On May 21, join the Minnesota International Center and the University of Minnesota Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change, along with Nonviolent Peace Force and The Advocates for Human Rights for a discussion attempting to answer some of these questions with one of the world’s leading experts on humanitarian intervention, Dr. Lloyd Axworthy.

This faith action vigil will be held at Senator Amy Klobuchar's metro office to show support for her work on immigration reform as a member of the senate judiciary committee.

Outlawing Shakespeare is a documentary that focuses on the elimination of the Mexican American Studies program within the Tucson Unified School Disctrict (TUSD) in Arizona. Under a federal de-segregation decree, Mexican American Studies was created and was successful at improving academic achievement for Latino students in Tuscon unil early 2012 when it was shut down by the TUSD School Board. This film screening is presented by Facilitating Racial Equality Collaborative.

Whether it's your own kids, your classroom or just a group of kids you care about, it can be tough to know what and when to say to them about race. How do we teach kids about history without saddling them with pain, shame, guilt or hopelessness? How do we create young people who will grow into adults, ready to take action and advocate for racial justice? Join us to discuss these questions and more!

Congressman Keith Ellison will discuss the current status of immigration reform in Congress, the importance of helping refugees and asylees and how everyday citizens can make their voices heard on immigration reform. 

Come and hear Mona Smith, creator of the Bdote Memory Map, talk about Minnesota as an Indigenous place. As you challenge assumptions made about Dakota history and identity, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the significance of places in Minnesota like Minnehaha Falls, Coldwater Springs, and the Mississippi River to this land’s first people.

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter will host a CLE on historical restrictions on Asian immigration and the current immigration debate. The Advocates' Deepinder Mayell, Director of Refugee and Immigration, will be a featured speaker.

Presented by Dahir Jibreel and Bob Fletcher, this training on the history and culture of the people of Somalia includes training on "Al Shabaab" Al-qaeda's terrorism partner in Somalia, its creation tactics and radicalization of American youth, 2011 famine, Islamic Courts Union, and much more.

Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) will be holding Legal Services Clinics at North Hennepin Community College.  The Clinics will provide individuals the opportunity to speak with a volunteer attorney about their legal questions and receive advice about how to resolve them.

Racism and humor run hand-in-hand throughout the media and our culture. Is it OK to laugh at a racist joke? Why do so many TV shows rely on stereotypes and biases for character development and humor? Is there a healthy way to explore questions of racial justice through humor? We invite you to join us to explore the intersection of race and humor.

Presented by Dahir Jibreel and Bob Fletcher, this training on the history and culture of the people of Somalia includes training on "Al Shabaab" Al-qaeda's terrorism partner in Somalia, its creation tactics and radicalization of American youth, 2011 famine, Islamic Courts Union, and much more.

Twin Cities World Refugee Day is an annual celebration of the more than 95,000 refugees who have been resettled in Minnesota over the past three decades and the countless family and friends who have joined them here. The event will celebrate the diverse refugee communities of the Twin Cities through cultural performances, speakers, food, vendors, children's activities, cultural displays and a resource fair.

Come celebrate the diverse cultures and heritages living in Brooklyn Park. Taste, see, and feel the richness of the community. The Brooklyn Park Diversity Fest will host a variety of fun activities, ethnic foods, costumes, singers, dancers, homemade crafts, and cultural displays, all under one roof.