Diversity, Inclusion & Welcoming Events
Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
---|---|---|---|
Dec 11, 2024 11:30 AM | Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester | 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. | ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'community engagement') |
Nov 23, 2024 01:30 PM | Community Upstanding - Townhall One | 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. | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'NAACP') |
Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM | NAACP Rochester Branch Elections | 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. | ('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'governance') |
Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Power of Community Benefits Agreement | 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. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') |
Nov 08, 2024 08:00 AM | FREC 2024 Annual Overcoming Racism Conference | Morning keynote speakers: Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs and Rev. Pamela Ngunjiri Afternoon breakout workshops | ('rps', 'community engagement', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity') |
Nov 02, 2024 05:00 PM | Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring | 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. | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam') |
Nov 02, 2024 02:00 PM | Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions | 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. | ('diversity', 'governance') |
Nov 01, 2024 05:00 PM | Journie: Selma Movie Screening and Discussions | 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. | ('diversity', 'governance') |
Oct 30, 2024 05:30 PM | Financial Liberation Workshop | Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance | ('NAACP', 'education', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 29, 2024 02:00 PM | Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Understanding the Boundaries and Building Resilient Communities | 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. | ('diversity', 'civic engagement') |
Oct 26, 2024 01:00 PM | Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery | MN African American History | ('diversity',) |
Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM | Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner | We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans | ('diversity', 'Asian') |
Oct 14, 2024 12:00 PM | Indigenous Peoples Day | ('diversity',) | |
Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM | Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways | 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 | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'latino', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM | SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration | 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 | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset. | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
Oct 04, 2024 07:00 PM | ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night | 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. | ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'community') |
Oct 04, 2024 05:30 PM | 2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala | 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. | ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') |
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM | C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala | Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community. | ('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement') |
Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis. | ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |