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Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Jul 09, 2025 12:00 PM
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Disability Rights
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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
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Jun 11, 2025 12:00 PM
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Breaking Down to Build Up
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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May 14, 2025 12:00 PM
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Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Apr 09, 2025 12:00 PM
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Addressing Student and Family Homelessness through Collaborative Partnerships
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM
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Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate
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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
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM
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Safe Spaces at Work: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Jan 08, 2025 12:00 PM
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Beyond the Ballot: Black/Diverse Voices in Local Leadership
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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.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Dec 11, 2024 11:30 AM
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Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester
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Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester, in partnership with Griot Arts and Barbershop Talks, invite the community to the next installment of the Equity Alliance Equity Series.
This in-person event, titled Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester, will take place on Wednesday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chateau Theatre. The program will feature a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement
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In this episode, we look at best practices to both understand the power of community
benefits agreements and how to begin strong campaigns to secure community
benefits agreements if the policy is fitting to the needs of the community.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways
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In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org
Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative
food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous
foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous
history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM
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Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time
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.At the Latino Economic Development
Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help
aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and
create generational wealth while doing it.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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Youth Engagement from the Youth Perspective
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Discover the fundamentals of
engaging with young people from the perspective of the Rochester Community
Initiative (RCI), a 100% youth-led nonprofit.
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('Housing', 'DMC', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Jul 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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How Organizations Can Commit to Accessibility
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We will explore how organizations can enhance their commitment to accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
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Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM
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Investing in Community: Equitable Planning and Design Strategies in the Twin Cities and Beyond
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As Rochester continues to grow, how can equitable design and planning strategies
be utilized to help communities realize the benefits of improvements that are
happening in their communities? This presentation will speak to anti-displacement
strategies being utilized in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, through the
Reconnect Rondo initiative; equitable engagement strategies in Rochester and El
Paso, and the way that culture and context can shape park design in Denton, TX. The
presentation is intended to start a conversation about how Rochester can learn from
these projects and other initiatives to achieve equitable and restorative development.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
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