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Rondo CLT Business Spotlight: In Black Ink
In 2017, Rondo CLT became the first community land trust in Minnesota to apply the model for commercial uses. Leveraging the land trust as a central tool to grow the financial sustainability of entrepreneurs, this initiative is a cornerstone in the effort to support Black owned businesses and foster small business growth.
Rondo CLT Business Spotlight: In Black Ink
In 2017, Rondo CLT became the first community land trust in Minnesota to apply the model for commercial uses. Leveraging the land trust as a central tool to grow the financial sustainability of entrepreneurs, this initiative is a cornerstone in the effort to support Black owned businesses and foster small business growth.
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Rondo CLT Helps Family Achieve Homeownership in Saint Paul
Growing up in Ethiopia, Wondwosen Gebrehiwot’s family owned a home. As a father of three, Wondwosen wanted the same for his three children when he moved to the United States six years ago
Rondo CLT Helps Family Achieve Homeownership in Saint Paul
Growing up in Ethiopia, Wondwosen Gebrehiwot’s family owned a home. As a father of three, Wondwosen wanted the same for his three children when he moved to the United States six years ago
5 Ways We Made Black History in 2024
As many Organization's celebrate Black History Month in February, Rondo Community Land Trust is proud to be making Black history every day of the year.
5 Ways We Made Black History in 2024
As many Organization's celebrate Black History Month in February, Rondo Community Land Trust is proud to be making Black history every day of the year.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy: Service and advocacy in today’s community
As we prepare to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the MSR asked community members to reflect on how his work continues to influence their lives today.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy: Service and advocacy in today’s community
As we prepare to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the MSR asked community members to reflect on how his work continues to influence their lives today.
Rondo renaissance’: St. Paul neighborhood on brink of change with affordable condo, commerical space
A St. Paul neighborhood is on the brink of change with a plan in the works to build an affordable condominium and commercial space on Selby Avenue.
Rondo renaissance’: St. Paul neighborhood on brink of change with affordable condo, commerical space
A St. Paul neighborhood is on the brink of change with a plan in the works to build an affordable condominium and commercial space on Selby Avenue.
Rondo Community Land Trust pitches condos, retail along Selby Ave. in St. Paul
The nonprofit Rondo Community Land Trust is planning a mixed-use building with 20 affordable condominium units along Selby Avenue in St. Paul
Rondo Community Land Trust pitches condos, retail along Selby Ave. in St. Paul
The nonprofit Rondo Community Land Trust is planning a mixed-use building with 20 affordable condominium units along Selby Avenue in St. Paul
Celebrating World CLT Day with Black Kin from Canada
Celebrating World CLT Day with Black Kin from Canada
Celebrating World CLT Day with Black Kin from Canada
Celebrating World CLT Day with Black Kin from Canada
Women’s History Spotlight: Robin Hickman-Winfield
A storyteller and artist. An entrepreneur and educator. A wife and woman of faith. Robin Hickman-Winfield is a local leader with many interests and accomplishments. But, at the core of everything she does, Robin is a proud and principled continuation of her family lineage—one with deep roots in Rondo and branches of influence across the globe.
Women’s History Spotlight: Robin Hickman-Winfield
A storyteller and artist. An entrepreneur and educator. A wife and woman of faith. Robin Hickman-Winfield is a local leader with many interests and accomplishments. But, at the core of everything she does, Robin is a proud and principled continuation of her family lineage—one with deep roots in Rondo and branches of influence across the globe.
The Black History of the Community Land Trust Model
While the nation turns its attention each February to African American ingenuity, at Rondo Community Land Trust, we honor — and make — Black history everyday.
The Black History of the Community Land Trust Model
While the nation turns its attention each February to African American ingenuity, at Rondo Community Land Trust, we honor — and make — Black history everyday.
How some Twin Cities entrepreneurs sold the businesses they built
When Mychael and Stephanie Wright began considering retirement and the process of handing off their 24-year-old business, Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe on St. Paul's Selby Avenue, selling it to a land trust organization wasn't on the radar.
How some Twin Cities entrepreneurs sold the businesses they built
When Mychael and Stephanie Wright began considering retirement and the process of handing off their 24-year-old business, Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe on St. Paul's Selby Avenue, selling it to a land trust organization wasn't on the radar.
A Powerful Tool for Housing Accessibility Thrives in Minnesota
In 1858, just four years after St. Paul was incorporated, Joseph Rondeau purchased 40 acres of land in the city’s Summit-University District. Those parcels eventually became the Rondo neighborhood, a Black community brimming with churches, schools, homes, and businesses that thrived for decades.
A Powerful Tool for Housing Accessibility Thrives in Minnesota
In 1858, just four years after St. Paul was incorporated, Joseph Rondeau purchased 40 acres of land in the city’s Summit-University District. Those parcels eventually became the Rondo neighborhood, a Black community brimming with churches, schools, homes, and businesses that thrived for decades.
A Year-end Reflection from Mikeya Griffin
If we’ve met, you already know: This work is deeply personal for me. As a daughter of Rondo and the first African American woman to lead this organization, my gratitude for this opportunity and the immensity of the responsibility as your Executive Director brings tears to my eyes. So, first, thank you. Thank you for trusting me with this sacred work to reclaim our community power and reinvigorate the legacy of Black excellence, abundance and joy.
A Year-end Reflection from Mikeya Griffin
If we’ve met, you already know: This work is deeply personal for me. As a daughter of Rondo and the first African American woman to lead this organization, my gratitude for this opportunity and the immensity of the responsibility as your Executive Director brings tears to my eyes. So, first, thank you. Thank you for trusting me with this sacred work to reclaim our community power and reinvigorate the legacy of Black excellence, abundance and joy.
Longtime Selby Ave. cafe Golden Thyme reopens as pop-up space for two Black-owned restaurants
Golden Thyme Presents, the successor to the longtime Selby Avenue coffee shop now owned by a Rondo nonprofit, opened Tuesday as an incubator for Black-owned food businesses.
Longtime Selby Ave. cafe Golden Thyme reopens as pop-up space for two Black-owned restaurants
Golden Thyme Presents, the successor to the longtime Selby Avenue coffee shop now owned by a Rondo nonprofit, opened Tuesday as an incubator for Black-owned food businesses.
Grand Opening of “Golden Thyme Presents” Marks New Horizons for Black Business and Art on Selby Avenue
As families hit the sidewalks for Halloween this year, “Golden Thyme Presents” will celebrate its Grand Opening with special treats for customers and an exciting vision for community.
Grand Opening of “Golden Thyme Presents” Marks New Horizons for Black Business and Art on Selby Avenue
As families hit the sidewalks for Halloween this year, “Golden Thyme Presents” will celebrate its Grand Opening with special treats for customers and an exciting vision for community.
Minnesota lawmakers approved up to $1 billion for housing. Where is it going?
Amina Deble’s heart breaks every time she visits her elderly aunt or another Somali-American senior trying to get by in a cramped, one-bedroom Twin Cities apartment. She likens the housing units she’s seen to small prison cells.
Minnesota lawmakers approved up to $1 billion for housing. Where is it going?
Amina Deble’s heart breaks every time she visits her elderly aunt or another Somali-American senior trying to get by in a cramped, one-bedroom Twin Cities apartment. She likens the housing units she’s seen to small prison cells.
First grantee of St. Paul’s Inheritance Fund gets down payment, and a small measure of justice
The two-story red brick home dates to the early 20th century, and like many in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, it’s showing its age. It could use tender loving care: paint, lawn care and surface maintenance. If the announcement from Mayor Carter’s team was any indication, it’s about to get it.
First grantee of St. Paul’s Inheritance Fund gets down payment, and a small measure of justice
The two-story red brick home dates to the early 20th century, and like many in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, it’s showing its age. It could use tender loving care: paint, lawn care and surface maintenance. If the announcement from Mayor Carter’s team was any indication, it’s about to get it.
St. Paul's Inheritance Fund helps first Rondo descendant buy a home
The two-story red brick house was the second one 22-year-old Anthony Bradford ever toured. But the moment he walked through the door, he knew it was where he wanted to settle.
St. Paul's Inheritance Fund helps first Rondo descendant buy a home
The two-story red brick house was the second one 22-year-old Anthony Bradford ever toured. But the moment he walked through the door, he knew it was where he wanted to settle.
PHOTOS | Selby Avenue JazzFest 2023: A sweet farewell as organizers retire
This year’s Selby JazzFest was memorable, and it wasn’t solely due to the presence of jazz legend Najee. During this year’s event, festival organizers and Golden Thyme Coffee and Café owners, Mychael and Stephanie Wright announced that they had sold the beloved community establishment to Rondo Community Land Trust.
PHOTOS | Selby Avenue JazzFest 2023: A sweet farewell as organizers retire
This year’s Selby JazzFest was memorable, and it wasn’t solely due to the presence of jazz legend Najee. During this year’s event, festival organizers and Golden Thyme Coffee and Café owners, Mychael and Stephanie Wright announced that they had sold the beloved community establishment to Rondo Community Land Trust.
Future of Black-Owned Coffee Shop is Bright Thanks to Rondo Community Land Trust
When Mychael and Stephanie Wright founded Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe in 2000, they were simply following the business advice of Mychael’s brother. Twenty-three years later, Wright’s Cafe is a community landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota, and it seems it’s here to stay.
Future of Black-Owned Coffee Shop is Bright Thanks to Rondo Community Land Trust
When Mychael and Stephanie Wright founded Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe in 2000, they were simply following the business advice of Mychael’s brother. Twenty-three years later, Wright’s Cafe is a community landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota, and it seems it’s here to stay.
Transformation in Rondo: Golden Thyme Co-op Ownership
When I-94 was built through Saint Paul in the late 1950s, more than 300 predominantly Black-owned businesses were impacted. The neighborhood was split apart, with the major Rondo Avenue corridor — which had been a thriving community — dramatically disrupted.
Transformation in Rondo: Golden Thyme Co-op Ownership
When I-94 was built through Saint Paul in the late 1950s, more than 300 predominantly Black-owned businesses were impacted. The neighborhood was split apart, with the major Rondo Avenue corridor — which had been a thriving community — dramatically disrupted.
A new era for Golden Thyme: Rondo Community Land Trust secures St. Paul staple
A longtime fixture in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood is moving into a new phase. During Saturday's Selby Avenue JazzFest, the owners of Golden Thyme Coffee and Café announced the location will be transformed into a small business incubator called “Golden Thyme Presents.”
A new era for Golden Thyme: Rondo Community Land Trust secures St. Paul staple
A longtime fixture in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood is moving into a new phase. During Saturday's Selby Avenue JazzFest, the owners of Golden Thyme Coffee and Café announced the location will be transformed into a small business incubator called “Golden Thyme Presents.”
Rondo Community Land Trust starts a new venture to support Black entrepreneurship
In St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood — a celebration and a new beginning on Saturday.“Come on St. Paul, make some noise!” smiled Mychael Wright, the owner of Golden Thyme Coffee and Cake.
Rondo Community Land Trust starts a new venture to support Black entrepreneurship
In St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood — a celebration and a new beginning on Saturday.“Come on St. Paul, make some noise!” smiled Mychael Wright, the owner of Golden Thyme Coffee and Cake.
Black-Owned Business and Community Land Trust Continue to Innovate on Selby with New “Golden Thyme Presents”
After 24 years running their small business, Mychael and Stephanie Wright are turning over the keys to their beloved Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe at Selby Jazz Fest
Black-Owned Business and Community Land Trust Continue to Innovate on Selby with New “Golden Thyme Presents”
After 24 years running their small business, Mychael and Stephanie Wright are turning over the keys to their beloved Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe at Selby Jazz Fest
Golden Thyme owners stepping down after leading Selby rebirth in St. Paul
Mychael and Stephanie Wright hoped their launch of Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe 24 years ago would serve as a catalyst for a resurgence of Black-owned businesses on Selby Avenue, a commercial corridor of St. Paul's old Rondo neighborhood.
Golden Thyme owners stepping down after leading Selby rebirth in St. Paul
Mychael and Stephanie Wright hoped their launch of Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe 24 years ago would serve as a catalyst for a resurgence of Black-owned businesses on Selby Avenue, a commercial corridor of St. Paul's old Rondo neighborhood.
Golden Thyme Cafe sold to Rondo Land Trust for pop-up, incubator space with food vendors
Mychael and Stephanie Wright, founders of the Selby Avenue Jazz Fest, recently announced they were selling the longstanding Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe on Selby Avenue. They declined at the time to disclose who the buyer was.
Golden Thyme Cafe sold to Rondo Land Trust for pop-up, incubator space with food vendors
Mychael and Stephanie Wright, founders of the Selby Avenue Jazz Fest, recently announced they were selling the longstanding Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe on Selby Avenue. They declined at the time to disclose who the buyer was.
St. Paul helps Rondo Community Land Trust acquire six affordable rental, homeownership properties
With an eye toward increasing affordable housing, the city of St. Paul will help the Rondo Community Land Trust acquire five residential properties between 796 and 841 Selby Ave., as well as a sixth residence on Avon Street.
St. Paul helps Rondo Community Land Trust acquire six affordable rental, homeownership properties
With an eye toward increasing affordable housing, the city of St. Paul will help the Rondo Community Land Trust acquire five residential properties between 796 and 841 Selby Ave., as well as a sixth residence on Avon Street.
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