Thursday, August 30, 2018

Black Republican opens campaign headquarters in North Minneapolis


Lacy Johnson for 59B 
Candidate for Minnesota House 
Campaign Headquarters:
North Minneapolis 
827 West Broadway Avenue
Minneapolis, MN. 55411
Contact: Lacy Johnson 
Phone: (612) 799-6046

August 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          Minneapolis, Minn. – Minnesota GOP endorsed candidate for Minnesota House of
Lacy Johnson running for MN House 59-B
(photo: Johnson for House 59-B)
Representatives (59B) Mr. Lacy Johnson (R) has done the unthinkable…he’s opened and maintained solid community relationships and his campaign headquarters right in the middle of Minneapolis’ poorest area - north Minneapolis, at 827 Broadway Avenue West (between Lyndale and Bryant Avenues, near the Cub Foods). 

          “We have people stopping in all day, they want to know about jobs, wealth building, and why north Minneapolis has so many nonprofit agencies and very little opportunity for equity, education and environmental concerns like sustainable urban farming,” said Johnson. 

          Lacy Johnson pointed across the street to the now closed Burger King:   

“When Burger King closed, people in this area lost jobs…there was nothing to replace it. North Minneapolis has seen multi-millions of dollars pass through the neighborhood from the Empowerment Zone money to the tornado of 2011 and the financial windfall that was (in my opinion), mishandled, and from what I’m seeing, a hand-up has never been available. The unemployment rate might be low for some, but in my area, it’s in double-digits. We don’t talk about this much, it makes people uncomfortable.”

          Johnson is running against DFL incumbent Raymond Dehn (D) for a valued house seat to represent the people of north Minneapolis and its boundaries. Johnson’s pledge to the community members is impressive; he pledges to always act in the best interest of the people of District 59B; never put his personal, financial, or political interests above the interests of the people of District 59B; and, he will never run for re-election if he cannot achieve more visible and measurable positive differences in the lives of the people of District 59B than current and previous representatives. To get more information about Lacy Johnson, see: https://www.friendsoflacyjohnson.org/. 

About candidate Lacy Johnson (R) 59B:
          Lacy Lee Johnson was born in Natchez MS where his mom, dad, and elders raised him, his six sisters, and three brothers. Though times were economically challenging, Lacy had “a perfect childhood” and “the best public-school education.” Among his youthful achievements were first trombonist in the band, National Merit Semifinalist, Star Student of his senior class, and first Miss-Lou Junior Chess Champion. Lacy has been married to his wife Betty for 30 years with whom they raised two sons, Darien and Adrian. He is also blessed with a grandson Aden Prince Johnson. After completing his English studies at the University of Minnesota and graduating in Computer Programming at Brown Institute, he began his over 40-year career in information technology, systems development, and engineering as a technical writer in Hennepin County (MN). 
          Johnson has worked for Control Data, General Electric, Bell Atlantic, and Northwest Airlines in software and systems engineering, systems analyst, project management, and management building computer systems for fighter jets, torpedoes, air reconnaissance systems, guided missiles, and airport kiosks. He also worked as an IT solutions consultant for Xcel Energy.
          Johnson also wrote, produced, and hosted a weekly radio show, “The Flipside,” which provided news, entertainment, and commentary on current events; he has served as founder, partner, and CEO of three small businesses dedicated to the business development, technology training, and education within inner city communities: Uniworld Business Systems, UrbanEd LLC, and currently Young Entrepreneurs of America (YEA!). As program director at Hospitality House Youth Directions, he also oversaw its after school programs for inner city youth and its outreach programs for gang members.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Did a Minnesota construction firm build sub-standard Housing in Haiti?

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Tonight on the Ron and Don Show on #BlogTalkRadio the team of Don Allen (IBNN) and Ronald A. Edwards (The Minneapolis Story) welcome Mr. Jake Johnston from the Center for Economics and Policy Research to talk about a situation (ongoing) in Haiti that first came to light in 2015.


After the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010, the US government responded with an ambitious plan to build 15,000 new houses in the country. But the ensuing program to put roofs over the heads of displaced Haitians has included a boondoggle of epic proportions at one $35 million housing development, where shoddy construction practices and faulty sewage systems are currently the subject of an ongoing investigation. On February 3, the US-based company Thor Construction was suspended from receiving government contracts because of its work in Haiti. Another contractor with close ties to the Haitian president has so far escaped punishment.
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Join us tonight at 8:30pm (CST) to hear the details, which some are calling “fake news,” while others are really concerned about the Haitian people and their continued demise.

About Jake Johnston
Jake Johnston graduated from Boston University in 2008 with a B.A. in Economics. At CEPR his research has focused predominantly on economic policy in Latin America, the International Monetary Fund and U.S. foreign policy. He is the lead author for CEPR’s Haiti: Relief and Reconstruction Watch blog and has authored papers on Haiti concerning the ongoing cholera epidemic, aid accountability and transparency and the U.S. foreign aid system. His articles have been published in outlets such as The Intercept, NACLA, Boston Review, VICE News, Al Jazeera America, and Truthout.


Saturday, January 13, 2018

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage Statement on Trump “Shithole” Remarks

Justin Terrell, Executive Director 
Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage
Justin.Terrell@state.mn.us
D: 651-757-1751

Nerita Hughes
Vice Chair of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage 
nerita.hughes@gmail.com

Mustafa Jumale
Secretary of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage 
mustafa@khyresolutions.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage Statement on Trump “Shithole” Remarks

SAINT PAUL, MN – After President Donald Trump was quoted yesterday referring to certain countries in Africa and the Caribbean as “shithole countries”, the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage released the following response:

Minnesota is home to one of the largest African and black immigrant population in the United States. These new Minnesotans are hardworking and contributors to the economy and culture of Minnesota. They work in the healthcare industry, own homes, have children in our schools, patronize our restaurants and create art and music that enriches Minnesota.President Trump's words were racist, xenophobic, and unhelpful in the midst of Congress working to find common sense solutions to the immigration crisis. Mr. Trump’s comments are problematic especially given that hundreds of thousands of people he is referring to are on Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)." 

The CMAH also states, "Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration designation granted to immigrants in the United States who are unable to return to their countries of origin because of ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster, an epidemic, or any other extraordinary and temporary conditions. Close to 61,000 (14%) of TPS holders are from Haiti, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia.  DED is similar to TPS, but only applies to Liberians. DED for Liberians expires on March 31st, this will be devastating for Minnesota and the Liberian community." 

A study by Dr. Bruce Corrie (Concordia University) estimates that if only 300 Liberians, who work in the Healthcare industry, were to be deported en masse, Minnesota should expect a loss in earnings of about $300 million. 

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage calls on the Minnesota Federal Delegation to find a bipartisan solution for TPS, DED, and DACA. This is common sense, this will help our economy, and most importantly it will help our families, friends, co-works, and our entire State.

About the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage
The Minnesota Legislature empowered the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage to ensure that people of African heritage fully and effectively participate in and equitably benefit from the political, social, and economic resources, policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota. Generally, the Council is charged with the responsibility of:
  • Advising the Governor and the Legislature on issues confronting People of African Heritage;
  • Advising the Governor and the Legislature on statutes, rules and revisions to programs to ensure that Black people have access to benefits and services provided to people in Minnesota;
  • Serving as a liaison to the federal government, local government units and private organizations on matters relating to People of African Heritage in Minnesota;
  • Implementing programs designed to solve problems of People of African Heritage when authorized by statute, rule or order; and
  • Publicizing the accomplishments of People of African Heritage and their contributions to the state.


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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Coming Soon: BitCoin for Black People by Coinbase

Stay tuned right here as I research what the experts are saying about BitCoin and how it might create wealth. I will post successes and fails and hope that together we get this new system.

I use the Coinbase app.

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