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What is one thing you are going to do to create the more equitable and just city that we all desire?

June 16, 2020 By Sarah

“I am committed to seizing this moment to make Minneapolis more just and equitable .  We must dismantle the long standing racist and systems that not only include criminal justice, but also encompass education, healthcare and housing.

I recognize that in order to accomplish that we will need to be united to make sure that those who wish to maintain the status quo know that they cannot just wait us out. I recognize that white supremacy is a white problem that must be addressed by white people.

I must listen, read and seek to learn from people whose experience is different than mine.  Specifically, I will seek out the voices of people of color and indigenous people.

I commit to dialoguing with fair minded white citizens who are just beginning to understand how badly broken our systems are so that they too can become part of the solution rather than sitting on the sidelines. Specifically, I will continue organizing my group of friends who met last year to organize support for black activists in retiring their collective student debt.”

–Alice Johnson, KFNA Board Member


This week, KFNA Staff and Board of Directors have made commitments to one another to how we will, both as individuals and as an organization, create a more just Minneapolis.  We are calling on community members, to do the same and submit an audio recording of their commitments to action, over the following week, in response to the question above. There are four ways for you to share your commitments:

1) Call and leave a message @ 612-234-1867

2) Record a “Voice Memo” on your phone and email it to

3) Submit a written comment of (which will be read and recorded by a KFNA board member) to

4) Send a written or voice message via the mobile Facebook messenger app to The Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Submission Length: Please keep your answers to 60 seconds or 200 words (if written)

Submission Deadline: Friday June 19th @ 9pm

 

 

 

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Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Ave), join neighbors for a free ice cream social! Music, face painting, crafts, rides for kids, and free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream will be provided. Donations welcomed! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 608-224-9998.
Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, 4:30-6:30pm / Community Garden Workdays / 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, 55408

Want to get involved with nearby community gardens? Want to learn from master gardeners? Pillsbury Garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue is currently being maintained by a group of six gardeners called the Master Gardeners who have gone through a garden training program with the University of Minnesota Extensions and who are now completing their community project by maintaining part of Pillsbury garden and growing food for local food shelves in the area. They would love YOUR help to maintain this garden. Come to the garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55408 on Saturday, July 9th or Tuesday, July 12th to learn gardening techniques, to help tend to the land, and to meet other neighbors while enjoying the beautiful garden! All are welcome. Can’t make it to these workdays? Don’t worry, they will happen every second Saturday and following Tuesday of each month this summer. Neighbors are also always welcome to stop by the garden and help weed and water in their own time. Also remember that there is another group of master gardeners who take care of raised beds at MLK park. They would also love your help! They meet every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm at MLK Park! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402.
From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm, MLK Park and Painter Park are giving out free, nutritious lunches for kids, 18 and under. These lunches are served everyday except for July 4th from the MPS Nutrition Center. Make sure to check them out!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Ly Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Lyndale's Education Program is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are able to work with their Digital Literacy/ESL class located at Horn Towers, 3121 Pillsbury Avenue! Help your neighbors gain important computer and English skills from 2:00 - 4:00, Monday - Thursday. All neighbors are welcome to volunteer, not just Lyndale neighbors. Please contact Education Program Manager, Nicki Olalde at nicki@lyndale.org for more information and to sign up.
A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosti A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosting day camps for kids throughout the summer! Learn more and sign up here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPARKREC/bulletins/31a291e.
Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides to pride on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th. Check it out here: https://tcpride.org/metro-transit-free-rides-to-pride/ and enjoy all the activities this weekend!
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