Full Remarks: Rondo Avenue Renaming Ceremony | April 30, 2024
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
Full Document Analysis
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.
The bridge that connects Once Upon a Time to one day is right now.
Until the lion learns how to write the hunter will always be glorified.
People (6)
Marvin AndersonCommunity LeaderKey coordinator of Rondo restoration efforts.
Key coordinator of Rondo restoration efforts.
Marie FlowersSpoken Word ArtistAffiliated with Walker West Music Academy.
1 quote
Affiliated with Walker West Music Academy.
“We are destined for greatness and our babies will know how hard we fought so that they can have their legacy too.”
During her spoken word performance about Rondo's legacy.
Ana BuieCity Council MemberWard 1 representative focusing on community engagement and policy.
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Ward 1 representative focusing on community engagement and policy.
“This restoration of Rondo Avenue was because of decades of advocacy.”
Describing the effort to restore the street name.
Melvin CarterMayorMayor of St. Paul with deep family roots in Rondo.
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Mayor of St. Paul with deep family roots in Rondo.
“We're taking down the Once Upon a Time Rondo signs and putting up the one day Rondo signs.”
Regarding the future outlook for the community.
Russell BallingerFormer City Council MemberLongtime advocate for the Rondo community.
Longtime advocate for the Rondo community.
Reena MoranRamsey County CommissionerFormer State Rep representing District 4.
Former State Rep representing District 4.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Rondo Block Party on August 3rd
- Restoration of Rondo Avenue ceremony
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution for the restoration of Rondo Avenue name.