“Acting White”…Maybe We Would Work Together More Effectively?

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African-American (Black) businesess and organizations should be supported by Black consumers. Jeolousy, envy, hate and fear should never be apart of the equation when doing business. The Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases.If you run a Black business, word on the street is, “you can’t do business with Black people”. After further investigation, I find that this statement is more fact than fiction. Continue Reading

A Black Crisis – “Our Children Need Our Representation”

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For some folks, the photo on the left is just fine. But look a little harder… Our Black children need representation in the courts. The Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases.On the streets there’s a saying, “I’m represent-in”. Continue Reading

Buy Black, But Don’t Lower Your Expectations

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Do you ever wonder why Hollywood makes comedy’s about the “Black” way of life? Hollywood mocks our path; we must take it very seriously. After having a great meal at a local Black-owned-and-operated restaurant, I decided to go home and watch a DVD movie. The movie, Undercover Brother, a Universal, Imagine Entertainment release staring comedian Eddie Griffin, was about the on-again off-again struggles of the Black man’s effort to build an infrastructure within today’s society that provides growth, wealth and independence. Originally published in Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, 9/19/2007 The Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. Continue Reading

Conversations for Not – UROC/UNP

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Attention North Minneapolis residents, buisness owners and organizations – when will enough be enough? This is an email message sent out by Ms. Shereen Sabet, Executive Administrative Specialist from the Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration – University of Minnesota Twin Cities for folks to attend these “Vital Community Meetings”.The Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases.(Ya think?) We have to ask, “Who are the members of the Vital Community Group” and what is the mission? Dr. McClaurin has made it clear that the University of Minnesota is not a “social service agency” and groups seeking grant monies or technical assistance are being referred somewhere else. Also if you have a business in North Minneapolis that provides a unique service that dovetails with UROC or the UNP you are asked to do things for free with no site of compensation. Continue Reading