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SOUL FOOD MN | Sunnyside Cafe: A soul food tradition in North Minneapolis

By Cheo Smith, TC Daily Planet

Photos by B FRESH Photography and Media

Sunnyside Cafe owner and head chef James Baker has been around the world, it seems. He first began cooking as a child, learning recipes from his aunties, but he credits his decision to cook while serving in the Navy during his tour in Vietnam with saving his life.

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Ophelia Moss' key to a good life is having fun, enjoying people

By Robin James, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

For her contributions to groundbreaking Black fashion shows in the Twin Cities, Mrs. Ophelia Moss of North Minneapolis, age 92, was honored as Queen for a Day on October 21, 2012 during a special celebration and reunion honoring Black fashion in the Twin Cities.

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Annie Mae Jones wants everyone to 'leave the guns alone'

By Charles Hallman, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Annie Mae Jones has seen Minneapolis change over the years both positively and negatively.

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Minneapolis expat José James on Blue Note Records and his most cherished influences

By Dwight Hobbes, Sounding Off On Sound

Vocalist-songwriter José James gives brand new and improved meaning to the old saying "local boy makes good."

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FREE SPEECH ZONE | Henry High Hmong Student Assaulted, Knocked Out Using City Bus From School To Home

By Jay Clark, Free Speech Zone

Henry High Student was attacked at this bus shelter at Oak Park Ave. and Penn Ave. N. in North Minneapolis (Photos by Jay Clark)

 On January 28, a Henry high student was assaulted and knocked unconscious at a bus stop while using the Go-To Card city bus pass between school and home.

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FREE SPEECH ZONE | Farview Hmong Soccer Players Help Sanneh Foundation at Gala 4 Goals Fundraiser

By Jay Clark, Free Speech Zone
Jay Clark

Farview soccer players with Tony Sanneh, at Gala 4 Goals fundraiser

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North Minneapolis native José James, now a global star, returns for a hometown show

By Dwight Hobbes, Sounding Off On Sound

One of North Minneapolis's own returns: R&B star José James headlines an upcoming Cedar Cultural Center bill. James upholds a Twin Cities pop legacy that lists, of course, Prince, Mint Condition, and Sounds of Blackness. He adds, let it not be questioned, a distinct presence.

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Inspired by Rotarian who helped him finish high school in Liberia, James Kpoto has high hopes for new North Minneapolis Rotary Club

By Margo Ashmore, North News

The Kpoto family. Front row: James, Theresa, Ambrose. Back row from left: Arnold, Adeyneous, Abraham, and Alvin.

“When the war started, I lost everything. But his address stayed in my brain.”

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Northside pastors partner with Habitat for Humanity to increase number of Black homeowners in tornado-damaged Minneapolis neighborhood

By Charles Hallman, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Homeownership among Blacks on the Northside has been waning in recent years, first because of the mortgage foreclosure crisis, and secondly by the May 2011 tornado. As a result, a group of North Minneapolis pastors met a few months ago and joined collaboratively to help address this issue.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Harrison Neighborhood Association seeking new director

By Harrison Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Notes

A Thanksgiving celebration in the Harrison neighborhood. Photo courtesy Harrison Neighborhood Association.

The Harrison Neighborhood Association seeks an experienced and creative Director/Lead Organizer committed to building grassroots leaders, fostering cross-cultural relationships, maintaining and building partnerships, and able to share power.  Ideal candidates will be experienced with community, an effective listener, and able to engage conflict constructively for the advancement of the neighborhood.

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