Kingfield Neighborhood Association

5th Precinct Community listening session planned to inform search for new Minneapolis police chief

By

  • 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park building, 4055 Nicollet

Community listening sessions are being held in each of the City’s five police precincts will help inform the search process for the next Minneapolis police chief. City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw, chair of the City Council’s Public Health & Safety Committee, is working with Mayor Jacob Frey’s office and the Mayor’s Police Chief Search Committee on the series of sessions.

The community feedback, guidance and perspective received during these sessions will be an integral piece in the creation of the position profile and will inform the entire search process for the new police chief.

Remembrance of All Souls, a Community Art Event

By

Saturday, October 30th, 10 AM – 4 PM

Judson Church, 4101 Harriet

Judson is hosting a Remembrance of All Souls, a Community Art Event. It will be outside, on Judson’s playground at 4101 Harriet Avenue, with ribbons and markers to leave the names of loved ones to be remembered. We will also be reading the names provided every hour. Feel free to leave mementos and other weather-appropriate items, such as flowers or pictures. Anything not picked up by Sunday evening will be disposed of. This is a community oriented event and all are welcome to participate.

Join Listening Sessions on Response to 2020 Protests

By

Minneapolis residents are invited to share their experiences at virtual listening sessions about the City’s response to the protests in May and June 2020, part of an after-action review conducted by a consultant under contract with the City. During this session, you’ll hear from the team conducting the review and get an overview of the project’s objectives. Facilitators will split attendees into breakout groups to hear the perspectives of everyone in attendance. Listening sessions will be held at the following times:

KFNA & LNA are Hiring an Equity & Justice Organizer

By

Title: Equity and Justice Organizer

Classification: Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours/week, shared position between two nonprofit neighborhood associations

Salary: $35,000-$39,000 per year paid bi-weekly, depending on experience / 90-day probation period

Benefits: generous PTO + extended office break offered 2021 (additional paid holiday break 12/18/21- 1/16/22.)

Schedule: Flexible hours. Some nights and weekends required.

Location: Co-working office in the Lyndale neighborhood in South Minneapolis at 35th and Nicollet

 

Position Overview

The most important aspects of the Community Organizer position are skilled communication, empathy, and relationship-building. The primary task is to increase – and retain existing – volunteer neighbor participation at both organizations. The Community Organizer will accomplish this through sustained, coordinated effort of volunteer recruitment and retention, and close work with the Executive Director and neighbor-leadership. The position reports directly to the Executive Directors.

 

Requirements:

  • Languages: comfortable with both spoken and written Spanish + English.
  • Organizing Experience: time invested by living or working in a diverse community: direct organizing training or lived-experience preferred.
  • Computer skills: basic data entry and graphic design, experience with email, What’s Ap, Excel, and Word
  • Communication Skills: Strong writing ability; comfortable giving presentations and leading meetings. Social Media skills or willingness to learn.
  • Proof provided of being fully vaccinated by start date.

[Read more…]

Community Meeting about the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD)

By

Wednesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM

Register on Zoom

The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota are conducting a civil “pattern or practice” investigation into the City of Minneapolis and MPD. Specifically, this investigation is examining whether the City of Minneapolis or MPD engages in a pattern or practice of using excessive force; discriminating against people, including on the basis of race or disability status; or using force against members of the press or individuals who are engaging in free speech activities that are protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

At the community meeting, attorneys from the team conducting the investigation will provide more information about the investigation and answer questions from attendees. Additionally, an important piece of the investigation is hearing from the public to learn about their experiences with MPD. The meeting will provide information about how you can connect with the team.

To attend the community meeting, please register by clicking here. [Read more…]