by Liz | Apr 9, 2021 | Action Steps, Gender
Abril es el Mes de Conciencia sobre la Agresión Sexual… Entonces, vamos a hablar sobre el consentimiento. ¿Qué significa y cómo nos afecta? El consentimiento es un acuerdo dado entre dos o más participantes para participar en actividades sexuales. Aceptar algo debido...
by Liz | Apr 9, 2021 | Action Steps, Community, Gender
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month… So, let us talk about consent. What does it mean and how does it affect us? Consent is an agreement given between two or more participants to engage in sexual activity. Agreeing to something because of a threat, pressure, or...
by Pedro dos Santos | Mar 12, 2021 | Action Steps, Appearance, Black, Central MN Stories, Community, Gender, Immigrants, Politics, Race
Everyone has multiple identities that help define “who we are.” I am 6’9” and you would be surprised how much being tall is part of my identity, both how I see myself and how others see me. I am also an immigrant from Brazil. My own experience leaving the country I...
by Unite Cloud | Sep 30, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Community
Dear Central Minnesota Community Members, The Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is using Charities Review Council’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit to learn more about how our people, processes, and decision-making structures reflect the community we...
by Dawn Holler | Sep 11, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Community, Homeless, Religion
Many, many years ago, when I first began working my job at my church, a young man came into the building very early in the morning. He carried only an old backpack and was just kind of wandering the hallways. He looked lost and alone. I remember being a bit fearful of...
by Unite Cloud | May 27, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless
As the virus and the economic consequences of it continue in their twin assaults on our community, the poorest among us are thrust into ever more desperate situations in increasing numbers. One can easily become disheartened. After all the effort, money, and time...
