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This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

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Jun 22, 2023 07:00 PM Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story In collaboration with MN Humanities Center, and on behalf of Mayo Clinic Rochester African Descendants MERG, Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we invite you to this special performance. ('Diversity',)
Jun 22, 2023 04:40 PM A Raisin in the Sun This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago. ('art', 'Diversity')
Jun 22, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC June 2023 Meeting Potential Topics: Black African American Projects, MN State Grant ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc')
Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch Join us and the community for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators. Juneteenth is very important to the African American community, and a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865. ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'accountability')
Jun 15, 2023 07:00 PM A Raisin in the Sun This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago. ('art', 'Diversity')
Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM IMAA 2023: Walk around the World A community wide event to celebrate the Diverse Cultures in Rochester ('Culture', 'diversity')
Jun 09, 2023 07:00 PM Rochester Repertory Theatre: A Raisin in The Sun This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago. ('art', 'Diversity')
Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam')
Jun 07, 2023 05:30 PM Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: 2023 Legislative Session Debrief Join CMAH for an informational session reviewing the policy objectives and results of the 2023 legislative session. This event will review wins and losses of the African Heritage Community during the 2023 legislative session and allow community members to provide feedback on preliminary goals and foci for the 2024 legislative session. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded community members who are invested in political advocacy efforts on behalf of the African Heritage community. ('CMAH', 'Diversity', 'governance')
May 31, 2023 10:45 AM 2013 DMC Real Estate Summit Topics Include: Rochester Opportunities; Future of Mayo Clinic; DMC Updates; Pitch Opportunities ('Housing', 'DMC', 'Diversity', 'openbeam')
May 27, 2023 01:00 PM May RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Previledge Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences. ('Diversity',)
May 23, 2023 09:25 AM C2DREAM 2nd Annual Conference in Rochester, MN An event for C2DREAM faculty and staff, community members, researchers from around the state, and center-wide networks. More details to follow! ('Health', 'Diversity')
May 20, 2023 12:00 PM Rochester PRIDE ('Diversity',)
May 20, 2023 10:30 AM Mi Dinero Flow by The Intermix Project Financial Literacy Series facilitated by Jose Torres with Associated Bank: Budgeting, Credit Score, Retirement & Investment ('Diversity', 'Financial Stress')
May 19, 2023 10:00 PM May Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) Welcome to our second Co-Design Meeting. In this meeting, we will 1) offer updates on trainings, including the recently concluded first cohort of co-design facilitators, 2) share up and coming co- design trainings and events, 3) hear from co-design facilitator graduates, and 4) review and discuss a recently completed co-design project. ('diversity', 'DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam')
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Upcoming Events
June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM — Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester Repertory Theatre: A Raisin in The Sun Jun 09, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
Let's Walk Minnesota Jun 10, 2023 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Rochester Clinic, 3070 Wellner Dr. NE, Rochester, MN 55906
IMAA 2023: Walk around the World Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM — RCTC Regional Sports Center
June 14, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jun 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Rochester Area Foundation Community Room or Zoom 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester MN 55901
Wellness on Wednesday Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
United Way: A Celebration of Leaders and Culture Jun 15, 2023 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM — Aune Hall, Olmsted County Fairgrounds 1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
A Raisin in the Sun Jun 15, 2023 - Jun 17, 2023
Kiwanis Clubs Flea Market Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 17, 2023 — Olmsted County Fairgrounds
MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! Jun 16, 2023 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — The Chateau, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Rochester, MN
Wellness on Wednesday Jun 21, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
CMRC June 2023 Meeting Jun 22, 2023 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM — Teams Meeting
A Raisin in the Sun Jun 22, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023
Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story Jun 22, 2023 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, MN
Wellness on Wednesday Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
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