Youth

OUR STORIES | Sheeko: Documenting Somali youth diaspora stories

By Lolla Mohammed Nur, TC Daily Planet

Fartun Abdi is passionate about preserving her generation's oral histories.

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OUR STORIES | Young Ethiopian American founds soccer org, gives back to Ethiopia

By Lolla Mohammed Nur, TC Daily Planet

Mikyas Woldemichael is a 22-year-old Ethiopian American who isn’t afraid to follow his dreams.

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Second Annual Perpich Cinema Showcase

04/13/2013 - 2:00am - 3:30am

After inviting submissions of short videos in the categories of animation, experimental, narrative, documentary, music video or public service announcements to all youth throughout the state of Min

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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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTE | Winter Warm Up Scheduled for January 25

By Robin Sauerwein, Neighborhood Notes

The fifth annual Winter Warm Up, the primary source of funding for the Northeast Middle School after-school theater program, is set for Friday, January 25 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTE | Meet Barb Kapala: Northeast Middle School Community Education Beacons Coordinator

By Robin Sauerwein, Neighborhood Notes

"It’s all about the kids,” Barb Kapala sums up her work as the Community Education Beacons Coordinator at Northeast Middle School.  She’s been at the job since 2003 and still loves working wit

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TCDP TOP PICK | East Side Rising

12/20/2012 - 4:30pm - 7:50pm

TCDP TOP PICK: Under the guidance of spoken-word/hip-hop artist and community organizer Tou SaiKo Lee, youth on St. Paul's East Side are standing tall and speaking out about their lives and their hopes. On December 20 at the Dayton's Bluff rec center, you can hear their stories first-hand. - Jay Gabler

Connections to Independence builds bridges from foster care to positive futures for youth in Minneapolis

By Makula Dunbar, TC Daily Planet

From left: Lina, DeVante and Tiffany at Connections to Independence

Makula Dunbar

Contrary to how most people view it, Tiffany — a teen who’s just become familiar with the foster care system — says it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to her.

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Southeast Minneapolis Learning Carnival

09/29/2012 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

On Saturday, September 29th from 1pm to 4pm, Van Cleve Park will come alive with learning during the 2nd Annual Southeast Minneapolis Learning Carnival.

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