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Black History Month Programs with the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery (MAAHMG)
Films: The Role of the Arts and Artists in Social Justice Movements Black Lives Matter – The Making of the Mural in Minneapolis UN-HEARD Save The Boards to Memorialize The …
3 events,
Virtual Hiring Event
Virtual Hiring Event
Virtual Event All are welcome to attend the upcoming Virtual Hiring Event on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Guests join via Adobe Connect. Register online …
Fireside Reading Series: Yelena Bailey
Fireside Reading Series: Yelena Bailey
Cozy up in the comfort of your own home for a chat with Yelena Bailey, Ph.D. is a writer, researcher, and former professor of English and cultural studies. As part …
4 events,
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
When terrible things happen, like COVID-19 and racism, our peace has been stolen from us. Intro to STAR teaches basic vocabulary and concepts to be trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and restorative justice-focused …
Intro to Restorative Justice
Intro to Restorative Justice
Ruptured relationships create psychological trauma, conflict, and violence. Restorative Justice allows for truth-telling and repairing harm for healed, just, equitable relationships setting the stage for the possibility of reconciliation. Creating …
MSR Forefront: The Case For Reparations
MSR Forefront: The Case For Reparations
The MSR’s digital roundtable series Forefront kicks off Black History Month with a timely conversation about reparations for African Americans, in light of the St. Paul City Council’s newly proposed …
2 events,
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience – Lite
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience – Lite
STAR-Lite is a single-day research and practice-supported training integrating neuropsychology, trauma healing and resilience, restorative justice, nonviolent conflict transformation, and broadly defined spirituality. The goal of the training is to …
2 events,
“Countdown: Reflections on a Life in Dance” and “Gravity of Center: The Movie”
“Countdown: Reflections on a Life in Dance” and “Gravity of Center: The Movie”
FILM SERIES Countdown: Reflections on a Life In Dance and Gravity of Center – The Movie Sat, Feb 6, 6:30 pm CST; Streaming Online, Available On Demand through Tue, Feb …
2 events,
“Listen! Please!” Documentary Premiere
“Listen! Please!” Documentary Premiere
To mark the start of Black History Month, local music legend J.D. Steele will premiere a new documentary, “Listen! Please!,” that he executive produced, along with Penny Winton and Karl …
3 events,
Health Care Fraud: Preventing Medicare Fraud and Avoiding Scams
Health Care Fraud: Preventing Medicare Fraud and Avoiding Scams
Learn to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if you suspect fraud. We discuss the top scams currently being directed towards older adults and how to avoid them.
In Concert: University Organist Dean Billmeyer
In Concert: University Organist Dean Billmeyer
University of Minnesota Organist Dean Billmeyer continues to showcase Northrop's restored pipe organ in a variety of works that illustrate the instrument’s palette. The program will include music of Bach …
2 events,
Fireside Reading Series: Carolyn Holbrook
Fireside Reading Series: Carolyn Holbrook
Tune in for this chat with renowned author Carolyn Holbrook, who will read from her book “Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify: Essays.” The Fireside Reading Series is …
4 events,
Reckoning with Racial Justice
Reckoning with Racial Justice
The Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights will once again celebrate Black History Month with a series of events, in partnership with the Minneapolis Black Employee Network (a City of Minneapolis …
Senior LinkAge Line®—Who We Are and What We Do (60 minutes)
Senior LinkAge Line®—Who We Are and What We Do (60 minutes)
You have questions about housing, services that help you live safely in your home, financial supports and more. We’ll answer your questions and help you know about valuable resources and …
The Rural/Urban Divide
The Rural/Urban Divide
Featuring Elissa Hansen, President & CEO, Northspan; Peter Lindstrom, Metropolitan Council Member, District 10; Shannon Smith Jones, Executive Director, Hope Community Thu, Feb 11, 3:30 pm CST Zoom webinar. FREE …
3 events,
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Ruptured relationships create psychological trauma, conflict, and violence. Restorative Justice allows for truth-telling and repairing harm for healed, just, equitable relationships setting the stage for the possibility of reconciliation. Creating …
Bee Love and the Co-Benefits of Solar: Valentine’s book reading
Bee Love and the Co-Benefits of Solar: Valentine’s book reading
Join Justice Alan Page and his daughter, Kamie Page, for a special reading of their fourth book, “Bee Love (Can Be Hard).” This event marks the perfect occasion to celebrate …
2 events,
Minnesota’s Black Community Project Presents: The African American Community and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Minnesota’s Black Community Project Presents: The African American Community and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Featured panelists Minnesota Association of Black Physicians, Nathan Chomilo, M.D., Zeke McKinney, M.D., and Charles E. Crutchfield, III M.D., will provide the African American community with specific info and insight …
3 events,
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
When terrible things happen, like COVID-19 and racism, our peace has been stolen from us. Intro to STAR teaches basic vocabulary and concepts to be trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and restorative justice-focused …
Northrop Presents Let’s Say Grace and Talk About It
Northrop Presents Let’s Say Grace and Talk About It
An online community conversation with Ronald K. Brown and special guests that will explore both the aesthetic forms of Grace as a way of artistic expression and the human forms …
2 events,
Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Medicare can be complicated. We’ll help demystify it and help you select the plan that works best for you. Learn about programs that could help you lessen your costs. You’ll …
7 events,
40 Days for Life Twin Cities Lent 2021
40 Days for Life is an international prayer initiative for the end of abortion and for alternatives to it. With over 1 million participants, 63 countries (including 12 on African …
5-day Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience Begins
5-day Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience Begins
Because of the health risks of COVID-19, this STAR Training will be offered online Feb 17, 19, 24, 26, and 27, 2021. The 38-hour Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience …
Virtual Hiring Event
Virtual Hiring Event
Virtual Event Everyone is welcome to attend this virtual hiring event which features jobs in a variety of professions. This online event is free to all community members, workforce professionals, …
Screening of “Grace” followed by Q&A with Ronald K. Brown
Screening of “Grace” followed by Q&A with Ronald K. Brown
See a recording of EVIDENCE's live performance of Ronald K. Brown’s famous, spiritually-charged masterpiece. Stay in the theater after the screening for a Q&A session with Brown. Not rated by …
TESTIFY: The Past is Present
TESTIFY: The Past is Present
Join Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page for a dialogue about items from the “TESTIFY Exhibit,” which debuted at Minneapolis Central Library’s Cargill Gallery in 2018. The program will revisit …
Coming to The Table: Racial Healing Talking Circle
Coming to The Table: Racial Healing Talking Circle
At Coming to the Table (CTTT), descendants of those who were enslaved, descendants of slave owners, Indigenous community members, and all those interested in engaging in safe constructive dialogue, are …
8 events,
Northrop Presents Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE– 35th anniversary season
Mixed repertory including: Grace Mercy Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE’s body of work blends contemporary, African, Caribbean, and social dance forms to express spirituality, African-American and diaspora culture …
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Ruptured relationships create psychological trauma, conflict, and violence. Restorative Justice allows for truth-telling and repairing harm for healed, just, equitable relationships setting the stage for the possibility of reconciliation. Creating …
History Makers at Home
History Makers at Home
In celebration of Black History Month, the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights is honoring several community leaders as part of the History Makers at Home program – a profile series …
The Black Liberation Movement
The Black Liberation Movement
This free event features distinguished University of St. Thomas professor Dr. Yohuru Williams and a panel of Black history-keepers as they chart the evolution of Black protest in Minnesota and …
MSR Forefront: Homecoming – Life After Incarceration
MSR Forefront: Homecoming – Life After Incarceration
Join MSR Forefront for a roundtable discussion about the challenges, resources, and latest legislation surrounding reentry. Featured guests include: Kevin Reese, director of Criminal Justice, Voice for Racial Justice Elizer …
Zealous Hellions: Nataki Garrett
Zealous Hellions: Nataki Garrett
ZEALOUS HELLIONS, continues February 18 at 7 pm for a discussion on state of the American theater, race and the American theater, the future of the American theater, and the …
6 events,
Coming to the Table: Racial Healing Learning Session
Coming to the Table: Racial Healing Learning Session
At Coming to the Table (CTTT), descendants of those who were enslaved, descendants of slave owners, Indigenous community members, and all those interested in engaging in safe constructive dialogue, are …
A Conversation with Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Co-founders
A Conversation with Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Co-founders
This free event features distinguished University of St. Thomas professor Dr. Yohuru Williams and a panel of Black history-keepers as they chart the evolution of Black protest in Minnesota and …
TCFF Free Virtual Screening of documentary “Black Boys”
TCFF Free Virtual Screening of documentary “Black Boys”
Please join the Twin Cities Film Fest for a Free Virtual Event this Saturday, February 20, 2021. View the free ncore screening of “Black Boys” a documentary, directed by Sonia …
4 events,
Livestream: Robert Robinson Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. & Black History Month
Livestream: Robert Robinson Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. & Black History Month
Robert Robinson raises his voice to perform music that exemplifies the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. From the gospel sounds of Rev. James Cleveland and …
7 events,
Global summit on Agriculture & Organic Farming
AGRICULTURE ASIA PACIFIC 2021 takes the privilege to invite speakers, participants, students, delegates and exhibitors from across the globe to its premier Global summit on Agriculture & Organic farming, to …
NRRC’s February Board Meeting
NRRC’s February Board Meeting
At tonight's meeting, we will receive an update on the Upper Harbor Terminal development from Hilary Holmes, Senior Project Coordinator at the City of Minneapolis, along with an update on …
Applications Now Available – Northside Artspace Lofts
Applications Now Available – Northside Artspace Lofts
Artspace Projects Inc os a non-profit organization and has a new project being developed on the Northside of Minneapolis. This project is projected to be completed at the end of …
Coming to the Table: Racial Healing Learning Session
Coming to the Table: Racial Healing Learning Session
Coming to the Table in Minneapolis: Racial Healing Learning Session *Due to concerns around COVID-19, this event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to participants …
10 events,
Second Chance Day on the Hill 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we'll be gathering virtually this year. Join us for the virtual rally from 12 pm-1 pm on February 23. Then, join us for virtual visits with your legislators either February 23 or 24.
Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Medicare can be complicated. We’ll help demystify it and help you select the plan that works best for you. Learn about programs that could help you lessen your costs. You’ll …
The Intersection of Climate and Equity
The Intersection of Climate and Equity
Our Climate Re:Action series kicks off on Feb. 23 with a virtual gathering where you’ll hear from emerging climate justice leaders who are doing exciting work right here in Minneapolis. …
Black Voters Matter! A Virtual Town Hall with LaTosha Brown
Black Voters Matter! A Virtual Town Hall with LaTosha Brown
Join Metropolitan State University for a Virtual Town Hall with LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund and the Black Voters Matter (BVM) Capacity Building Institute. An in-demand …
How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote & Insisted on Equality for All, with Martha Jones
How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote & Insisted on Equality for All, with Martha Jones
This Minnesota Historical Society history forum, acclaimed historian Dr. Martha S. Jones will offer a new history of African American women's political lives in America. In this lecture, she’ll recounts …
‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ Film Screening – MN Peacebuilding Film Series
‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ Film Screening – MN Peacebuilding Film Series
*Due to concerns around COVID-19, Peacebuilding films will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to participants shortly before the film starts. Inspiring and Instigating Timely Nonviolent …
6 events,
Black History Commemoration
Black History Commemoration
We invite the community to a virtual Black History Commemoration event on Wednesday, February 24, at noon. This event will feature a live Zoom discussion with Sheyann Webb-Christburg, whom Dr. …
‘This Free North’ Documentary Panel Discussion
‘This Free North’ Documentary Panel Discussion
Stream the Emmy-winning documentary "This Free North" at your convenience all month long, hosted by the University of Minnesota's Multicultural Student Engagement department. This brief film showcases Black history at …
9 events,
Virtual Leadership Conference, Leadership Any Means Necessary
With the theme of exploring collectivism, innovation, and activation, this three-day conference by the African American Leadership Forum (AALF) will gather current community leaders, changemakers, and innovators to engage participants …
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
Intro to Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience
When terrible things happen, like COVID-19 and racism, our peace has been stolen from us. Intro to STAR teaches basic vocabulary and concepts to be trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and restorative justice-focused …
Grateful and Rooted
Grateful and Rooted
This is the last of a trio of Black History Month events sponsored in partnership with the Minneapolis Black Employee Network (a City of Minneapolis employee resource group) and the …
Intro to Restorative Justice
Intro to Restorative Justice
Ruptured relationships create psychological trauma, conflict, and violence. Restorative Justice allows for truth-telling and repairing harm for healed, just, equitable relationships setting the stage for the possibility of reconciliation. Creating …
Race, Riot, and Law Enforcement
Race, Riot, and Law Enforcement
Join Metropolitan State University students, faculty, staff, and community in a virtual panel discussion to explore how race factors in the relationship between riots and law enforcement—past and present—using the …
BLACKOUT History Month!
BLACKOUT History Month!
BLACKOUT, the first all-black improv group in Minnesota, is celebrating Black History Month with a virtual show featuring the group’s trademark mix of comedy, social justice and arts access. Since …
8 events,
FREE COVID Saliva Testing – Walk-in – Onsite Registration
FREE COVID Saliva Testing – Walk-in – Onsite Registration
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health, is holding a FREE, COVID Saliva Testing that is open to the community. No appointment needed. Onsite registration. Do …
Free Food Giveaway
Free Food Giveaway
Sumner Library’s next-door neighbor, Wayman A.M.E. Church, is hosting a large food giveaway event on Saturday, February 27, 2021. There are 2000 thirty-pound boxes of food to give away! Each …
Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement
Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement
Join a conversation with Save the Boards founder Kenda Zellner-Smith and Memorialize the Movement founder Leesa Kelly who have partnered with MAAHMG to collect, preserve and archive the plywood art …
Robert Robinson Celebrates Black History Month
Robert Robinson Celebrates Black History Month
Celebrate Black history and excellence with the glorious sounds of “MN’s Master Male Vocalist” Robert Robinson There are two ways to experience this show! You can enjoy the show indoors …