An undertaking that took two years, the CLT specifically asks for entrepreneurs in the exchange to have roots in the historic Rondo community. Operating a shop in the incubator comes with business coaching and technical assistance and public and private space for business operations.

The CEO at the YWCA St. Paul, an organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through programs that address housing, economic advancement, health and wellness and leadership development, Booker has served as CEO for more than two years, leading the organization with a history that goes back for more than 120 years.

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) welcomed the court intervention and emphasized that the handling of these critical protections should not be as fickle as it has been. 

The latest threat to the south metro suburban district came during the early morning hours this past Tuesday, causing officials to cancel classes district-wide. And while the all-clear was issued, there is concern because no suspect has been publicly identified, nor an arrest made.

Thursday evening Pollard will be leading an online workshop for the museum, “Finding Your Family: An African American Genealogy Workshop.” The online gathering invites those curious and open to exploring their genealogy to find more of their family history.