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St. Paul – African American History Tour in South Minneapolis
Join us on a captivating journey through Minneapolis’s South quadrant, making visible the aspirations of African Americans in Minnesota and historical narratives often overlooked in traditional education. Perfect for educators seeking to enrich their curriculum and empower students with diverse perspectives, this tour promises to be a transformative educational experience!… Read More
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Minneapolis – Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story
Minnesota Humanities Center and Northrop are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to the Twin Cities in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and local organizations. In 2021, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following, on February 3rd, 2023, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota. Read More
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Black Joy
Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to host, "Feeding Our Souls, the Essence of Cultural Joy," food series. Join us at the Minnesota Humanities Center, where beloved local chefs and cooks will showcase dishes that speak about their cultural backgrounds. Read More
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St. Paul & Online – Minnesota Writers Series: Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
Join us for the February 2024 edition of the Minnesota Writers Series as we welcome multidisciplinary artist, Maya Washington, who will discuss her film and memoir, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar.” Read More
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Birmingham, AL – There IS a Balm in Gilead: Healing from the Events of 1963 National Conference
This year, 2023, the City of Birmingham commemorates sixty years since the Birmingham campaign for civil and human rights. As a part of the commemorative events, The Historic Bethel Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, is pleased to announce its conference on individual and community healing. The conference theme is “There IS A Balm in Gilead: Healing From The Events of 1963.” The conference will take place September 12-14, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. Read More
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St. Paul – Learning from Place: Slow Roll’n Rondo, led by Cultural Wellness Center
Join members of our diverse, multi-generational, and intersectional Rondo Community as we explore the opportunities and possibilities of an African American Cultural Enterprise District connected by a land bridge. Read More
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Minneapolis – Juneteenth Brunch: It Starts With Me with Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO The King Center
It Starts With Me Cultivating A Beloved Community Mindset To Transform Unjust Systems brings a fresh perspective to the questions, "Where do we go from here?" and "How do we overcome economic inequities and injustices in our world house?" Read More
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Minneapolis and Online – Westminster Town Hall Forum: Arc Toward Justice 2023
Join renowned philosopher and social critic Dr. Cornel West and social impact strategist and professional disruptor Ifeoma Ike in Minneapolis in a collaborative event with our partners Westminster Town Hall Forum and Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. Minnesota Public Radio Host Angela Davis will serve as our moderator for the “ARC Toward Justice” event. Read More
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Rochester – Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story
Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story written by Rose McGee is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Read More
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St. Cloud – Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story
Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story written by Rose McGee is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Read More