The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation named five 2025 Facing Race Award honorees—Alexs Pate, Nate Smith, Kathy Sublett, Sai Thao, and Patricia Torres Ray—recognizing statewide leadership that challenges harmful narratives on race and builds inclusive solutions. Livestream Oct 16; details inside.
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Defending Diversity: Attorney General Ellison Stands Firm on DEIA in the Workplace
The coalition of 16 attorneys general, led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, has issued guidance reaffirming the legality and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives in workplaces across the country, despite concerns from businesses following a Trump Administration Executive Order.
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Public ‘watch list’ targets Black federal workers
A right-wing nonprofit has published the names and photos of over 50 federal employees, many Black, who support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, raising concerns about the potential for harassment, violence, and job loss.
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Target boycott set to begin with Black History Month
A coalition of concerned multiracial citizens protested outside Target headquarters in response to the company’s recent abandonment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including its commitment to support Black entrepreneurs.
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The Evolving Landscape of DEI in Corporate America and Its Impact on Recruitment
Several major companies, including Target and McDonald’s, have announced rollbacks on their DEI initiatives, sparking a debate about the future of DEI in corporate America and its implications for recruitment and workplace culture.
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Minneapolis 2024: the mayor’s progressive agenda
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s $1.8 billion 2024 budget includes investments in affordable housing, homelessness, economic development and inclusion…
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Attacking racism from the inside out
Children’s Minnesota attacking racism from the inside out.
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James Burroughs named Children’s Minnesota’s first-ever chief inclusion officer
Minnesota’s outgoing chief inclusion officer James C. Burroughs will be ringing in the New Year at Children’s Minnesota.
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Earvin Johnson shares his business magic
Urges more investment in Urban America Second of a three-part story Earvin Johnson “worked” the Minneapolis Convention Center’s large hall April 11 as the keynote speaker for the Power the Future conference’s opening general session. The three-day event honoring the 30th anniversary of the Forum on Workplace Inclusion focused on what’s needed to advance efforts […]