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    <title>When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible?</title>
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    <description>The Equity Alliance Equity Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices, build sustainable DEI community strategies, and build advocacy and allyship within the Rochester community. The series is held virtually on the second Wednesday of every month at noon.

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    <dc:date>2026-04-04T15:01:32Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Unlocking%20Potential">
    <title>Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering  emerging developers</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Unlocking%20Potential</link>
    <description>This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing
Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer
Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
initiatives.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T16:13:52Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Equity%20Alliance%20Equity%20Series%20%20Rochester%20Cultural%20Center">
    <title>When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Equity%20Alliance%20Equity%20Series%20%20Rochester%20Cultural%20Center</link>
    <description>Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover
how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and
adopting an equitable calendar.  </description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-06T15:45:20Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Equity Alliance Equity Series  Rochester Cultural Center</title>
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    <description>The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving
the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social
environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering
a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive
well-being among our participants.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-02-06T17:42:49Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Equity Alliance Equity Series  Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections</title>
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    <description>In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that
shaped their equity work over the past year.  </description>
    <dc:date>2026-01-16T17:46:35Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Meeting the Moment: Community Led Systems Change</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Community%20Led%20Systems%20Change</link>
    <description>This session centers on translating community priorities into actionable systems
change by activating state decision makers, partners, and advocates.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-12-05T16:15:50Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy2_of_America%20City%20for%20Health%20-%20DMC%20Development%20Plan%202025%20Update">
    <title>From Cradle to Career: Driving Lasting Change for Rochester's Youth</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy2_of_America%20City%20for%20Health%20-%20DMC%20Development%20Plan%202025%20Update</link>
    <description>Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide initiative focused on improving educational
outcomes for every child and young adult in Rochester by reimagining how
organizations work together. Through data-driven strategies and cross-sector
partnerships, we bring together schools, nonprofits, businesses, and families to work
collectively toward measurable results. In this talk, I’ll share how our initiative
functions, highlight the dedicated work groups driving our progress, and explore the
impact of our collaborative approach.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T21:54:14Z</dc:date>
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    <title>America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update</title>
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    <description>The update intends to build on all the great work already underway in
Rochester, the learnings we have made to-date, and an understanding of changes
impacting our community. Most importantly, it will lean into what is unique about
Rochester, home to the #1 hospital in the world, centering on our brand as
America’s City for Health.</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T21:46:52Z</dc:date>
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    <description>Along with several other organizations in Rochester, The Arc Minnesota, Ability
Building Community, the City of Rochester, and Workforce Development Inc. are
hosting a Disability Summit this July in honor of Disability Pride Month. This will be
Rochester's first-ever Disability Summit. The July Equity Series will serve as the first
session, covering disability justice concepts and how disability rights and supports
have evolved, both nationally and in Minnesota. This will include examining models of
disability, relevant legislation on disability, and examining disability advocacy and
history relevant to Rochester.
OUR PRESENTERS</description>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Intro%20to%20Participatory%20Budgeting">
    <title>Breaking Down to Build Up</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/copy_of_Intro%20to%20Participatory%20Budgeting</link>
    <description>As Bridges to the Built Environment enters its next phase, discover practical strategies to build more inclusive teams and address workplace bias; starting from where you are.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-06-18T15:50:38Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Intro%20to%20Participatory%20Budgeting</link>
    <description>This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of participatory budgeting as a
tool for community engagement and working toward more equitable and efficient
public spending. We will dig into challenges, ways to design for equity, and best
practices.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-06-05T23:20:25Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Addressing%20Student%20and%20Family%20Homelessness">
    <title>Addressing Student and Family Homelessness through Collaborative Partnerships</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Addressing%20Student%20and%20Family%20Homelessness</link>
    <description> During the 2024-2025 school year to date, Rochester Public Schools has identified 387 students experiencing homelessness. Learn how Olmsted County, Rochester Public Schools and others are addressing youth and family homelessness in RPS and across Olmsted County by aligning goals, leveraging resources and expertise to respond to this complex community challenge.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-05-03T15:00:33Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Family%20Unity%20and%20DEIA%20in%20Our%20Current%20Climate">
    <title>Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Family%20Unity%20and%20DEIA%20in%20Our%20Current%20Climate</link>
    <description> In this episode, our presenter will focus on family unity and the importance of
supporting our immigrant neighbors in the current climate of fear and uncertainty. We
will also continue to learn more about Creating Safe Spaces at Work, a theme we
began to investigate during our February episode. This</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-30T16:39:13Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Creating%20a%20Culture%20of%20Inclusion%20and%20Belonging">
    <title>Safe Spaces at Work: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Creating%20a%20Culture%20of%20Inclusion%20and%20Belonging</link>
    <description>In today’s evolving workplace landscape, fostering a culture of safety and inclusion is more critical than ever. With ongoing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employees and organizations alike are navigating challenges in creating environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-02-17T18:11:11Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Black%20Diverse%20Voices%20in%20Local%20Leadership">
    <title>Beyond the Ballot: Black/Diverse Voices in Local Leadership</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Black%20Diverse%20Voices%20in%20Local%20Leadership</link>
    <description>In this episode, we take a deep dive into the transformative role of Black and diverse
leaders in local politics and community organizations. Our presenters, Tawonda
Burks and Walé Elegbede, will share their journeys, the unique challenges they face,
and the powerful ways they are driving positive change.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-01-14T15:30:16Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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