?What's new at MCLA? |?Lo nuevo en el ConsejoWelcome to MN! Newcomer Resources || ?Bienvenidos a MN! Recursos para Reci?n Llegados
MCLA is proud to introduce our new resource hub, specially designed to address the growing needs of newcomers in Minnesota. This initiative springs from years of inquiries about community resources, and now we're delighted to offer a comprehensive, vetted list of valuable tools and information. Key Points:
MCLA se complace en presentar nuestro nuevo centro de recursos, dise?ado espec?ficamente para atender las crecientes necesidades de los reci?n llegados a Minnesota. Esta iniciativa surge de a?os de consultas sobre recursos comunitarios, y ahora ofrecemos una lista completa y verificada con valiosa informaci?n. Puntos clave:
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MCLA's latest initiative is a mini video series designed to unify multilingual households during this election year. By providing parallel information in both English and Spanish, our aim is to ensure that everyone in your family, regardless of their preferred language, receives the same crucial information about the 2024 elections. This series starts with an insightful look into the presidential primaries, voting procedures, and key dates.
Stay Informed Together! Check out our first bilingual video on our YouTube Playlist and empower your family with the knowledge necessary for this election year.
La iniciativa mas reciente de MCLA es una serie de videos cortos dise?ada para unificar hogares multiling?es durante este a?o electoral. Al proporcionar informaci?n paralela en ingl?s y espa?ol, nuestro objetivo es asegurar que todos en su familia, independientemente de su idioma preferido, reciban la misma informaci?n crucial sobre las elecciones de 2024. Esta serie comienza con una visi?n perspicaz de las primarias presidenciales, los procedimientos de votaci?n y las fechas clave.
?Mant?nganse informados juntos! Vean nuestro primer video biling?e en nuestra Playlist en YouTube y empoderen a su familia con el conocimiento necesario para este a?o electoral.
Luis Argueta,?Communications and Public Affairs Director |
Media Advisory | Aviso para Medios
Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)
Press Conference
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Event Date and Time: Monday, February 12th, 2024, at 9:30 am
Location: State Capitol Press Conference Room B971
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The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA), comprised of organizations that serve the Latine community in Minnesota, invites media members to its upcoming press conference, where it will unveil its 2024 Public Policy Agenda. This year's agenda promises innovative strategies and commitments to bolster equity and opportunity within Minnesota's Hispanic/Latine communities.
La Alianza de Liderazgo Latino de Minnesota (MiLLA), compuesta por organizaciones que sirven a la comunidad latina en Minnesota, invita a los miembros de los medios a su pr?xima conferencia de prensa, donde presentar? su Agenda Pol?tica de 2024. La agenda de este a?o promete estrategias innovadoras y compromisos para reforzar la equidad y la oportunidad dentro de las comunidades Hispanas/Latines?de Minnesota.
Luis Argueta,?Communications and Public Affairs Director |
What's new at MCLA? |?Lo nuevo en el Consejo
Welcome 2024 Policy Fellows || Bienvenida a los becarios de pol?ticas 2024
Welcome to our newest Policy Fellows, whose passion and expertise are set to make a significant impact in our initiatives - meet them and learn about their inspiring journeys below.
Les damos la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Becarios de Pol?tica, cuya pasi?n y experiencia prometen tener un impacto significativo en nuestras iniciativas - con?zcanlos y descubran sus inspiradoras trayectorias a continuaci?n.
Antonio Garcia Antonio Garcia is an undergraduate senior at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, majoring in Urban Studies... read more |
Alan Schulz Diaz Originally from Colombia, Alan earned a full scholarship to finish his last two high school years in an international school in... read more |
Local Heartbeats | Conexi?n Comunitaria
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy ||?Celebrando el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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"One Dream, One Minnesota" week long event, hosted by the Office of Equity, Opportunity, and Accessibility, was a resounding success in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy. The week-long celebration brought together diverse voices and talents, highlighting the state's commitment to equity and community.
Event Highlights:
- MCLA was proud to host a table at the inaugural "Achieving the Dream" conference at Metro State. The event was elevated by an insightful keynote from Dr. Yohuru Williams and showcased incredible community engagement.
- The state's career fair over the weekend witnessed an impressive turnout, reflecting our community's eagerness for growth and opportunity.
- The celebration's culmination was at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts with an engaging fireside chat between Caroline Wanga and Houston White. The evening was further illuminated by the stirring performances of North Minneapolis' Fellowship Church choir and students from FAIR Crystal school, leaving attendees inspired and uplifted.
- Wrapping up the event, Henry Jim?nez was one of the recipients of the Champion of Change Award for his exemplary leadership at the Latino Economic Development Center and his impactful community work.
This series of events not only paid tribute to Dr. King but also embodied the spirit of unity and progress he championed.?
La serie de eventos "Un sue?o, un Minnesota", organizados por la Oficina de Equidad, Oportunidad y Accesibilidad, fue un gran ?xito en honor al perdurable legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. La celebraci?n de una semana reuni? voces y talentos diversos, destacando el compromiso del gobierno con la equidad y la comunidad.
Destacados del Evento:
- MCLA tuvo una mesa en la conferencia inaugural "Logrando el Sue?o" en Metro State. El evento se enriqueci? con una ponencia aguda del Dr. Yohuru Williams y mostr? un incre?ble compromiso comunitario.
- La feria de empleo del gobierno durante el fin de semana tuvo una impresionante participaci?n, reflejando el entusiasmo de la comunidad por conocer oportunidades de trabajo.
- La culminaci?n de la celebraci?n fue en el Ordway Center for the Performing Arts con una charla amena entre Caroline Wanga y Houston White. La noche se ilumin? a?n m?s con las conmovedoras actuaciones del coro de la Iglesia Fellowship de North Minneapolis y los estudiantes de la escuela FAIR Crystal, dejando a los asistentes inspirados.
- Concluyendo el evento, Henry Jim?nez recibi? el Premio Campe?n de Cambio por su liderazgo ejemplar en el Centro para el Desarrollo Econ?mico Latino y su trabajo comunitario.
Esta serie de eventos no solo rindi? homenaje al Dr. King, sino que tambi?n encarn? el esp?ritu de unidad y progreso que ?l defendi?.
Click to watch Henry Jim?nez receive
the 2024 Champion of Change Award.
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MN Department of Health | Toxic Free Kids Program
Seeking Community Leaders and Health Professionals for Needs Assessment ||?Convocatoria a l?deres comunitarios y profesionales de la salud para evaluaci?n de necesidades
The Toxic Free Kids Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is conducting a needs assessment to identify areas of need and prioritization for the program. Through the Toxic Free Kids (TFK) program, MDH is working to identify and communicate the potential for hazardous chemical exposures which could be harmful to human health, particularly to vulnerable or susceptible populations, such as children and pregnant women.?
Currently, the TFK program is looking to conduct twenty key informant interviews with community leaders or health professionals who have experience working with parents/caregivers, families, pregnant people, and children. We anticipate completing these interviews in the spring.?The key informant interviews conducted in this needs assessment will inform ongoing projects and future work for our program.
The key informant interviews will take place virtually and should take no longer than 30-50 minutes.
Contact Nini Mentan?at [email protected], ?if interested in participating. Feel free to share information with other contacts.
El Programa de Ni?os Libres de T?xicos del Departamento de Salud de Minnesota (MDH) est? realizando una evaluaci?n de necesidades para identificar ?reas de necesidad y priorizaci?n para el programa. A trav?s del programa Ni?os Libres de T?xicos (TFK), el MDH trabaja para identificar y comunicar el potencial de exposiciones a qu?micos peligrosos que podr?an ser perjudiciales para la salud humana, particularmente para poblaciones vulnerables o susceptibles, como ni?os y mujeres embarazadas.??
Actualmente, el programa TFK busca realizar veinte entrevistas a informantes clave con l?deres comunitarios o profesionales de la salud que tengan experiencia trabajando con padres/cuidadores, familias, personas embarazadas y ni?os. Anticipamos completar estas entrevistas en la primavera. Las entrevistas a informantes clave realizadas en esta evaluaci?n de necesidades informar?n los proyectos en curso y el trabajo futuro de nuestro programa.
Estas entrevistas a informantes clave se realizar?n virtualmente y no deber?an durar m?s de 30-50 minutos.
Contacta a Nini Mentan en [email protected] si est?s interesado en participar. No no dudes en compartir la informaci?n con otros contactos.
Media Radar
Latino Affairs in Media |?Asuntos Latinos en los medios
Erin Hassanzadeh, Stephen Swanson (WCCO):The Minnesota Attorney General's office says a rural Minnesota dairy operation exploited workers by allegedly withholding their pay and providing substandard and unsanitary on-site housing.?READ MORE
Becky Dernbach (Sahan Journal): Worthington school board votes to remove LGBTQ, Puerto Rican flags from majority Latino school.?READ MORE
Herald Review (Grand Rapids, MN): Jennifer Reyes of Hibbing has been appointed by Governor Tim Walz to serve on the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs. READ MORE
Elizabeth Shockman (MPR): What does ethnic studies looks like in a Minnesota classroom??READ MORE
Cathy Wurzer (MPR):?Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish. READ MORE
The Community Board | El Tablero Comunitario
Events across the State of MN!
Have an event you want to share with the community??Let us know!
Email:?[email protected]
St.Thomas Symposium on Voting Rights MCLA is proudly co-sponsoring a symposium that will convene a diverse and influential gathering of thought leaders, students, community members, and political figures to engage in meaningful conversations about the evolution of voting rights and the state of our democracy in Minnesota Location:?University of St. Thomas, Anderson Student Center, Woulfe Hall Date:? Thursday February 1, 2024 Free registration?here.? |
The LCCE Launch Party / Fiesta de lanzamiento del LCCE COPAL invites you to the engagement launch party for the construction project of the Latino Center for Community Engagement (LCCE). The project aims at revitalizing the area with an empowerment hub, and create a space for programs and community building.? |
New Leaf Workshop | Online This workshop is designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record in their job search process and are having a difficult time obtaining employment due to their barriers and/or records. |
Building your business?From the Ground Up Whether you have been in business for decades or are just getting started, this event will help you find the right resources to help you succeed Location: Brookdale Library - 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN Date:? Thursday, February 15, 2024 Free registration?here.? |
MN Careers | Carreras MN
Now Hiring
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DNR ||?Office Administrative Specialist Intermediate?
closes 01/30/24 -
Ramsey County || Division Director - Finance Purchasing & Contracting?
closes 02/05/24 -
LCCMR || Project Analyst and Grant Monitoring Specialist
closes 02/02/24 -
Eastern Carver County || High School Spanish Immersion teacher?
Open Until Filled -
Princeton Public Schools || Spanish Immersion Long Term Sub - Grade 1?
-?Date Available:?1/29/24-5/31/24 -
DEED || Manager of Business Engagement?
closes 02/07/24 -
DEED || Equal Opportunity Specialist?
closes 02/05/24
Local Heartbeats | Conexi?n Comunitaria
Volunteer Opportunities ||?Oportunidades de Voluntariado
GMCC Minneapolis GMCC is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to help them out on Fridays during programming.
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Join the Minnesota Job Skill Partnership Board The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board is seeking board members with a background or knowledge in workforce development who represent business, labor, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, or education. |
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