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Published 10/29/2020
Soomaal House of Art
This Minneapolis-based Somali artists’ collective supports a growing number of emerging and established Somali artists.
Published 10/22/2020
AICHO
Artists painted a mural that aims to bring color and life to Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, utilizing Anishinaabe symbolism to shed light on the city’s Indigenous history.
Published 10/21/2020
Catalyst Arts
Artists form a collaborative on a Black/queer living & cultural experience in an RV while following their acting, writing and filmmaking dreams.
Published 10/12/2020
Don’t You Feel It Too?
Don’t You Feel It Too? is a movement meditation practice, and part of our Art In This Present Moment series.
Published 10/12/2020
Q&A With Clayton Chan
The estate planning lawyer shares his views on charitable giving, community foundations and helping clients achieve their goals.
Published 10/06/2020
2020 Facing Race Award Honorees Named
Twin Cities PBS will televise this year’s recognition honoring Minnesota anti-racism activists; the show will feature special guest Jonathan Capehart.
Published 10/01/2020
Why I’m Voting
Nausheena Hussain, executive director of RISE, shares why voting matters.
Published 9/23/2020
Partnership for a ConnectedMN Awards $2.1 Million in Grants
23 organizations serving digital access needs of Minnesota students receive grants.
Published 9/21/2020
How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
Published 9/14/2020
Advocating for Racial Equity in Minnesota Classrooms
Learn more about MNEEP and its work to empower students to reach their full academic potential in This Present Moment.
Published 9/10/2020
Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
Published 9/08/2020
Participating in a Greater Vision for Minnesota
Learn more about COPAL and its work to build civic engagement in the Latinx community in This Present Moment.