Black Garnet Books Builds Inclusion into Its St. Paul Bookstore
Ever since Dionne Sims decided to create Minnesota’s only Black-owned bookstore, she has considered what an inclusive, accessible and welcoming business should be.
Category: Anti-Racism
Five Faces of Healing: Public Art’s Power to Transform
A mural on the wall of Target on East Lake Street reminds shoppers and passersby of the neighborhood’s resilience and the power of the city’s diversity.
‘Read in Color’ Program Mirrors the Lives of Children from Underrepresented Communities
I’ve seen my students and others view books as a chance to open, reflect and slide into a better world as a result of Little Free Library’s Read in Color initiative.
Join Us in a Streets.mn Racial Equity Impact Assessment
Streets.mn is excited to announce a partnership with Dr. Cirien Saadeh to conduct a racial equity impact assessment, and we want your help!
Imagining Climate Superheroes
The second in our series about how climate change affects school children features the creative writing and strong voices of 826 MSP students.
Young Authors Speak Out on Climate Justice
The creators and sustainers of 826 MSP center BIPOC youth voices and leadership. They believe what young people write matters and they work to amplify youth voices to effect change — in this case, to reverse climate change.
Honoring and Celebrating Philando, Seven Years On
A Falcon Heights police officer killed Philando Castile in July 2016. Less than two months later, friends, family and former classmates came together to honor his life. That celebration continues.
New Deadline for Racial Equity Analysis: Friday, August 5
The Streets.mn Anti-Racism Committee seeks proposals for a racial equity analysis of our work. Deadline for applications is now Friday, August 5.
Racial Equity Analysis: Request for Proposals
Streets.mn is seeking proposals for a racial equity analysis to help us better meet the needs of our community and fulfill our goal of connecting a more diverse range of people.
Together, Building an Anti-Racism Resource Library
Streets.mn wants to collaborate with readers on our new Anti-Racism library.