First things first, I do think the Northside Achievement Zone is doing good work in north Minneapolis, and we're a better community for it. And I chose to publish this now, instead of around the time of their gala, so as not to discourage supporters from attending.
The Peace Ball, now known as the NAZ Ball after the Peace Foundation changed its name, was the social event of the year for north Minneapolis. I looked forward to it every year, as it was a chance to come together and celebrate our community. But to me, it hasn't felt that way for a few years now. The change in what the NAZ Ball meant to me happened when...
