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Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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NAACP: Juneteenth Celebration
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Now in its 21st year, this longstanding community tradition continues to bring together residents from across Rochester and the surrounding region to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity. This year’s event will run from 12PM to 5 PM and will welcome hundreds of attendees for a day of reflection, celebration, and community connection.
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('Education', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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May 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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2026 Rochester PRIDE
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Join us for five fabulous hours of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community celebration in the heart of our city.
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('community engagement', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+')
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May 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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PossAbilities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand.
PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to
contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and
consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Apr 30, 2026 05:00 PM
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Disparity Awareness Project
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Be part of real policy change and better resources for Black Minnesotans
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('diversity', 'Housing', 'Health')
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Apr 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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2026 Cambodian New Year Celebration
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Buddhist Society, Inc., Watt Dhamma Visudhi
Karam, it is our great honor to respectfully invite Your Excellency to attend our Cambodian
New Year Celebration.
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('Culture', 'diversity')
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Apr 19, 2026 05:30 PM
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Stories from Minnesota: We Belong
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Award-winning storytellers, podcasters, speakers, etc. Fundraiser
for ACHLA & SMIILD toward instability & legal defense of local
immigrants.
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('ACHLA', 'Diversity')
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Apr 14, 2026 10:00 AM
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Apr 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Apr 12, 2026 03:00 PM
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Still We Rise: Rochester's Black Legacy with Pastor Andre Crockett
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Join Rev. Andre Crockett of Barbershop Social Services to discuss his new book Rochester Black Legacy. The book collects stories of the local Black community in Rochester and how they shaped our city's history.
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('diversity',)
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Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible?
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This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical
Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand
management (TDM) can help achieve them.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Mar 13, 2026 06:30 PM
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Sketches Minnesota by HMC/Danger Boat Productions
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Sketches of Minnesota is a traveling program designed to increase understanding and encourage conversations among people who might not know each other
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('diversity', 'education', 'art')
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Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers
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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.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families.
We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education')
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Mar 02, 2026 07:00 PM
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Citizens Commission on Immigration Ambassadors Immigration Discussion
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Reflect on how immigration connects to our own family and community stories;
Examine the Constitution’s framework for the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts;
Connect to real-world experiences in Minnesota
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('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement')
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Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM
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Black Excellence Expo
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For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy.
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('diversity', 'education', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Feb 21, 2026 05:30 PM
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Ebony Night 2026: Once Upon A Night | Rochester Branch of the NAACP presents UMR Black Student Union
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The third event in the Black History Month Series, Ebony Night, is an all-student-led production by the University of
Minnesota Rochester’s Black Student Union.
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('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Homeownership and Wealth Building Workshop
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This workshop equips community members with practical tools and knowledge to pursue homeownership and build
generational wealth.
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('NAACP', 'housing', 'Diversity')
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Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM
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Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort
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Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings
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('diversity', 'Civic Equity', 'leadership', 'networking', 'community engagement')
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Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics.
Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes.
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('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Feb 09, 2026 11:00 AM
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Part 1: Immigration Justice is Public Health
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Background and context on immigration, authoritarianism, abolition, and public health; introduction to HIP's Immigration Justice Guide; discussion of actions you can take in your agency and community
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('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'community health', 'Diversity', 'Education')
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