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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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May 08, 2024 12:00 PM
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Working Toward Equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is an executive branch, non-cabinet
agency tasked with the responsibility of working for the implementation of economic,
social, legal, and political equality of Asian Pacific Minnesotans. The council serves
Minnesota’s Asian Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, engagement, and
cultivating strong partnerships.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'Asian', 'key', 'CMRC')
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Apr 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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Empowering Women in the Workplace
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Heather will provide a brief overview of the significant legislative milestones enacted
by the Minnesota Legislature since women's Suffrage. Additionally, she will delve into
Minnesota-specific data concerning women, shedding light on pertinent details
regarding recent legislation and its implications for women in the workforce.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
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Mar 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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Uncovering Rondo Community Land Trust and the Reparative Framework
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Delve into Rondo Community Land Trust’s “WHY” for
this important, transformative work.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
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Feb 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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How We Rise: Lessons from Rochester’s Black History
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What can Rochester's local Black history teach us about how to center equity and
racial justice today? What role does history play in how we understand and confront
current issues of equity? Andre Crockett Sr. and Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara explore
lessons from the new traveling exhibit Still We Rise: Rochester's Black Legacy. The
exhibit is a showcase of the key leaders and events that have shaped the local
community and its history.
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
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Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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Advancing Equity in the Built Environment
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1. An overview of the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center's adopted targeted business and workforce participation goals for 2024; 2. Equity in the Built Environment Program
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'CMRC')
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Nov 22, 2023 12:00 PM
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Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community
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Garfield Bowen
Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
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Oct 25, 2023 12:00 PM
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Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations
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Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations: the
Racial Equity Dividends Indices
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('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'data', 'CMRC')
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