Our Community, Our Business

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 10: May Hawthorne Huddle Discussion on Domestic Abuse May 09, 2018

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For this episode of Our Community, Our Business we're trying something a little different. On May 3rd the Hawthorn Huddle focused on Domestic Violence in Minneapolis. Hawthorne hosted a panel with EB Brown and Pethuel L. Cole from Oasis of Love, Liz Richards from the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women and Jewelean Jackson, a valued community member. They have information about what Domestic Abuse is, the effects of Domestic Abuse, resources in the community that can be helpful when you need them, and how you can be of help to those experiencing Domestic Violence.

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OCOB 009 Northside Housing Fair Apr 03, 2018

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In this episode Andrew interviews several attendees at the Northside Housing Fair held at the end of March. Andrew asks them about housing stereotypes, what types of housing are needed, and what's the status of the relationship between renters and homeowners.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 8: An Interview with Al McFarlane Mar 01, 2018

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In this episode Andrew interviewed Al McFarlane of KFAI and Insight News. They discuss minorities in the media and how technology is changing the way minorities are covered.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 7: An Interview with Lissa Jones Jan 31, 2018

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Lissa Jones of KMOJ to discuss the history of Black Culture in North Minneapolis. She uses this history to provide context for culture and life on the Northside today.

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Our Community, Our Business 006: Interview with Mike Oker Jan 03, 2018

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Welcome to Episode 6 of Our Community, Our Business! In this episode, Andrew interviews Board Chair, Mike Oker. They discuss the similarities of North Mpls. and the Powderhorn Community, relying on partners, and building relationships.

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OCOB 005: Len Lewis Dec 01, 2017

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with long-time Hawthorne Community Member and current council board member Len Lewis. Len talks about the living in Hawthorne during the 1990's and the work he did to improve the community.

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National Night Out: Part 2 Nov 09, 2017

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Part 2 of Andrew's interviews with residents at Hawthorne's National Night Out Event in August. The interviews include a young mother returning to the Northside, and southerner, and an opportunist.

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OCOB 003: National Night Out Part 1 Oct 26, 2017

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In this episode, you'll hear Andrew interview four residents at Hawthorne's National Night Out event in August. The interviews cover a broad range of topics from raising a child in North Minneapolis to the courage required to build a relationship with your neighbors.

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OCOB 002: Dave Ellis, Former HNC Board Chair Oct 11, 2017

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In this episode of Our Community, Our Business Andrew chats with former Board Chair, Dave Ellis about what it takes to lead a neighborhood board. They also spend time discussing the different organizations that preceded HNC.

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OCOB 001: The Preview Episode Sep 25, 2017

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Welcome to Hawthorne! In this initial episode of Our Community, Our Business, host Andrew Bornhoft previews some of the interviews you'll hear in the coming weeks as we explore our community and the people who's business it is to make our community work for our residents.

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