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Growth & Justice, the 20-year-old Twin Cities think tank advocating for racial equity, is merging into the larger Center for Economic Inclusion. https://t.co/Pr761d1qGX
Big news! A new strategic alliance will transfer Growth & Justice's assets & resources to @EconInclusion to support their work advancing racial + economic justice. Thank you for 20 years of support! We're excited to magnify the Center's work. Learn more: https://t.co/X2EVgVUV0Q
EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR REGION: Today, the Center and @GrowthandJust announced a new strategic alliance that will transfer the resources and assets of Growth & Justice to the Center to magnify our work to advance racial and economic justice. Learn more: https://t.co/rOPEzpiLJo
HJA member @GrowthandJust is dedicated to research and advocacy and develops innovative public policy proposals based on independent research and civic engagement. Their expertise in policy and advocacy makes them a great resource in the HJA group.
@GrowthandJust's President Jane Leonard now in conversation with our President & CEO @TawannaABlack about the Center -- our history, mission & impact -- and what the data shows that pertains to shared opportunity when we close racial wealth gaps and build an inclusive economy.
🎯Today is the day! Our 20th anniversary gathering, "Building Shared Prosperity in Minnesota," is today from 1-4 p.m. CT. There's still time to register— go to to the link below!
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@GrowthandJust has made such an impact on our economy and our state it’s hard to sum it up ~ so let’s celebrate and imagine the future together! Join the celebration on Monday and toast @JaneTwinMn as she celebrates and we honor an amazing #CommunityDevelopment career!
Join us at @GrowthandJust's virtual 20th Anniversary Celebration honoring its impact to advance public policy to ensure the economy is prosperous and fair for all! Special guests include our CEO @TawannaABlack.
Register: https://t.co/dFn57FaY7L
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🎉Join us April 11 for our 20th anniversary— we’ll reflect on the Equity Blueprint, hear from panelists on improving their communities, + discuss becoming a multicultural, anti-racist state where growth & justice abide for all. Learn more & register at https://t.co/ZrvSBbnswn
Join us April 11 to celebrate 20 years of Growth & Justice! Hear from an array of panelists and past G & J leaders + help us reflect & discuss the path forward. Event is free & virtual! Find more info & registration details here ➡️ https://t.co/yU59ui03zi
🔽New tweet thread for more Minnesota Equity Map stories! Below will be stories about economic development equity work. Check them out on the map at https://t.co/RuJnA86n6a and stay tuned for more!
Cook County Higher Education (Grand Marais, MN) addresses issues caused by a lack of nearby higher ed opportunities. They offer college prep + help locals earn diplomas/degrees. CCHE has helped support distance learning, offering computers, printers, + study spaces for students.
Uniting Cultures/Uniendo Culturas (Saint James, MN) aims to help marginalized community members feel welcome. They’ve organized many programs/projects, like Culture through Cuisine, Multicultural Fiestas, the “Your Story, My Story, Our Story” book & more. Read more on the map!
Happy September🍃 In this thread we will be posting summaries of stories from our MN Equity Map showcasing the different equity work of organizations across the state! First up is Lazos in Morris, MN. You can read the full stories on the map here: https://t.co/RuJnA86n6a
Staples Welcoming Communities Advocacy Group (Staples, MN), in partnership w/ @Region5MN, works to make Staples more inclusive. Examples include increasing access to books by BIPOC authors in schools + implicit bias training for local businesses. Read their full story on the map!
A new podcast episode is LIVE! Listen as Katie Retka, Adrienne Benjamin, and Erica Bjelland share details about the beautiful Wayfinding Project created by the Welcoming Advocacy Group in Little Falls.
Listen here: 👇👇👇
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