Events, Calls to Action, and Resources from our Grantee Partners
Apply for Transformative Black Led Movement Fund support
The goal of the Transformative Black Led Movement Fund is to transparently and efficiently resource Black-led and Black individuals in the Twin Cities. Funds will go to support those responding to the political and cultural opportunity to defund police and begin the transition process toward developing and implementing a shared vision of community led safety. Funds will also provide direct mutual and legal aid.
This rapid response initiative is a partnership of Black Visions Collective and Nexus Community Partners.
Update: Re-Verb Opem Mic is now Virtual!
Every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Link
Re-Verb Open Mic is a free, all ages, weekly open mic presented by Truartspeaks in partnership wit Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. Hosted by Tish Jones, #ReVerb provides a structured environment for artists to share work, receive feedback on their presentation and develop a sense of community through dialogue, exchange and shared experience on a regular basis. Additionally, we offer a free all ages writing circle every first Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information or questions, please email [email protected]
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Women and Femmes Grounding the Soul Through Art + Liberation
August 14th, 6 – 8 p.m.
Registration
Hosted by www.BlackTableArts.com. Join artists and writers Ivy irihamye based in Sammamish, WA and Lexington KY, Janay D. Henry, a sole proprietor based in Minneapolis, MN, and Maya Elie based in Philadelphia | South Jersey in a virtual conversation and workshop that centers the experiences of black women + femmes using art to cultivate healing and rest, restore our sense of self and connect to larger networks of support. RSVP to join and hold space for your healing today.
Feeding Frogtown
August 14th, 21st, and 28th at 3 p.m.
643 Virginia Street, Saint Paul
Greetings Frogtown Neighbors! Friday is quickly approaching and we are getting ready for our weekly food distribution! Our delivery list is growing quickly and we have a small ask. If you are able to pick-up groceries please use this option. If you are an elder, disabled, or without a vehicle and no option to carpool or ask someone to come to the school site, please use the delivery list. Please call by Thursday every week to ensure your weekly delivery. Thank you all so much for your patience as we adjust to this new process. Looking forward to seeing you all Friday!
Reclaim: Hip Hop Art Installation by See More Perspective
August 14th at 5 p.m.
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center: 788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul
Reclaim time, space, culture, love, self, autonomy. This is an experimental exhibit of new artwork by Xicanx artist and educator SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE. Social distancing protocols in place: masks, 6ft distance, sanitizing stations and timed entry as needed. Contact 651.395.7145 or [email protected] for more info.
Community Service Day
August 15th, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
6800 78th Avenue North, Suite 101, Brooklyn Park
African Career, Education and Resource, Inc. is partnering with the community to give back. There will be a distribution center for the items collected during our donation drive, voter registration, an open mic and more!
Pop-Up at Plaza Revolución
August 16th 3 – 9 p.m.
809 7th Street East, Saint Paul
For over 500 years since the colonization of the Americas, Indigenous Peoples have survived through Revolutionary Evolution of Resistance and Resilience.
Our ancestors and elders have gone through great lengths and centuries of enduring sacrifice, trauma yet never giving up to pass on ancestral knowledge and traditions from one generation to the next.
We are excited to support the next generation of emerging young organizers as they have been co-coordinating rallies, marches and events since the death of George Floyd which has ignited the necessity to continue fighting the injustices that Native, Black, Brown Indigenous communities have been dealing with for too long.
This outdoor event is free and open to the public. It is a space of love and celebration in the face of fighting against a pandemic, political, social, environmental injustices and over 500 years of resisting colonization. We will be encouraging and implementing social distancing protocols: masks, 6ft distance and sanitizing stations.
Free Organic Food Distribution
August 18th 3 – 4:30 p.m.
788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul
Need food? Indigenous Roots is providing Free Food in partnership with Sister's Camelot. Due to limited supplies, there will be a limit of one bag of groceries per family. Face masks are required. Contact [email protected] or 651.395.7145 if you want to donate or contribute, or if you have any questions.
Justice for Justin
August 19th 4 – 9 p.m.
March starts at Spruce Tree Center: 1600 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
August 19th will mark 11 years since the St. Paul Police murdered Justin Teigen by beating him and throwing his body in a trash dumpster. Since then our family has been traumatized and targeted by the St. Paul police. We deserve answers and most of all justice!! The family would really appreciate it if you could join us, even if you didn't know him or the family personally! This is our time to be heard! #BLM #JusticeforJustin
Please remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Racial Injustice, Social Equality Film Festival 2020
August 20th – 27th
Tickets
Black Table Arts and partners Fan Force TV are excited to premiere 6 powerful films that highlight the experiences of People of Colour, and address the racial inequalities experienced by so many around the world. Join us for RISE Film Festival to support storytellers and artists and participate in post-screening Q&A discussions with your community.
RISE Film Festival 2020 will be featuring films which look at the lived perspectives of what it means to be a Black person in today's society. We want these films to challenge you, to inspire you, and help you drive change in your community. Each Virtual Screening will feature live-streamed Q&As with expert panel guests. We'll be speaking to our special guest speakers to share their knowledge on racism, and what we can do as individuals to be the change we want to see.
Powderhorn Resident Sanctuary Updates – Virtual
August 21st and September 4th at 2 p.m.
Registration for Zoom meeting
Join a meeting about the Powderhorn Park Sanctuary to share your views and listen to others. PPNA wants to continue to understand the views of the community members and provide updates on the community’s ultimate goal of driving elected leaders to act.
New World Night Market
August 21st and September 4th at 6 p.m.
Modus Locus: 3500 Bloomington Avenue South, Minneapolis
Taking this New World reality and making space to focus on building access for recovering businesses of color in the Powderhorn Park area. This Market is focused on black and brown vendors, plant based food, and spreading amazing vibes. Not only great artists, but original fashion and accessories are part of the lineup. There is a special guest artist every time we gather so stay tuned with updates for who is up next!
Black Lines Matter: A Virtual Writing Workshop
August 22nd, 6 – 7 p.m.
Registration
Come kick it with Black poets! Black Lines Matter is a regular writing space for black communities to connect, get feedback and engage other black poets. This is a space where we think through the craft of writing and the tactics of liberation.
These sessions will be bi-weekly geared toward two things 1) Holding space for black writers to create and share new work .2) Studying poetic craft through black writing pulling from historic and contemporary writers. Join us as we search through language to celebrate, survive and fight. We are the garden we need to grow.
Black Lives Matter Period! Rally and March
August 23rd 12 – 2 p.m.
Hamline Park: 1564 Lafond Avenue, Saint Paul
This is the 5th Annual Justice for Marcus Golden Solidarity Protest, calling out systemic injustice and lifting up the names of those wrongfully taken law enforcement. We march in solidarity with All BIPOC, All Stolen Lives, and All Oppressed People. No justice! No peace! Prosecute the Police!
Black Futures W/ Our Black Sisters: Artists Talk Feminist Worlds
August 28th 6 – 7 p.m.
Registration
What questions does black feminism raise to call all black men to task in thinking about a world where all black lives matter? Join us for a conversation on how black artists are shifting their lives toward a black feminist future where the lives of anyone who experiences the world as a black woman will be honored, preserved, and celebrated. Panelists include Keno Evol, Joe Davis, and Antonio Duke.
Free Food Distribution
August 29th, 4 – 6 p.m.
Partnership Academy parking lot: 6500 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield
If you need food and essential products or know somebody who does, please share. This is a drive- thru event. Please wait in your vehicle, pop your trunk, and slowly move to the different stops as instructed. All volunteers are masked, gloved, and practicing social distancing to keep everyone safe.
RCFL 2020 Gala
September 12th at 7 p.m.
Registration
Redeemer Center for Life is rooted in our community in the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. We are rooted in our commitment to racial justice. We are rooted in our programs: Venture North, Attainable Housing, Youth Programming, the Due North Podcast, Workforce Development, Equity and Inclusion and much more!
Join us for an evening of virtual community, investing in RCFL and celebrating 22 years of promoting inclusive development in the Harrison and North Minneapolis neighborhood. Together, we affirm the many reasons we remain "Rooted in Community".
This event will feature an online auction, stories from community members, history of RCFL and virtual community connection.
