[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] September 2021

[#mnrising Dispatch] September 2021 This month’s Solstice and the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival call our attention to earth’s seasonal transitions, reminding us that even as we acknowledge that the bright long days of summer have passed and anticipate the cold dark period leading us toward year's end in the northern hemisphere, our job as always is to be here now. In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, see the YWCA Minneapolis' list of Hispanic and Latino/a/x/e Businesses and Organizations to Support and the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs' (MCLA) efforts to highlight Latino Minnesotan leaders, stories, and issues. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latina 2021! Springboard for the Arts Opening Celebration You're invited to celebrate the opening of Springboard for the Arts' new space in St. Paul! Join in to experience public art installations, the community hall, outdoor green space and rain garden, and artist-led activities! This opening celebration will have two components – tune in on Friday, October 1, 3-4pm Central, for a virtual celebration, or join in person at 262 University Avenue West in St. Paul for a celebration on Saturday, October 2, 1-5pm. [Learn more.] Apply now: Pro bono Research for Organizations Serving Culturally Specific Communities Wilder Research is inviting applications from culturally specific organizations to provide pro bono research and evaluation. This work will support culturally specific organizations’ needs by providing useful, actionable research and evaluation services at no cost. Does your organization need research and evaluation assistance to inform your work? Apply by October 15, 2021. [Apply online.] Virtual Board Recruitment Fair Calling All Black, Indigenous, & People of Color! Add your perspectives and talents to strengthen nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. Come meet over 100 organizations with board of director openings face-to-face. Board Repair will provide the virtual platform, the organizations, and info to help you prepare – all you need to do is chat with orgs that pique your interest to see if you both want to pursue a relationship. [Read more.] It's Time to Talk: Forums on Race Join YWCA Minneapolis at the 19th Annual It's Time to Talk: Forums on Race to hear from writer, speaker and internet yeller Ijeoma Oluo (Eee-joh-mah Oh-lou-oh). She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “So You Want to Talk About Race,” and most recently, “Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America.” She was named to the 2021 TIME 100 Next list and has twice been named to the Root 100. This year's virtual event takes place on Thursday, October 28. [Register online.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Mid-Autumn Mini Film Festival The SEAD Project Friday, October 1 7:00pm - 9:00pm  Northrup King Building People's Movement Assembly – Reimagining Public Safety as Asian Americans Asian Minnesotan Alliance for Justice Saturday, October 2 12:00pm - 4:00pm Regional Economic Conditions: Frontline Workers' Perspectives Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Thursday, October 7 9:00am - 9:30am CEO Chat: Tonya Allen MN Council on Foundations Thursday, October 7 10:00am - 11:00am St. Cloud – Write on Race Minnesota Humanities Center Thursday, October 7 5:30pm - 7:30pm Cultural Education Forum: The Art and Traditions of Días de Muertos Saturday, October 9 9:30am - 11:30am Spotlight Series: The Military and the Role of Citizen Soldier Thursday, October 14 3:30pm - 5:00pm Online & Northrop Conversations on Aging Well AARP + Pollen Tuesday, October 19 11:30am StPL Wellness Market Tuesday, October 19 12:00pm - 6:00pm Treasure Island Center Learning from Place: Días de Muertos on Lake Street Saturday, October 23 9:00am - 12:00pm The Strength and Curse of Community Organizing Humphrey School of Public Affairs Wednesday, October 27 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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