James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
@jamesirvinghair.bsky.social
Hair salon with a community-minded team in Uptown Minneapolis. We're mostly on here for mutual aid & community care. Visit us at 1608 W Lake St or give us a call at 612.822.4323! Appointments & info: jamesirvinghair.com / acct managed by @allisonanne.com
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Hi there! See below for our update today on mutual aid efforts so far. We've now also launched a Chuffed campaign.
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
i also set up a @chuffedorg.bsky.social fundraiser as another donation option. this is an additional place to donate beyond venmo and cashapp, both options help so much. we have been trying to get mutual aid funds distributed ASAP to help folks in the twin cities pay rent and stay housed. thank you❤️🔥
Hi there! See below for our update today on mutual aid efforts so far. We've now also launched a Chuffed campaign.
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 AM
i also set up a @chuffedorg.bsky.social fundraiser as another donation option. this is an additional place to donate beyond venmo and cashapp, both options help so much. we have been trying to get mutual aid funds distributed ASAP to help folks in the twin cities pay rent and stay housed. thank you❤️🔥
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
our staff has decided to close the salon on Friday to participate in the National Shutdown that numerous U of MN student groups (including the Somali, Ethopian, Liberian, Black and Graduate Student Associations), CAIR, and others are calling for. we're proud to join this effort!
Greetings, beloved community! We are participating in the National Shutdown being called for by U of Minnesota student groups and many others. We will be closed Friday, January 30th. nationalshutdown.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:28 AM
our staff has decided to close the salon on Friday to participate in the National Shutdown that numerous U of MN student groups (including the Somali, Ethopian, Liberian, Black and Graduate Student Associations), CAIR, and others are calling for. we're proud to join this effort!
Greetings, beloved community! We are participating in the National Shutdown being called for by U of Minnesota student groups and many others. We will be closed Friday, January 30th. nationalshutdown.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Greetings, beloved community! We are participating in the National Shutdown being called for by U of Minnesota student groups and many others. We will be closed Friday, January 30th. nationalshutdown.org
Hi there! See below for our update today on mutual aid efforts so far. We've now also launched a Chuffed campaign.
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
January 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Hi there! See below for our update today on mutual aid efforts so far. We've now also launched a Chuffed campaign.
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
Today's update: We have raised $3,638 of our current $4,200 goal! We have distributed $3,549 of that amount to families we're working with and some smaller contributions to folks in need trying to make rent and stay housed. We've got $90 that hasn't been distributed at this time.
January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Today's update: We have raised $3,638 of our current $4,200 goal! We have distributed $3,549 of that amount to families we're working with and some smaller contributions to folks in need trying to make rent and stay housed. We've got $90 that hasn't been distributed at this time.
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
End of the month is coming fast. Please remember to support rent relief, and call the governor’s office to demand an eviction moratorium. (651) 201-3400
Here’s one of the many rent fundraisers:
givebutter.com/rent4mplsfam...
Here’s one of the many rent fundraisers:
givebutter.com/rent4mplsfam...
Rent Relief for Minneapolis School Families
By Mpls Families
givebutter.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
End of the month is coming fast. Please remember to support rent relief, and call the governor’s office to demand an eviction moratorium. (651) 201-3400
Here’s one of the many rent fundraisers:
givebutter.com/rent4mplsfam...
Here’s one of the many rent fundraisers:
givebutter.com/rent4mplsfam...
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
okay here is another small one
Necesito ayuda porfavor con 3,000, organized by Marlon Mejia
Hola mi nombre es Marlon mejia, y actualmente vivo en minnesota, soy padre de de famil… Marlon Mejia necesita tu apoyo para Necesito ayuda porfavor con 3,000
www.gofundme.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
okay here is another small one
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
one of the gofundme campaigns sent to me today is only trying to raise $1,600 and has a horrific story of an experience of a Hmong elder.
they've only raised $10.
they've only raised $10.
Donate to Support for a MN Family in Crisis After a Traumatic Incident, organized by Tou Yang
My name is Tou and I am a former charter school Special Educatio… Tou Yang needs your support for Support for a MN Family in Crisis After a Traumatic Incident
www.gofundme.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:32 PM
one of the gofundme campaigns sent to me today is only trying to raise $1,600 and has a horrific story of an experience of a Hmong elder.
they've only raised $10.
they've only raised $10.
Let’s help get this one cleared and support these community members with their rent! Less than $300 to go before this need is met!
Hey folks: big day in Minnesota today, but also our neighbors still need rent. I'm fundraising for another parent at my neighborhood elementary school: she needs rent by Feb. 4. Vetted, any help much appreciated! gofund.me/7513d29a4
Donate to Help Lake Street-area family pay rent for February, organized by Christie Taylor
I am raising funds for another neighbor who currently cannot go to … Christie Taylor needs your support for Help Lake Street-area family pay rent for February
gofund.me
January 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Let’s help get this one cleared and support these community members with their rent! Less than $300 to go before this need is met!
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
“The answer to Attorney General Bondi’s request is no. Her letter is an outrageous attempt to coerce Minnesota into giving the federal government private data on millions of U.S. Citizens in violation of state and federal law." - Steve Simon
Secretary of State Steve Simon’s statement on the outrageous request from the US Attorney General www.sos.mn.gov/about-the-of...
January 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
“The answer to Attorney General Bondi’s request is no. Her letter is an outrageous attempt to coerce Minnesota into giving the federal government private data on millions of U.S. Citizens in violation of state and federal law." - Steve Simon
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
Bsky settings do not carry over between app and browser and other browser on the other device and ... so go to all of them and make sure you're safe.
Really, really recommend that Minnesotans in particular disable autoplay, I know it's annoying to have to click to see a GIF but it's not worth the mental health costs of seeing the first seconds (before you scroll by) of murders in our city over and over and over.
to turn off autoplaying video on the bluesky mobile app
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
January 25, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Bsky settings do not carry over between app and browser and other browser on the other device and ... so go to all of them and make sure you're safe.
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
the best piece of advice i got when i started at code for america and had to go through media training: never say anything, not even in a group chat, that you wouldn’t want on the front page of the NYT.
You don’t have to listen to me. You can go right ahead being paranoid if you want. But I’ve been doing this work for decades and I’ve seen a lot of shit, and I can tell you exactly why that safety measure you’re proposing will fail. Assuming what you say is public and acting accordingly will not
January 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM
the best piece of advice i got when i started at code for america and had to go through media training: never say anything, not even in a group chat, that you wouldn’t want on the front page of the NYT.
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
we've raised $1,140 for the @jamesirvinghair.bsky.social mutual aid fund this way ❣️❣️❣️ there's still a bunch of small works available! hoping to update with more this week
all of the funds raised from my buymeacoffee shop go to mutual aid in the twin cities!
free shipping • processing fees are covered by me so the whole amount you pay gets donated
i can ship anywhere in the world in a regular envelope, no duty fees should apply
buymeacoffee.com/allisonanne/extras
free shipping • processing fees are covered by me so the whole amount you pay gets donated
i can ship anywhere in the world in a regular envelope, no duty fees should apply
buymeacoffee.com/allisonanne/extras
January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
we've raised $1,140 for the @jamesirvinghair.bsky.social mutual aid fund this way ❣️❣️❣️ there's still a bunch of small works available! hoping to update with more this week
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
if you donate $5 or more to one of the funds listed on standwithminnesota.com, message @fjordski.bsky.social with receipt and be entered to win this awesome cross-stitch and a gift card♥️
Bsky/insta/fb: cross stitch raffle! Every 5$ donated to a fund on StandWithMinnesota.com is an entry (dm me a receipt).
Bsky only: giftcard raffle! For one winner, every $100 raised will equal a $10 giftcard to a place of your choice striking Friday! (Ex: $500 raised = $50 card).
Ends 1/27 EOD!
Bsky only: giftcard raffle! For one winner, every $100 raised will equal a $10 giftcard to a place of your choice striking Friday! (Ex: $500 raised = $50 card).
Ends 1/27 EOD!
January 25, 2026 at 7:13 PM
if you donate $5 or more to one of the funds listed on standwithminnesota.com, message @fjordski.bsky.social with receipt and be entered to win this awesome cross-stitch and a gift card♥️
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
Protests happen, but most of what is happening in Minneapolis isn’t protesting.
More accurate terms:
- observers
- witnesses
- volunteers
- neighbors
- residents
- people
More accurate terms:
- observers
- witnesses
- volunteers
- neighbors
- residents
- people
One thing that irks me: people keep calling the folks on the streets in Minneapolis protestors. They are not generally there to protest, they are there to observe and document. This is the product of organizing and mutual aid. It is telling that these acts of citizenship are seen as protest!
January 25, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Protests happen, but most of what is happening in Minneapolis isn’t protesting.
More accurate terms:
- observers
- witnesses
- volunteers
- neighbors
- residents
- people
More accurate terms:
- observers
- witnesses
- volunteers
- neighbors
- residents
- people
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
fundraiser for needs over North including rent assistance
Donate to Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis, organized by Rebecca Iverson
Families in North Minneapolis are being torn apart and terrorized by… Rebecca Iverson needs your support for Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis
www.gofundme.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:36 PM
fundraiser for needs over North including rent assistance
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
rent relief for neighbors in the Phillips neighborhood
Donate to Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need, organized by Alexandria Gomez
We are a small collective of friends and community organizers working direct… Alexandria Gomez needs your support for Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need
www.gofundme.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
rent relief for neighbors in the Phillips neighborhood
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
there are a lot of folks doing incredible organizing to help folks in our community stay housed, get groceries and necessities, etc.
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has an ongoing renter support fund that you can donate to. this is the neighborhood where Renee Good lived
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has an ongoing renter support fund that you can donate to. this is the neighborhood where Renee Good lived
RENTER SUPPORT FUND | PPNA
www.ppna.org
January 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM
there are a lot of folks doing incredible organizing to help folks in our community stay housed, get groceries and necessities, etc.
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has an ongoing renter support fund that you can donate to. this is the neighborhood where Renee Good lived
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association has an ongoing renter support fund that you can donate to. this is the neighborhood where Renee Good lived
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
you can help by calling @governorwalz.mn.gov's office at (651) 201-3400 and asking for a rent moratorium now, which has been unanimously supported by the city councils of both minneapolis & saint paul
Minnesota is on track to see a record high of 25,000 eviction filings in 2025, up 30% compared to pre-2020.
As ICE terrorizes our communities, many of our neighbors are unable to work. Customers are staying home. Child care centers are closing, forcing parents to stay home.
buff.ly/qQW2QIA
As ICE terrorizes our communities, many of our neighbors are unable to work. Customers are staying home. Child care centers are closing, forcing parents to stay home.
buff.ly/qQW2QIA
Eviction filings may reach statewide record in 2025
Some 23,000-25,000 eviction cases were filed in 2025, well above the pre-pandemic average of 15,000.
www.twincities.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM
you can help by calling @governorwalz.mn.gov's office at (651) 201-3400 and asking for a rent moratorium now, which has been unanimously supported by the city councils of both minneapolis & saint paul
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
we're working closely with a bunch of folks as the end of the month approaches and rent is coming due
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
Good morning, community. We are checking in to share with much gratitude that our fund is at $2549 of our current $4200 goal.
We have no plans to stop coordinating mutual aid for community , and are closely with others on rent needs as the end of the month draws near. Thank you all so much 💗
We have no plans to stop coordinating mutual aid for community , and are closely with others on rent needs as the end of the month draws near. Thank you all so much 💗
January 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
we're working closely with a bunch of folks as the end of the month approaches and rent is coming due
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
I spent some time this morning at the memorial where Alex Pretti was killed by ICE, before going to Lakewood to visit my daughter’s grave. (She was the beneficiary of many amazing ICU, ED, and oncology nurses in her day so it felt fitting.)
It was that kind of morning 💔
It was that kind of morning 💔
January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I spent some time this morning at the memorial where Alex Pretti was killed by ICE, before going to Lakewood to visit my daughter’s grave. (She was the beneficiary of many amazing ICU, ED, and oncology nurses in her day so it felt fitting.)
It was that kind of morning 💔
It was that kind of morning 💔
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
i chipped in $20, can someone match me?
okay hi everyone real quick crowdfund: we're doing grocery box packing for families from our kids' school, and i would really really really really like to raise funds to stick a box of cake mix or pre-made cookies in each box this week. v3nmo is nhojelttil, please put a 🍰 or 🍪 with it
January 25, 2026 at 5:40 PM
i chipped in $20, can someone match me?
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
Our neighbors are suffering in silence while the occupation by the federal government forces our community in the shadows. We’re days away from folks being evicted from their homes but we can keep families together and allow folks to shelter in place of you help today. 2/
January 25, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Our neighbors are suffering in silence while the occupation by the federal government forces our community in the shadows. We’re days away from folks being evicted from their homes but we can keep families together and allow folks to shelter in place of you help today. 2/
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
The Phillips neighborhoods are being targeted because it has the highest percent of residents who are not US Citizens. This fund will help feed, provide basic necessities and allow our immigrant neighbors to stay housed for 65+ families (and counting).
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
Donate to Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need, organized by Alexandria Gomez
We are a small collective of friends and community organizers working direct… Alexandria Gomez needs your support for Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need
gofund.me
January 25, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Phillips neighborhoods are being targeted because it has the highest percent of residents who are not US Citizens. This fund will help feed, provide basic necessities and allow our immigrant neighbors to stay housed for 65+ families (and counting).
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
Reposted by James Irving Salon [Uptown Minneapolis]
As we grieve for Alex Pretti and Renee Good in MN, please do not forget Victor Manuel Diaz, who died in ICE custody after being taken from here. And all others who have died in their custody.
36-year-old Nicaraguan national Victor Manuel Diaz died in ICE custody on Jan. 14 at Camp East Montana in El Paso.
The Texas Nicaraguan Community on FB reports that his mom last heard from him on Jan. 6, when he told her he was planning to go to Minneapolis to start work in a restaurant. 1/3
The Texas Nicaraguan Community on FB reports that his mom last heard from him on Jan. 6, when he told her he was planning to go to Minneapolis to start work in a restaurant. 1/3
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 AM
As we grieve for Alex Pretti and Renee Good in MN, please do not forget Victor Manuel Diaz, who died in ICE custody after being taken from here. And all others who have died in their custody.