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The decision by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to press charges against Officer Mohamed Noor, for the 2017 shooting which resulted in the unfortunate death of Justine Damond, has caused an array of conflicting emotions throughout our city.

ReCAST Minneapolis and leadership in City Hall understand that these events can trigger historical racial trauma, and want to invite Minneapolis residents to a Listening Session in an effort to promote healing and resiliency in our communities.

Thursday, March 29 | 6:00 pm

MUL Glover Sudduth Center

2100 Plymouth Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

This event will be facilitated by Alika Galloway from
Kwanzaa Church.

Let us know you're coming!

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Mark your calendars to come celebrate with us at Sumner Library on Saturday, April 7, 1:00-4:00pm.

Since the 1950's, Sumner Library has proudly built a collection of books and other materials focused on African American history and culture.

Twenty years ago, this collection (over 5000 items for all ages) was renamed in honor of Gary Sudduth - Northside activist, former Urban League President, and Minneapolis Public Library Board member.

Widely respected as a civil rights leader and a champion of public libraries, Gary believed in the power of books and reading for all people, especially children.

Sumner Library will host a celebration to honor Gary Sudduth and the collection named in his honor.

The Gary N. Sudduth African American History and Culture Collection

Detailed plans for the day will follow soon.

Learn more about Gary Sudduth here here.

Learn more about the collection here.

See you at the library,

Natalie Hart, Librarian

Sumner Library

611 Van White Memorial Blvd.

Minneapolis, MN 55411

(612) 543-6875

nhart@hclib.org

RAISING PLACES Project: North High

Tuesday, April 10th from 3 - 6pm

Join Us!
Saint Paul College Open House
Wednesday April 11, 2018
5:00-7:30pm

235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

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Receive help with your college application
Get information on Financial Aid
Talk with program instructors and student services staff
Explore campus, visit classrooms and labs, and see our new Health and Science Alliance Center
Receive information on more than 100 Saint Paul College degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

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FAMILY DAY LISTENING SESSIONS

Help us plan this year's Family Day by attending one of our two listening sessions:

April 12th from 12pm-1:30pm
or April 13th from 8:30am-10am.

We want to hear what you've liked, didn't like or would like to see in the future. Your input is extremely valuable and we want you to be a part of this process!

*** Light refreshments will be served. ***

Public Policy Forum on

Unemployment Among Young Black Men

April 26th from 3pm-5pm at Minneapolis Urban League

Racial disparities in employment have significant implications for black workers, particularly black men who are more likely to work in low-wage occupations and experience long durations of unemployment than their white counterparts. The effects are acutely felt among young black men (ages 16 to 24) whose employment rates have been steadily declining since the 1970s. Persistent unemployment and underemployment is an issue black men confront throughout their entire work life.

In this public policy forum, we'll hear from field experts on this challenge, possible solutions and its contributing factors including:

* Educational attainment

* Mass incarceration

* Living in economically under-resourced areas

* Perception and racial bias

Panelists include:

Akil Foluke, Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Metropolitan State University

Dr. Brian Lozenski, Assistant Professor of Urban and Multicultural Education at Macalester College

Kelly Mitchell, Executive Director of Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at the University of Minnesota

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

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