The way the Village Virtual Mentorship program is set up, we need volunteer mentors! The VVM program is ready to kickstart 2024 embracing our at-risk youth, specifically in the George Floyd Square neighborhood, with meaningful attention and experiences that will …

That's right! The last Jam Session of the year was Thursday, October 26th at which time members broke off into committees to undertake program development for L L C O O L J! The action committees are the life force of L L C O O L J and is where key decisions are …

The time has come for us to branch out into the larger community and mix it up! That's right, it's leo season and this black woman-led cohort is ready to take a leap into the sponsorship world. This August 14th, no wayment, that's my birthday. August 13th is the …

Posted on June 22nd, 2023

No? Well, that settles it! These philanthropist need to get more intentional about getting the word out to the folks they are truly trying to reach! Oh what was that? You have heard of the Open Road Fund? Well, since that's the case, you …

Posted on May 30th, 2023

JAM WITH L.L.C.O.O.L.J. IRL!

     Get ready! Get ready! Get ready to get a whole lotta free shit dumped in your swag bag at this year's annual Community Connections Conference. We're not saying that L.L.C.O.O.L.J. won't be guilty, but …

Posted on May 29th, 2023

COME HEAR THE GOSPEL ON GRANTS ACCORDING TO ANGELA

     The mission of I Love Paperwork has never changed. As we remain innovative in our approach to simplify bureaucracy for the masses, we've pivoted to platforms that grant wider access. …

Posted on April 24th, 2023

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     The new alternative summer learning program is taking Minneapolis by mofo tornado! That's right! The Broadcast The Bridge program brought to you by none …

Posted on April 24th, 2023

Ready or not, change is coming sooner than later! 

       You may have heard or read about it but if not, here goes. A big ass building is being built on Nicollet and Lake that they're calling "A new, seven-story mixed-use building with …

Posted on March 24th, 2023

Sure, 'the culture' has come to mean the cumulative mass of assimilated languages, dialects, beliefs, and artistic expression of African America. While this is true, there are still many of us (black folk) that don't ascribe to what is …

Posted on March 24th, 2023

Did you know that racism was a public health crisis? If you're darker than a paperbag and alive on the face of the planet earth then you've known this for quite some time. On November 15, 2022, the Hennepin County Board set aside …

Posted on March 22nd, 2023

Nurse Keisha Williams is showing us how to never work a day in our lives when you're doing something you love! If it makes a positive contribution to society, which most gifts do, then all the better. She is walking in her gift and …