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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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Feb 06, 2026 06:00 PM
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Pulitzer Finalist Lee Hawkins--Author of I Am Nobody’s Slave
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Join us for this year’s premier Black History
Month event featuring Lee Hawkins, Pulitzer
Prize finalist, former Wall Street Journal writer,
and 2026 NAACP Image Awards Nominee who is
coming to Rochester, Minnesota from New York.
This event is free but seating is limited so free
registration is required.
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('NAACP', 'Diversity')
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Feb 03, 2026 10:00 AM
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Feb 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop,
presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook,
which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Jan 27, 2026 09:30 AM
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Jan 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Jan 23, 2026 07:00 PM
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Poetry Night
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Join us for a night in community celebrating poetry!
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('griot', 'Culture', 'diversity')
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Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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