Because we understand that in the state of Minnesota, specifically, it’s cold nine months out of the year, people need to be able to afford somewhere to stay. “That’s accountable, that’s forthcoming, and is intentional about preserving the dignity and respect of our people we say yes to public safety. “We say no to the mayoral control because we believe we need a system and operation that’s transparent,” Fullman explained. Fullman further explained why the collective was calling for a vote on each of the ballot measures. The Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative is a group of Black barbers, beauticians, and owners committed to leveraging their spaces to further the interests and issues of the communities they serve. Sign up for the Praise Baltimore newsletter! Never Miss Out on Breaking News in your Community and Beyond. Because we do not believe in consolidated power.” “We have three amendments that we are desperately asking our people to go and actually vote on.
“We believe in power that’s distributed evenly amongst us,” Fullman said. He said the group gathered for the press conference was representative of Minneapolis. Brian Fullman, lead organizer with the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative, said the coalition did not believe in consolidated power.
