Hawthorne News
Volume 1 Issue 1 March 2026
Inside This Issue
Greetings Neighbors
March events - March Madness
HNC updates
Community Honoree - Aretha Green-Rupert
March Idol - Malcolm X
Huddle Honorees - resumes in April
HNC Spotlight - Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams
Hawthorne Churches
Stay Connected
“Our Community is Our Business”
Hawthorne Neighborhood Council -2026 Greetings to our neighbors.
This year has started off with new challenges for our neighbors and the Council. We’re in the midst of conversations and activities that we never thought we would experience. We face food and pharmacy deserts, immigration issues, substance abuse, homelessness, loneliness, and fear of going outside. This isn't the kind of Hawthorne we choose to live or work in.
Despite all those things listed above, we remain strong and committed to making this the best neighborhood organization possible. Our Council is recognized as a model for change by others.
As an Council, we are working with our community members, organizations, and governmental agencies to keep you as informed as possible about the changing conditions. We are committed to making our community as safe and livable as possible, and this is where we need your participation.
We are requesting that you join our board, participate in our community activities, read our newsletters, and be as actively engaged as possible. We commit to working for you as partners for our families.
As the new year continues to unfold, we are standing in the gap to ensure we provide you with the best resources and information to improve your life.
Clarence Jones, HNC Chair
March Events
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Gender Equality
Developmental Disabilities
Women’s History
Employee Appreciation Day
World Down Syndrome
https://www.diversityresources.com/march-awareness-and-heritage-months/
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Meeting held via Zoom.
Email dhawkins@hncmpls.org for link
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Join us on March 13th, at 11:00am for our monthly meeting via Zoom.
This month topic is:
"Community Solar with Minneapolis Climate Action"Presentation by: Keiko Miller, Community Solar Program Director and Haley Deans, Community Solar Engagement Specialist.
MPD & Hue-MAN update included.
Email: dhawkins@hncmpls.org for the link.
The Northside Urban Coalition project will address:
Opioids use
Underage drinking
Marijuana awareness
Underage smoking
Trauma & Mental health
HNC Updates
Hello Hawthorne residents and businesses, if you have news to share or need more detail on the bullet points below, we can be reached at 612-529-6033 or email dhawkins@hncmpls.org for more information.
HNC will continue to update our residents with resources on staying safe during these difficult times.
If need to reach someone at the office email: Dhawkins@hncmpls.org or leave a message at 612-529-6033.
We will hold our Black History event in May.
Please continue to use our communication platforms. The Hawthorne Huddle and Northside Urban Coalition.
Celebrating Sista Ripples
#SistaRipples represent the infinite impact each woman has had in their own sectors, teaching all of us that we can change the world for the better if we choose to.
We thank each of the women we celebrate for starting their own ripple effects that will be felt for generations to come.
Aretha Green-Rupert 2026 Honoree
Celebrating the Sistas Awards Ceremony
A Black-tie, red carpet extravaganza
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at The Depot.
Malcolm Little
later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz
Malcolm was an African American revolutionary and human rights activist who founded Muslim Mosque, Inc. (MMI) and the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). He was also a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. The fourth of seven children of Grenada-born Louise Little (née Langdon) and Georgia-born Earl Little. He spent his youth living in a series of foster homes and with various relatives, after his father's death and his mother's hospitalization.
Throughout 1964, as his conflict with the Nation of Islam intensified, Malcolm X was repeatedly threatened. On February 19, 1965, Malcolm X told interviewer Gordon Parks the Nation of Islam was actively trying to kill him. The autopsy identified 21 gunshot wounds to the chest, left shoulder, arms and legs, including ten buckshot wounds from the initial shotgun blast.
Malcolm X has been described as one of the most influential African Americans in history. He is credited with raising the self-esteem of Black Americans and reconnecting them with their African heritage.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X
Hawthorne Huddle Honorees and community honors.
The Hawthorne Huddle, Youth Coordinating Board and Hue-MAN Partnership honors individuals and organizations for their work on the Northside and throughout Minneapolis.
We will continue our honorees in April due to the difficult times we are going through.
Spotlight on Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams
Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams has a distinguished career in educational leadership spanning more than two decades. From 2020 to 2024, she served as Superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools, leading a district of 9,600 students. She was selected in December 2023 to serve as MPS Superintendent, a role she started in February 2024.
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams the 2026 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year! She was selected for this honor by a panel of representatives from a variety of Minnesota education organizations. Nominees are evaluated on leadership for learning, communication skills, professionalism, and community involvement. Her focus is on educational leadership, improving student performance, and strategic growth for all students.
Hawthorne Neighborhood Worship Centers
Iglesia Pentecostes Alfa y Omega
2226 Lyndale Ave North
Berean Missionary Baptist Church
704 30th Ave North
New Salem Baptist Church
2507 Bryant Ave North
Tawfiq Islamic Center
2900 Lyndale Ave North
Great Is Thy Faith
1115 30th Ave North
Hawthorne Neighborhood Council
2944 Emerson Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-529-6033
Mission Statement: The Hawthorne Neighborhood Council seeks to improve the quality of life in the Hawthorne neighborhood through empowering the residents in order that they can address the physical, cultural, social and economic needs of the community.
“Our Community Is Our Business”