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Dec 11, 2024 11:30 AM
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'community engagement')
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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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Nov 23, 2024 01:30 PM
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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'NAACP')
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Community Upstanding - Townhall One
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This week’s program effort is focused on Community Upstander Training and will feature Tom Thibodeau, Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership from Viterbo University. Thibodeau is the founder of the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, the first master’s degree of its kind in the nation, and a founding member of hospitality and fellowship resource. Thibodeau is a popular professor, talented public speaker, and an extremely active community member focused on ethical life, serving the common good, and addressing homelessness.
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Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM
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('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'governance')
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NAACP Rochester Branch Elections
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In accordance with the 2024 National NAACP Election Procedures, the election date was chosen
during the Rochester Branch’s August 16 General Membership Meeting. Since then, and with guidance
and oversight from the National NAACP, the Rochester Branch established the Branch Nominating
Committee in September and the Election Supervisory Committee in October.
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Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
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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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Nov 08, 2024 08:00 AM
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('rps', 'community engagement', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity')
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FREC 2024 Annual Overcoming Racism Conference
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Morning keynote speakers: Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs and Rev. Pamela Ngunjiri
Afternoon breakout workshops
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Nov 02, 2024 05:00 PM
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('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
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Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring
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Featured Entertainment and Performers:
• Patricia Lacy-Aiken
Renowned vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken, who is a seasoned vocalist with Grammy Award-winning Sounds of
Blackness, and who had a decade – long global tour with Luther Vandross as a backup singer.
• LaSonya Natividad and Madison Parish Ensemble
Rochester’s own LaSonya Natividad accompanied by the Madison Parish Ensemble will grace the stage,
captivating audience with unique blend of jazz, blues, and a sprinkle of R&B, reflecting deep musical roots and
diverse influences.
• Heart & Soul Drum Academy
The talented youth of the Heart & Soul Drum Academy will deliver an energetic performance of African Djembe
drumming and dance, led by founder Baba Jesse Buckner. Their captivating performance showcases the beauty
of culture and the power of the arts in empowering young people and community.
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Nov 02, 2024 02:00 PM
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('diversity', 'governance')
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Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions
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Join us for a film exploring the history of voting rights, followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the DFL and GOP. It's a great opportunity to learn and engage in important conversations about this vital topic. Don't miss it!
Journie is a nonpartisan organization committed to educating our communities about historical facts, youth development through lived experience, political agendas, resources, and the advancement of marginalized groups.
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Nov 01, 2024 05:00 PM
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('diversity', 'governance')
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Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions
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Join us for a film exploring the history of voting rights, followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the DFL and GOP. It's a great opportunity to learn and engage in important conversations about this vital topic. Don't miss it!
Journie is a nonpartisan organization committed to educating our communities about historical facts, youth development through lived experience, political agendas, resources, and the advancement of marginalized groups.
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Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM
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('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Financial Liberation Workshop
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Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance
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Oct 29, 2024 02:00 PM
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('diversity', 'civic engagement')
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Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Understanding the Boundaries and Building Resilient Communities
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Cohosts: Winona State, RCTC: This timely event will feature two key sessions aimed at exploring the balance between free
speech and hate speech, as well as the impacts of hate on marginalized communities. We will
be moderating the discussions.
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Oct 26, 2024 01:00 PM
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('diversity',)
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Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery
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MN African American History
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Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM
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('diversity', 'Asian')
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Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner
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We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans
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Oct 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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('diversity',)
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship')
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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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Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM
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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration
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The celebration will consist of:
The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners
Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners
An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible
An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA)
Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops
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