There Is TRUTH TO TELL ON KFAI About the Backyard Initiative
On Monday, July 8, from 9 to 10 am, tune into the TruthToTell radio show moderated by Andy Driscoll, KFAI, 90.3 FM, Minneapolis and 106.7 FM, St. Paul. Three CHATs (Community Health Action Teams) from the Backyard Initiative will be there to talk about the work and activities of each of their CHATs, how it fits into the overarching goals and vision of the Backyard Initiative. Feel free to call in and ask questions and learn more about how each of these unique and vibrant teams connect with others in the community, raising up health and wellness for all. During this hour of engaging conversation you will hear from Khusaba Seka, Anchor Family CHAT (Alley BYI Back Page-April issue); Amged Yusef, Project S.E.L.F. (Alley BYI Back Page-May issue) and Queen Inshallah Tolbert, Communities of Light Coop-part of the Rebirthing Community CHAT (Alley BYI Back Page, June issue) Raise your voice as an Alley reader on KFAI and lend your ear to these gracious and energetic BYI CHAT members!
TruthToTell is produced by CivicMedia/Minnesota (Andy Driscoll, Executive Producer) as part of KFAI”'s public affairs
programming schedule. Produced and hosted by local public affairs specialist and Twin Cities media veteran Andy Driscoll and co-hosted by journalist Michelle Alimoradi, the hour-long TruthToTell delves into issues often not covered in depth by other regional news and public affairs outlets and too often not with the goal of engaging citizens in resolving the critical state, local, and regional issues they face day-to-day.… Read the rest “There Is TRUTH TO TELL ON KFAI About the Backyard Initiative”
Midtown Global Music Festival
Learn More About the BACKYARD INITIATIVE, TOO! Sat., July 13, 2 to 8 pm
The 3rd Annual Midtown Music Festival will happen at the Midtown Global Market (MGM), 920 East Lake Street, Mpls., featuring wonderful music and activities to celebrate the culture and vitality of surrounding community. Performances will occur inside of the Market and outside to the west of the MGM.
This free, community-based celebration strives to: Develop a strong sense of community through the sharing of music and arts; provide access to the arts for neighborhood residents and businesses; embrace the rich diversity of the Midtown Commercial Corridor; and, assist in repositioning Midtown as a destination for shopping and entertainment.
Live music and dance from around the world, performing on two outdoor and one indoor stage.
Outdoor Allina Main Stage:
Hoka-Hey Singers (Native American)
The Tropics Steel Drum Band (Caribbean)
Bad Habits Brass (Cover Band)
Machinery Hill (Folk/Klezmer)
Qband (Salsa)
Outdoor Supporting Stage:
Black Market Brass Featuring Chukwu Emeka
Rene Thompson (Interactive Salsa Instructor)
Duniya Drum and Dance (West African)









