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$3.4 Million Awarded in Racial and Economic Justice Grants

Grants will go to 81 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities. This was a competitive process, with applications reviewed by a committee of Foundation staff and community members.

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Tameka Jones

Tameka Jones launched her business, Lip Esteem, in 2020 during the height of the pandemic and civil unrest. Chanda connected with Tameka to discuss Tameka's entrepreneurial spirit, the decisions that led her to the beauty industry, and how she found healing through her artistry.

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Women Fueling Change

The WCA Foundation awarded $432,500 in grants to 17 organizations focused on meeting the fundamental needs of women through economic stability, education, shelter, safety and health programs and initiatives.

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Miquel McMoore

Miquel McMoore is the Founder and Managing Director of kpCompanies. Her business helps small, mid-size, to large multinational companies find the right executive talent for their culture. Chanda connected with Miquel to discuss job market trends, the complexities of DEI work, and the importance of relationship building.

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Lutunji Abram

Lutunji Abram has created multiple businesses, including Lutunji’s Palate Bakery & Cafe. In this episode, Chanda talked to Lutunji about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the power of finding your purpose.

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Investing in Black Scholars

The Omicron Boulé Woodson M. Fountain Scholarship supports African American men in our community. The organization has built its scholarship here at the Minneapolis Foundation.

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Redeveloped building providing new opportunities for Black entrepreneurs

Fox 9 recently covered the redevelopment of the 927 building and the important collaborative effort focused on expanding Black ownership opportunities on the northside.

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North Minneapolis has another neighborhood-changing renovation

Learn about the 927 Building rennovation—a project from our partners at the Phillips Family Foundation.

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Kayce Ataiyero

Kayce Ataiyero is the Chief External Affairs Officer at the Joyce Foundation. Kayce connected with Chanda to discuss her journey from journalism to philanthropy and why both sectors need to create a better environment for people of color to thrive.

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Racial and Economic Justice

The Minneapolis Foundation gave $4,207,570 in grants to 86 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.

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