Key DEI Events
This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects.
Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
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Feb 16, 2024 10:00 PM | Feb 2024 Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) | We will be 1) offering updates on co-design projects and training, 2) sharing guidance and tools for co-design project preparation (what questions to ask, how much will it cost, how long will it take, etc), and 3) discuss future co-design opportunities, barriers, and ways we might be able to support them/you. | ('DMC', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'co-design') |
Feb 16, 2024 10:00 AM | AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II | Join us for our 2nd Blue LineExtension Summit. We will explore and discuss the opportunities for business and cultural developments along the Blue Line, in order to meet the needs of our growing communities. | ('transportation', 'transit', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Feb 14, 2024 12:00 PM | How We Rise: Lessons from Rochester’s Black History | 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. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') |
Feb 14, 2024 10:00 AM | Feb 14, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) | Senior Housing Presentation: Harvestview West Townhome Development; Housing Preservation Presentation: Residents of Old Town Hall Purchase & Plans | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key', 'housing') |
Feb 13, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS Feb 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | School Counseling and Family Engagement, with a presentation from Alex Higano, Lead School Counselor, and perspectives from RPS school counselors. | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
Feb 12, 2024 08:00 AM | Rochester's Black Legacy: A Traveling Exhibit - Still We Rise | Nationwide, Black History Month will be celebrated in February 2024. This presents a rich opportunity for the Rochester community to honor its local and regional Black history and to celebrate the vibrant and dynamic community that makes up Rochester today. | ('NAACP', 'Diversity') |
Feb 10, 2024 11:00 AM | Black History Month - Renaissance of Black Arts in Rochester | ('diversity', 'education', 'NAACP') | |
Feb 10, 2024 10:00 AM | Introducing You to You | A Free Self Discovery Workshop | ('mental health', 'Diversity', 'MN Compass', 'Health', 'CMRC') |
Feb 03, 2024 11:00 AM | From "Waste to Wealth" to "African Nouveau" | NAACP 2024 Black History Speaker Series | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'community') |
Feb 01, 2024 09:30 AM | Feb 1, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting | Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit | ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Jan 31, 2024 04:30 PM | Ready to Lead 2024 Winter Cohort | Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings, what to expect and how to contribute in a meaningful way, and the roles and responsibilities of board/committee volunteers. You’ll graduate feeling confident with your new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends. | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'leadership', 'YMCA', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Civic Equity') |
Jan 25, 2024 06:00 PM | Financial Wellbeing: Strategies for building black wealth | The Black Wealth Community Education Series is a free, virtual, and live resource for all while centering Black people and Black experiences. This series will cover topics such as economic justice, housing, health and healing, and more! This is a Black-centered space where the Open Road Fund prioritizes uplifting Black voices and safety. | ('Diversity',) |
Jan 19, 2024 05:30 PM | 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission: Kick-Off | We have two REMARKABLE guests plus a GREAT evening planned that will both bless and INSPIRE YOU. George Thompson back in the day was not allowed to attend High School with white students. Today George is one of Rochester's most respected citizens. To know George is to love the man...He is an INSPIRATION. Israel Rocha has an equally inspiring story. Within the past two years Israel went from a life long drug addict who was homeless to DRY, marrying his girl friend, uniting their family and 7 year old son PLUS gaining sobriety. His presence exudes valuing people of all kinds. The Rocha's now have an apartment and bless others. Other guests will lift your spirit as we talk about what will happen this year in 2024 Year of RESPECT. | ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement') |
Jan 19, 2024 11:00 AM | CMRC Interlock Meeting with RAEDI and SBDC/Rochester | Introduce CMRC Purpose, Explore business case for CMRC and future collaboration potentials, | ('CMRC', 'key') |
Jan 17, 2024 03:30 PM | City Council Study Session: Future Transformation in the city | Potential for transformation throughout the city will be the topic of a two-part Rochester City Council discussion starting Wednesday. With Mayo Clinic planning a $5 billion investment with its “Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester” initiative, city staff will be asking the council for direction amid continuing change in the city. | ('key', 'governance') |