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Nov 02, 2024 05:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
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Nov 02, 2024 02:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'governance')
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Nov 01, 2024 05:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'governance')
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Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM
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Financial Liberation Workshop
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Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance
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('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 29, 2024 02:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'civic engagement')
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Oct 26, 2024 01:00 PM
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Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery
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MN African American History
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('diversity',)
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Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'Asian')
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Oct 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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('diversity',)
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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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Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM
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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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('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Oct 04, 2024 07:00 PM
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ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night
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For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get
you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India!
Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity.
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('Culture', 'Diversity', 'community')
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Oct 04, 2024 05:30 PM
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2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala
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Celebrate IMAA’s 40th anniversary and support our mission. Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at our annual fundraising event.
Be a part of the inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all.
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('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC')
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Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM
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C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala
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Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
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('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement')
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Sep 26, 2024 05:00 PM
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The Power of Your Story
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A Mental Health Workshop for Youth
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('mental health', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'united way')
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Sep 21, 2024 03:00 PM
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NAACP: Break The Hate – Community Forum To Activate Change
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To further this effort, we are launching a community empowerment initiative symbolizing the triumph of love over
hatred and racism, with more details to be shared in the coming weeks.
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('diversity', 'NAACP')
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Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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(Spanish) Financial Literacy
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Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management.
Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital.
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('diversity', '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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Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM
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(Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy
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Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy.
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('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Sep 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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Latino Fest 2024
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Dance
Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two!
Food
Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat!
Culture
This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather
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('culture', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'community')
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Aug 31, 2024 05:00 PM
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Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs: Community Listening Session
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Please share within your networks!
This Listening Session for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs hosted locally by COPAL Rochester and ACHLA will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees.
Seats are limited, so the organizers are asking attendees to register to confirm their attendance.
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('Diversity',)
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