Full Remarks: Rondo Avenue Renaming Ceremony | April 30, 2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Restoration of Rondo Avenue
Commemoration of Rondo community history
Renaming ceremony
Injustice of past displacement by I-94
Economic and cultural reparations
City infrastructure improvements
Rondo block party planning
Heritage preservation and storytelling
Notable Quotes (3)
We are destined for greatness and our babies will know how hard we fought so that they can have their legacy too.
LegacyClosing her performance.
The bridge that connects Once Upon a Time to one day is right now.
Community progressSpeaking on current community action.
Until the lion learns how to write the hunter will always be glorified.
AdvocacyReferencing an African proverb on history writing.
People (6)
Marvin AndersonCommunity Leader
Key coordinator of Rondo restoration efforts.
Marie FlowersSpoken Word Artist
Affiliated with Walker West Music Academy.
Ana BuieCity Council Member
Ward 1 representative focusing on community engagement and policy.
Melvin CarterMayor
Mayor of St. Paul with deep family roots in Rondo.
Russell BallingerFormer City Council Member
Longtime advocate for the Rondo community.
Reena MoranRamsey County Commissioner
Former State Rep representing District 4.
Places Mentioned
Rondo AvenueSelby AvenueRondo PlazaSt. Paul1022 Rondo AvenueRondo and Fisk
Events & Meetings (2)
- Rondo Block Party on August 3rd
- Restoration of Rondo Avenue ceremony
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Unspecified
Resolution for the restoration of Rondo Avenue name.