seminars warm up the South Minneapolis Housing Fair

By SH Housing Fair Advisory Committee

“Want to get great ideas and referrals to make your home improvement wish book come true? or be on TV?” ask organizers of the 18th annual South Minneapolis Housing Fair. The fair is Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at South High School, 3131 19th Ave. So.

There will be 80+ home improvement professionals, real estate/finance people, and artisan trades gathered under one roof. One exhibitor, Magnetic Productions, will be recruiting for their “I Hate My Kitchen” and “I Hate My Bath” shows.

Sid Korpi and Anthony Kaczor own a Healy home in the famed block near 35W. They say they wouldn”'t miss the fair, making walking or biking there “almost a pilgrimage. We”'ve gotten new ideas for remodeling, redecorating, conserving energy, and visited with vendors who”'ve helped us maintain and improve our home,” Korpi said.

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Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association annual meeting

Dan Wilder and daughter at the Midtown Phillips annual meeting

On February 22 friends and neighbors gathered at Anderson School for the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association”'s annual meeting. The evening started with a delicious meal from Open Arms and Holy Land Deli. A discussion of neighborhood business from the past year followed.

Elections came next ”“ there were two open board seats in addition to the one-year presidential term, which needed to be filled after Todd Rasmusen had to step down because of a new job. The two open board positions were filled by Jana Metge and Kelly Wilder. I was elected president for the upcoming year (I”'ve been on the board for a year already), and I cannot wait to get to work building a better community for us all. I”'m most passionate about making our neighborhood all it can be, especially for future generations like my two-year-old daughter, Helena, and all of the other little youngsters running around.

Midtown Phillips had some amazing triumphs this past year: We hosted the first Midtown Phillips Festival, received the city”'s approval for our NRP Phase Two Plan and completed the first phase of the new CEPRO site park, which will blossom for the first time this spring thanks to the diligent work of members from around our community.… Read the rest “Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association annual meeting”