by Natalie Copeland | Mar 15, 2022 | Appearance, Black, Class, Community, Gender, Homeless, Immigrants, LGBTQIA, Race, Religion
“I’m fine with gay people, but there are only 2 genders.” It’s not about you. “I am fine with a woman being on this board, but I’m not fine with it all of the sudden being all women.” It’s not about you. ‘I’m...
by Harshi Dhingra | Jan 10, 2022 | Black, Community, Education, Immigrants
In the era of globalization and technology, many companies, large and small, are putting forth the effort to improve cultural diversity in the workplace. As a result of this change, there are numerous benefits to the company, employees, and the local community. Keep...
by Unite Cloud | Aug 31, 2021 | Action Steps, Appearance, Black, Central MN Stories, Community, Immigrants, Somali
– Author – Caroline It is hard when someone assumes that you are an ally in their disrespect and hateful comments just because of the color of your skin. I was at a small social gathering and someone made the comment, “I wish I could go to Aldi without...
by Natalie Copeland | Aug 18, 2021 | Action Steps, Appearance, Black, Central MN Stories, Community, Education
– Author – Abdirizak Last week, a couple of friends and I went to a department store in St. Cloud around 8pm. The store was mostly empty of customers at this time so it was easy to notice a woman following us around. I didn’t notice it at first,...
by Jessi Robin | Aug 10, 2021 | Appearance, Black, Community, Race
We’ve all heard, seen, and read about the racial tension between the white people within central Minnesota and the immigrants and people of color who also live here. I have been given the amazing opportunity to talk about how the issue of discrimination goes far...
by Pedro dos Santos | Aug 4, 2021 | Black, Central MN Stories, Community, Race
On Tuesday, July 26 I drove to Cold Spring to show support to the Robinson family and those in the Cold Spring area who are tired of the racism they experience in the community. After dozens of emotional testimonies, the five members of the Cold Spring City Council...
