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ENEWS: Racial Economic Gap, Rural Climate Dialogues, and Manufacturing Woes
The Minnesota Solution to close the $287 billion racial economic gap One of our partners in the Minnesota Equity Blueprint work, Dr. Bruce Corrie, co-founder of OneMN.org, testified recently at the Minnesota House Select Committee on Racial Justice, presenting The Minnesota Solution, a set of policy recommendations to address the racial economic gaps of the ALANA (African Latino Asian and Native American) comm... Read More
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ENEWS: Reflections on Veterans Day & Public Policy ActivismÂ
Reflections on Veterans Day & Public Policy Activism In lieu of regular e-news this week, I share some reflections on two related events: Veterans Day and our upcoming MN Equity Blueprint Blast-Off sessions to prioritize a legislative policy agenda for the 2021-22 session (Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, both noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom). These events are related in my heart and mind because of my Dad, Rod Leonard, a Korean War veteran ... Read More
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ENEWS: THANK YOU, GROWTH & JUSTICE SUPPORTERS!
THANK YOU, GROWTH & JUSTICE SUPPORTERS! We send you a special enews, one reminding us all that despite the election upheavals this week (and more so because of them…), the work of G & J continues. We keep on keeping on, propelling and communicating regional, racial, and environmental equity — with inclusive, sustainable growth and social justice as our guiding principles. We seek your ... Read More
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ENEWS: A Smorgasbord: Thanks Pre-Election, Legislative Agenda-Setting, and More
Thank you for attending the Recipes for Success series! For the last 3 months, Growth & Justice has hosted Minnesota Equity Blueprint Breakfasts - Recipes for Success every other Wednesday, and through them we have had the privilege to hear from policy & community experts and have discussions with you, our community. Though we miss seeing and speaking with you face-to-face, we feel grateful to have convened virtually to ... Read More
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ENEWS: Democracy & Civic Engagement
A historical perspective on the upcoming election As we approach November 3rd, it’s intriguing to compare today’s political environment to the attitudes and energy surrounding an election in an era of similar great political tension and racial justice movements. Here’s a look at the election of 1860, just before the Civil War began. This story from HISTORY.com and a video talk from presidential historian Richard Nor... Read More
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