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The View from Gen Z

Racism – A Public Health Crisis

Increasingly, cities across the country are recognizing that racism is a public health crisis. Covid-19 has accelerated the need to address this crisis and now it’s time to ask: what safety nets do we need in place to protect those disproportionally impacted?

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Equity & Justice Conversation

Racial Equity & Social Justice Series: Voting & Civic Engagement

Join Anika Bowie, Vice President, Minneapolis NAACP, Nick Harper, Esq., Civic Engagement Director, League of Women Voters Minnesota and Gaye Adams Massey, CEO YWCA St. Paul, as they initiate a timely conversation around the role racism plays in voting and voter suppression.

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The View from Gen Z

Self-care in a Time of Social Upheaval

2020 has elicited anger, rage, grief, and sadness. In the midst of such tumultuous times, it’s important to ensure we practice self-care. Self-care is different for everyone, but to be successful at it, you must be intentional about setting time aside for it. What are you doing to take care of yourself?

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The View from Gen Z

Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 – a Reminder

Each of us can play a role in slowing the spread of Covid-19. While Minnesota continues to see spikes in Covid cases, there are simple precautions we can and should be taking to make a difference. What are you doing to slow the spread?

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The View from Gen Z

Homeless in America – Racism’s Long Shadow

A recent Community Conversation hosted by YW discussed how poverty, unemployment and a lack of affordable housing are pushing homeless numbers up in Minnesota and that without a community structure or support system to address these issues, they will continue to grow. See how you can become part of the solution…

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