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(612) 400-9500

MLK NOW 2023

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Wilder Conference Center - Saturday, January 14th, 2023

10 AM to 6 PM 

6 -10 PM  (MLK Party Celebration)

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MLK NOW 2023

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Wilder Conference Center - Saturday, January 14th, 2023

10 AM to 6 PM 

6 -10 PM  (MLK Party Celebration)

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Free Metro Transit Rides (Bus/Green Line)

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

The Gentrification of Rondo: The Downfall of Economic Development in the Native Black Community.

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Media Collaborators, Moderators & CONTRIBUTORS

Keynote and Guest Speakers

Karen Wells

"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

Mother and Justice Activist 

  • Amir Locke (Killed By MPPD)

Omaha, NE


"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

Black Activist, CEO, and Founder

  • MX Network 
  • The Black Agenda Movement

Atlanta, GA

Mahmoud El-Kati

"Mechee X" - Michelle Kulczyk

Mahmoud El-Kati

Professor, Historian, and Author

  • Macalester College

Warren McLean

Mayor Melvin Carter

Mahmoud El-Kati

President and Economic Developer

  • NEON (Northside Economic Opportunity Network)

Marvin Anderson

Mayor Melvin Carter

Mayor Melvin Carter

Co-Founder and Economic Developer

  • Rondo Avenue, Inc.  
  • Rondo Center For Diverse Expression

Mayor Melvin Carter

Mayor Melvin Carter

Mayor Melvin Carter

Mayor 

  • The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota

State Rep. John Thompson

State Rep. John Thompson

State Rep. John Thompson

State Representaive, District 67A

  • State of Minnesota

Valerie Castile

State Rep. John Thompson

State Rep. John Thompson

Mother of Philando Castile 

  • Philando Castile Relief Foundation

Yusef Mgeni

State Rep. John Thompson

Monique Cullars-Doty

Educator and Historian

  • Saint Paul Public Schools 
  • Re-Connect Rondo
  • Urban Journalism Workshop
  • Urban League

Monique Cullars-Doty

Monique Cullars-Doty

Monique Cullars-Doty

Activist 

  • Aunt of Marcus Golden

Vernon Crowe

Monique Cullars-Doty

Dr. August Nimtz

Owner and Investor

  • Selby Wines and Spirits

Dr. August Nimtz

Monique Cullars-Doty

Dr. August Nimtz

Professor and Author

  • University of Minnesota 

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    What Happened To The Rondo community

    Ownership

    • Renting - Public Housing - Lack of Home Ownership
    • Lack of Black Owned Businesses and Commercial Land Investments 
    • Spending Dollars Outside The Rondo Community
    • Rondo was a Black Wall Street
    • Pros and Cons of Community Land Trusts

    Politics

    • The Destruction of Rondo Avenue (Federal Highway System Interstate 94 East and West)
    • Poor Leadership and Judgement
    • Following the Objectives of Political Party Affiliations
    • BIPOC:  Unwillingness to Fund Community Projects
    • Overlooking and Selling Out The Black Community

    Loyalty

    • Lack of Community Commitment
    • Home and Business Investments
    • Dedication To Family and Culture 
    • Mentoring Next Generations For Success

    Civil Liberties

    • 2nd Amendment:  Looking Deeper Into The Philando Castile Case
    • Combatting Homelessness: The Rise of Housing Discrimination
    • Police Brutality and Reforms
    • 1965 Affirmative Action Act:  Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Culture

    • Showing The Presence of a Black Community in Neighborhoods 
    • Integration - What Impact Do Interracial Marriages Have  On Black Wealth
    • The Effects of Capitalizing Black Culture:  Language Usage

    Crime

    • Holding The Media Accountable 
    • Preventing New Crime Bills That Target Blacks
    • Parental Interventions: Providing Help and Behavioral Diagnosis For Black Youth 

    Resources

    • Squandered Wealth and Conspicuous Spending
    • Lack of Networking Outside of Saint Paul
    • Failure to Mentor Black Youth

    Psychoanalysis of Racial Oppression

    • Black Deracination
    • Socio-Economic Factors and Variables
    • Psychosocial Disabilities
    • Finding Solutions For Socio-Economic Justice

    "Understanding The Problem Will Help Fix It."

    The Case Study of Rondo: Changing The Narrative For Cities

    Socio-Economic Issues That Impact Native Black Americans

    • For many years, many people and the government have ignored Black issues, it's our time to get equity and justice for the numerous contributions that Black Americans have given the United States.  
    • The Black Agenda includes, but is not limited to: 
    • Putting an end to Police Brutality and Murder.  
    • Reducing Homelessness for Black Americans by 75% before the year 2030.
    • Getting Reparations for Native Black Americans aka ADOS (American Descendants Of Slavery).
    • Increasing Home, and Business Ownership by 50% by 2053, the year Black Wealth is expected to hit $0.
    • Stop CPS (Child Protection Services) in every county from abruptly removing and fostering Black children.  
    • Continue to bring awareness to the systemic issues impacting Black Owned Businesses (BOB), like more capital funding, for business development programs that help to sustain them, and investing in manufacturing and skilled-trade labor.  
    • Provide a lot more Mental Health services through referrals and continue long-term case management for disadvantaged vulnerable groups. 

    Event History

    • This is our 2nd Annual MLK NOW event.  We're so proud that our 1st conference with Dr. Umar Johnson went well that we have to make a tradition every year on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday, everyone should remember him for his great leadership, perseverance, and determination.  Come out and join us on Saturday, January 14th, starting at 10 AM.  Hope to see you there!

    Panel Discussions

    1. The History of Rondo: American Black Wall Streets
    2. How Has Gentrification Affected The Mental and Physical Health of Native Black Americans
    3. Changing Policies:  2nd Amendment Rights, Housing Discrimination, Reparations, Police Brutality and Murder, Funding Ownership and Economic Development Programs For Native Black Americans and more
    4. The Future of Black Economic Development For Native Blacks in the Rondo Community

    Prominent Community Leaders and business owners

    Terryann Nash

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Terryann Nash

    MAPL, Sign Language Interpreter

    • NASHinspired
    • Human Rights Educator
    • Author

    Keith Baker

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Terryann Nash

    President 

    • Re-Connect Rondo

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Activist, Founder and President 

    • Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence

    AG Keith Ellison

    AG Keith Ellison

    Toshira Garraway Allen

    Attorney General 

    • State of Minnesota 

    Rena Moran

    AG Keith Ellison

    Trahern Crews

    District 4 County Commissioner (Rondo)State of Minnesota 

    • Former State Representative, District 65A

    Trahern Crews

    AG Keith Ellison

    Trahern Crews

    Activist, Founder and President

    • Black Lives Matter Minnesota
    • Saint Paul Recovery Act - Reparations

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    CEO, Founder and President

    • Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Ordway, TPT/PBS
    • A Celebration of Soulful Dolls
    • Taking Our Place Centerstage
    • SoulTouch Productions

    DeMaris Jones

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    Miss Juneteenth Minnesota 

    • Singer
    • Student Patrick Henry High School

    Anika Bowie

    Dr. Robin Hickman-Winfield

    Nieeta Presley

    Founder and City Council Candidate

    • Run Like Harriet
    • City of Saint Paul Ward 1 (Rondo)

    Nieeta Presley

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Nieeta Presley

    Former Executive Director

    • Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Founder, President, Community Organizer

    • Don't Shoot Guns Shoot Hoops
    • CANDO (Central Avenue Neighborhood Development Organization)

    Dr. Rose Brewer

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Tommy McBrayer Jr.

    Director, Author, Historian

    • University of Minnesota - African American Studies Department
    • A  Native of Tulsa Black Wall Street

    In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    His Work Is Not Done

    Let's Make Martin's Economic Dream Come True

    Let's Make Martin's Economic Dream Come True

    Learn More About The King Center

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Let's Make Martin's Economic Dream Come True

    Let's Make Martin's Economic Dream Come True

    Let's Make Martin's Economic Dream Come True

    See The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Prominent Community Leaders and business owners

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    Moderator, Founder and Reporter

    • Spokesman-Recorder News
    • Purple Day
    • KMOJ FM Radio

    Nasiy Nasir

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    President 

    • National President of The Lion of Judah Armed Forces
    •  National/International Community Activis

    Crystal Brown

    Nicole "Nikki Love" Wess

    Marcus X Smith

    Moderator and Reporter

    • Minnesota Women's Press



    Marcus X Smith

    Marcus X Smith

    Marcus X Smith

    Director, Activist, Violence Interrupter

    • Black Livez Da Streetz

    Mikeya Griffin

    Marcus X Smith

    Mikeya Griffin

    Executive Director 

    • Rondo Community Land Trust

    Wesley Smith

    Marcus X Smith

    Mikeya Griffin

    Owner, Moderator 

    • Twin Cities Radio Network

    Cheniqua Johnson

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Program Officer and Housing Advocate

    • Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Executive Director 

    • Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation

    Peter Young

    Dr. Deborah Mitchell

    Jeanelle Austin

    Founder and Executive Director

    • Minnesota Esports

    Jeanelle Austin

    Jeanelle Austin

    Jeanelle Austin

    Executive Director & Founder

    • George Floyd Global Memorial
    • Racial Agency Initiative
    • 2022 Leonard I. Beerman Fellow

    Portia Jackson

    Jeanelle Austin

    Portia Jackson

    Community Development Specialist

    • Ramsey County 

    Tamara Taylor

    Jeanelle Austin

    Portia Jackson

    Business Owner and Investor

    • 4 SnackChat Lounges
    • Maplewood Mall Investor

    Schedule of Events

    01/14/2023

    Check-In: Vendor Tabling and Set-Up

    8am

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    Check-In: Vendor Tabling and Set-Up

    Limited Space - see Vendor Flyer

    8am

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    10am

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    Main Event Starts

    10am

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    6pm

    Wilder Center

    Event Details

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    Main Event Starts

    • FREE EVENT
    • 70 Plus BOB/BFAC Members
    • 7 Black-Owned Restaurants & Caterers
    • Kids Mini Festival - "Everyone Is A Winner"
    • Live Music & Performing Art...

    Event Details

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    6pm

    Wilder Center

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    Fundraiser Check-In Mixer

    6pm

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    7pm

    Wilder Center

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    Fundraiser Check-In Mixer

    Special Performance By The Twin Cities Dance Crew

    6pm

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    7pm

    Wilder Center

    01/14/2023

    Live Convert Featuring The Johnnie Brown Experience with Lacy D (Sounds of Blackness) and Kijana

    7pm

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    10pm

    Wilder Center

    Event Details

    01/14/2023

    Live Convert Featuring The Johnnie Brown Experience with Lacy D (Sounds of Blackness) and Kijana

    Tickets On Sale Now $35/PP

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    10pm

    Wilder Center

    Entertainers

    The Johnnie Brown Experience

    • MLK After-Party Celebration Fundraiser
    • 6 pm to 10 pm
    • $75.00 Per/Person

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    LACY D

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