KMOJCast

Who: When: Saturday, April 27, 2024Part 1 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Part 2 - 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Where: Mitchell Hamline School of Law Auditorium – 875 Summit Ave. To register for the events: https://forms.gle/7zycgBXQQLvPK52q9. Registration is encouragedbut not required.

Renaming CeremonyApril 30, 20244-6 pmRondo Commemorative Plaza

https://www.peopleofcolorcareerfair.com/

Covid isn't as top of mind in America as it once was.

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Elizabeth Wrigley Field is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Sociology in the Minnesota population Center. A socialogist and a demographer, she studies racial inequality in mortality, in the historical contemporary United States, and specializes in finding comparisons and metrics that illuminate the human meaning of mortality disparities. She has extensively research to COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota. Where she also cofounded an award-winning community vaccination organization. She is also a demographic methodologist, developing models designed to clarify relationships between micro and macro perspectives on population processes. Inaccuracies in counting deaths for covid may have been worse than we were led to believe especially in community of color.

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Dear community members, you are invited to join the Association for Black Economic Power to celebrate a major win for your Black Minnesotans andn our state. This event is our way of thanking you for contributing your time, resources, ideas and dreams to make this vision a reality. We have a special announcement about our long awaited credit union during this evening, will share our major milestones while we take opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to you for your unwavering support. The date of this event is March 28th. It will take place at Shiloh Temple 1201 W. Broadway Minneapolis. Agenda starts at 5:30 for networking and refreshments in the program starts at 6:30 and that is about 30 minutes. This event is our way of expressing heartfelt gratitude to you for your invaluable contributions of time resources ideas dreams, which have brought our shared vision to life, admissions are entirely free. We want to make sure everyone in our community community feels appreciated and included. Join us for member memorable celebration as we come together to honor and thank every each and every one of you.

This event will take place April 15th @6pm at Wilson's Image 2126 W Broadway, Minneapolis.

People of Color job fair will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom Wednesday April 24th.

Daren Johnson talks about Extended learning, which involves academic programs outside of the regular school day for students K-12.

While Pearl Moore’s basketball career unfolded far away from the national spotlight, there was no keeping the small-town girl from rural South Carolina out of the record books. The sharpshooting Moore was a scoring machine for Francis Marion College. She notched 4,061 points during her collegiate career, a mark that still stands five decades later. The four-time AIAW Small College All-America averaged over 30 points per game in leading Francis Marion to postseason play for four consecutive years.

Mayor Melvin Carter shared updates on St.Paul's progress in housing, snow and garbage removal, parks and road revitalization, and investment in public safety.

Stacy talks about the programs over at Summit Academy OIC. For more information https://saoic.org/

For more info Minneapolis Public School.

Jeremy Miller, Director of Counseling Services and Gear Up joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs. Miller shares details about financial aid covering all tuition and fees at Minnesota's public and postsecondary institutions. It is designed for resident students whose families make under $80,000 per year.

The Arc Minnesota is sharing about a grant program called, Minnesota Inclusion Initiative. (MII) The effort is to make the state more inclusive for people with disabilities. The grant, funded through the Department of Human Services, awards up to $5,000 for projects aimed at improving inclusion.

Dr. Sayles-Adams Superintendent of The Minneapolis Public School talks about her first 30 days in her postion.

Join us for an extraordinary concert where the language of music from around the world comes together to transcend borders and foster global unity and harmony. Immerse yourself in the powerful sounds of the ancient frame drum performed by Ekwe visiting artist Yousif Sheronick (Yo-Yo Ma, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass), joined by an eclectic group of MacPhail musicians with special guest musicians from the local community. The evening’s music will feature themes of joy, celebration, harmony, and peace. It will mark the world premiere of compositions by Michael Cain and Barbara Cohen, along with the inaugural recipient of the Ekwe & Maia Dave Scholarship, Aaina Padith, whose piece will be composed in Chennai, India, and performed live in the hall via the Ekwe music app. Performers will include Michael Cain (keyboards/piano/bass), Barbara Cohen (vocals), JD Steele (vocals), Zacc Harris (guitar), visiting artist Yousif Sheronick (frame drum/hand percussion), RimShots!/Paul Babcock (marimba/percussion), David Feily (guitar), Abinnet Berhanu (drums), and Joe Strachan (keyboards). All attendees will receive a complimentary license to download the Ekwe music app.Please join us for a frame drum and hand percussion workshop by Yousif Sheronick at MacPhail on March 22.🎶🌟 #MusicalPremiere #TalentUnveiled #ScholarshipCelebrationWhen an attendee leaves this concert,we don’t want them to walk out of the hall;we want them to float out on cloud nine…To remember the gift of being aliveand that we are sharing space and time with others…I might describe the music this way: it’s going to be a celebration, it’s going to be a party,and it’s going to be very moving.Michael Cain

Omnifest, the beloved Science Museum tradition, is back! Catch five stunning experiences on the Omnitheater’s giant screen Feb. 24 through April 7, 2024.This movie festival is like no other, featuring larger-than-life treks through unknown corners of the cosmos and playdates with nature’s cutest creatures.During Omnifest, you’ll learn how science meets technology to protect the planet from asteroid strikes, discover what it takes to bring species back from the brink of extinction, cuddle up to some of the world’s cutest panda cubs, dive deep into the awe-inspiring images of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and so much more. Back-to-back showings every day mean you can choose one, two, or even all five in one day!Keep track of your adventures with this year's Omnifest Passport. Collect stamps for each movie and redeem it for a prize at our Explore Store! Download the passport below or pick up a copy at our Member Help desk.Aside from a daily free movie and discounts, members get early and extra Omnifest with a week-long sneak preview (Feb. 19-24) featuring:activities in the Omni Queuea screening of Ancient Caves with a book signing by special guest, longtime director of the Science Museum's Omnitheater and producer of 15 films for the giant screen, Mike Dayfree tickets to Recombination snacks and drinks in the member lounge, and more!Join today at smm.org/member.Keep track of your adventures with this year's Omnifest Passport. Collect stamps for each movie and redeem it for a prize at our Explore Store! Download the passport below or pick up a copy at our Member Help desk.OMNIFEST PASSPORT

How to HelpDonate food: In the Twin Cities, drop off nonperishable foods Feb. 29 – March 28 at: Blaze Credit Union Slumberland Furniture Morrie’s auto dealers Schuler Shoes Salvation Army Thrift StoresIn greater Minnesota, drop off nonperishable foods at your local Salvation Army.Drop off food at KARE 11 during a special weigh-in event on Thursday, March 28 from12–6 p.m. KARE 11 is located at 8811 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley.Host a food drive: Collect nonperishable foods from friends, neighbors, coworkers,church members, and others. Drop off your food donations at any of the locationsmentioned above. Visit SalvationArmyNorth.org.Drop off food at our Pop-Up Events where we get to engage with our community andraise awareness about the need for food in Minnesota.Date (Subject to Change) Location Address TimeSaturday, March 9, 2024 Cub Foods Eagan (West)1940 Cliff Lake RdEagan, MN 55122 10AM-12PMWednesday, March 13, 2024 Cub Foods Maple Grove8150 Wedgewood Ln NMaple Grove, MN 55369 4PM-6PMSaturday, March 23, 2024 Cub Foods Oakdale7191 10th St NOakdale, MN 55128, USA 10AM-1PMTuesday, March 26, 2024 Lunds and Byerlys Roseville1601 County Rd C WestRoseville, MN 55113 5PM-7PMVolunteer: Support our food drive by unloading delivery vehicles, weighing food,stocking shelves, and more. Learn more or sign up at SalvationArmyNorth.org.Donate online at SalvationArmyNorth.org. A gift of $20 allows The Salvation Army tobuy more than 40 pounds of food.