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
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
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
Virtual sessions on racism & the economy from Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Last Wednesday, Growth & Justice staff attended the first event of a new virtual series from the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis, Atlanta and Boston called “Racism and the Economy.” It was an excellent event and we encourage you to sign up and attend the programs to come. The purpose of the series is... Read More
Post-Labor Day: Business, Labor & Pandemic’s Impact Looming in the shadow of Labor Day is the continual loss of businesses in the midst of the pandemic, and conflicts with fair labor that have come fully into focus. In the Twin Cities alone, many local businesses have suffered, and several— many of which were staples of their neighborhoods & communities— have closed their doors indefinitely. Surly Brewi... Read More