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DEI Events

 

Collection of Major DEI Events

 

Beam aware DEI Events

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center 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. ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
Jan 13, 2026 10:00 AM Jan 2026 RPS Family Engagement RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
Dec 17, 2025 05:00 PM Holiday Potluck Hosted by Pata de Perro and ACHLA Join us with your family and be part of our holiday celebration and check out our state-of-the-art bike repair facility. If you can bring a dish to share, please sign up using the link below. ('ACHLA', 'diversity')
Dec 16, 2025 09:30 AM Dec 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
Dec 11, 2025 07:30 AM 4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) 1. Welcome 2. Youth LGBTQIA2S+ Coalition Talor Gray and Katie Hackman, OCPHS 3. CHAP Newsletter Discussion All 4. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group 5. Community Announcements and Sharing ('CHNA', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+', 'Health', 'key')
Dec 10, 2025 05:30 PM December 2025 Coming to the Table Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN. ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement')
Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that shaped their equity work over the past year. ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck Sunday: WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck On Sunday, come together from 3-4pm at 125 LIVE for WE ARE HOME, an event of solidarity, storytelling, and shared food. Hear from Rochester Somali community speakers, celebrate Somali culture and contributions, and join us in affirming that Minnesota is all of our home. Bring a dish and your voice as we gather in unity and pride. ('Culture', 'ISAIAH', 'Diversity', 'key')
Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM NAACP: Hate Has No Place Here The Rochester Branch of the NAACP Stands With Our Somali Community ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'immigrant')
Dec 06, 2025 02:00 PM Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you to join us in marking a significant milestone in our journey. We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Rochester Cultural Center, and we would be honored if you could be present to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. ('culture', 'diversity', 'CMRC', 'culture center')
Nov 18, 2025 09:30 AM Nov 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
Nov 15, 2025 05:00 PM NAACP 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet The 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet will feature two trailblazing leaders as keynote speakers: Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mayor Hollies Winston of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the first Black mayors in their respective cities. Their historic achievements serve as powerful examples of progress and inspiration for our Rochester community. ('diversity', 'NAACP')
Nov 15, 2025 12:00 PM November 2025 Rochester – Headscarf Story Circle The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our first of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. ('education', 'diversity')
Nov 12, 2025 12:00 PM Meeting the Moment: Community Led Systems Change This session centers on translating community priorities into actionable systems change by activating state decision makers, partners, and advocates. ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
Nov 11, 2025 09:30 AM Nov 2025 RPS Family Engagement Spotlight on Host Site: Overland Elementary Introductions and Welcome (10:00–10:10) • Highlight Topic: RPS Language Access, Interpretation Services, and Culturally Sustaining Family Engagement ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key')
Oct 28, 2025 09:30 AM Oct 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
Oct 24, 2025 05:30 PM IMAA Pearl Gala Annual Fundraiser 2025 United for Humanity: Building Bridges to Belonging ('imaa', 'diversity')
Oct 22, 2025 06:00 PM How to Start a Business - In English Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset. ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
Oct 21, 2025 01:00 PM 2025 Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 Option 2 We will cover how to evaluate co-design processes, share back insights from the mini-design sprint, and building on those insights discuss how to initiate a co-design project. ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design')
Oct 16, 2025 06:00 PM SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 2 Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. ('diversity', 'health', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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