[Mpls] A Story of Courage and Service

[V.L. Freeman]

Hello List!

BL. States: We head into yet another summer with no plans to address crime 
in "impacted" "inner-city" neighborhoods and no talk of developing a 
concerted plan to address it except to demand we add more police to arrest 
more people who won't go to
Jail or treatment.

VF: There is no plan. Because any plan that would have to take effect would 
included some discomfort, and the “so-called” leaders that speak for the 
community will not allow that. It’s time for fresh leadership. True 
leadership. Not those who are looking for fat checks, or huge grants….

Dottie Titus says: I've found a new friend in my community, someone who is 
awesome in her courage and commitment.  And I can't help asking the 
question: If this woman, in the midst of her grief, can still want to give 
back to her community, aren't there others out there who can give just a 
little more of yourself, of your time, of your resources, to help those in 
need.

Vanessa say’s: First of all does this mother, whom I’ve known for quite some 
time know that you have done a report about your visit? (Are you running for 
office too?) Secondly, This mother has been active in the community for many 
years. Doing what others did not want to, taking care of others children, 
when they did not take care of their own children. Oh, yes, and as far as 
I’m concerned, this mother is not new to community, the community is new to 
knowing and finding out about what those of us that do know her has already 
known for a long time, a very sweet lady, willing to give her all.




Innovation, everyday entrepreneurship, and creativity are the aims of 
collaboration."

Vanessa L. Freeman~Hawthorne

Peter Keen