The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Facing Race Awards, honoring four Minnesota-based anti-racism advocates who have made notable strides toward fostering a state where all communities and people thrive. The award recipients are:

• Ma Elena Gutierrez
• Tish Jones
• Jametta Raspberry
• Larry Tucker

Nominations for the Facing Race Awards are open to the public each year. The 2024 recipients were chosen by a selection panel made up of past Facing Race Award recipients. In addition to the award, each honoree will receive a grant for the nonprofit of their choice.

This year’s Facing Race award recipients will be celebrated at the Facing Race Awards event on September 26, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Essence Event Center – 1217 Bandana Blvd N #203, Saint Paul.

Established in 2007, the Foundation’s Facing Race Awards honor Minnesota’s anti-racism activists who work tirelessly to change the narrative on race and create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

Recipient announcement press release [PDF]

Recipient biographies [PDF]

Award winner headshots

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