All DEI Events
This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects.
Start Date | Tags | Title | Description |
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Nov 08, 2024 08:30 AM | ('community engagement', 'rps', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') | FREC 20204 Annual Overcoming Racism Conference | Morning keynote speakers: Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs and Rev. Pamela Ngunjiri Afternoon breakout workshops |
Nov 02, 2024 05:00 PM | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam') | Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet - Let Freedom Ring | Featured Entertainment and Performers: • Patricia Lacy-Aiken Renowned vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken, who is a seasoned vocalist with Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness, and who had a decade – long global tour with Luther Vandross as a backup singer. • LaSonya Natividad and Madison Parish Ensemble Rochester’s own LaSonya Natividad accompanied by the Madison Parish Ensemble will grace the stage, captivating audience with unique blend of jazz, blues, and a sprinkle of R&B, reflecting deep musical roots and diverse influences. • Heart & Soul Drum Academy The talented youth of the Heart & Soul Drum Academy will deliver an energetic performance of African Djembe drumming and dance, led by founder Baba Jesse Buckner. Their captivating performance showcases the beauty of culture and the power of the arts in empowering young people and community. |
Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM | ('diversity', 'Asian') | Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner | We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans |
Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') | Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways | In this episode we will delve into the transformative mission of the mnfoodrescue.org Equity Eats initiatives that are at the forefront of restoring and promoting regenerative food systems across Minnesota. We explore how the initiatives revive Indigenous foodways, grounded in food web design, while also honoring the rich Indigenous history in Minnesota and the First Nations' right to food sovereignty. By |
Oct 07, 2024 04:00 PM | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') | SBDC: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration | The celebration will consist of: The first networking event for Spanish speaking small business owners Resource tables/Spanish speaking representatives from organizations in town that provide resources for Spanish speaking small business owners An introduction to the organizations that made the event possible An introduction to the instructors and their affiliations (SBDC, ACHLA Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans) and the SBA) Certificates awarded to the small business owners who participated in our workshops |
Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset. |
Oct 04, 2024 07:00 PM | ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'community') | ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night | For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India! Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity. |
Oct 04, 2024 05:30 PM | ('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC') | 2024 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala | Celebrate IMAA’s 40th anniversary and support our mission. Become a Partner in Empowering, Advancing & Redefining Lives by joining us at our annual fundraising event. Be a part of the inspiring journey, where together, we create a future of empowerment, beauty, and value for all. |
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM | ('public safety', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'civic engagement') | C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala | Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community. |
Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM | ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1) | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis. |
Sep 26, 2024 05:00 PM | ('mental health', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'united way') | The Power of Your Story | A Mental Health Workshop for Youth |
Sep 21, 2024 03:00 PM | ('diversity', 'NAACP') | NAACP: Break The Hate – Community Forum To Activate Change | To further this effort, we are launching a community empowerment initiative symbolizing the triumph of love over hatred and racism, with more details to be shared in the coming weeks. |
Sep 21, 2024 10:00 AM | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | (Spanish) Financial Literacy | Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital. |
Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino') | Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time | .At the Latino Economic Development Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and create generational wealth while doing it. |
Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | (Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy | Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy. |