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New Report Offers Vision for Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis has entered a new chapter that presents opportunities for a major renaissance. A new report, Downtown Next, aims to fuel community engagement and action.
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Millennials in particular are really about seeing an issue and getting involved and making an impact.- Sara Lueben
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Learning Collaborative - Downtown Next
Check out this video to learn more about what’s happening now with downtown Minneapolis, plans that are already underway, and new ideas for rethinking downtown as a place that works for everyone.
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Fourth Generation Awards $76,000 in Climate Justice Grants
Fourth Generation wrapped up its 10th grantmaking cycle by awarding $76,000 in grants to eight local organizations.
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Andrea Jenkins
Chanda and Andrea Jenkins, a politician, community leader, artist, and activist, talk about why representation matters and the struggles of navigating systems that were built on racism.
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Rev. Curtiss DeYoung
Chanda and Curtiss DeYoung, the CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches, discuss philanthropy’s role in conquering hate and how getting to the roots of injustice is essential for reconciliation.
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Christian Picciolini and Keith Ellison
Chanda, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and former neo-Nazi Christian Picciolini sat down to talk about the rise of hate and how we can best prevent extremism.
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Josie Johnson
Chanda and civil rights activist Josie Johnson talked about Josie’s legacy of activism and why understanding our history is necessary to move justice and equality forward.
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Anil Hurkadli
A Learning and Strategy Officer at the Thrivent Foundation, Anil talk about his role in philanthropy and how he navigates the field as a person of color.
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Patrick Troska
The foundation leader talks about the shifting landscape of philanthropy and the internal work it takes to show up well in community.
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Acooa Eliis
A senior leader at Greater Twin Cities United Way, Acooa talks about the pressures she faces as an African American woman and her hopes for the future of philanthropy.
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Abundant Cities brings together innovators working in Minneapolis and around the country to define new visions for urban areas. Join a cohort of changemakers who will help the best new ideas become reality here in Minneapolis.
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