A Minnesota That Works for Everyone
WE ARE COMMITTED TO DISMANTLING A BELIEF IN A HIERARCHY OF HUMAN VALUE, WITH A FOCUS ON RACIAL EQUITY.
As we work to create a just and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive, we know we can never realize our vision unless we advocate for equity.
Facing Race Awards
Our Annual Facing Race Awards celebrate individuals and organizations working to create a racially equitable community.
Narrative Change
Storytelling is how we make sense of the world around us. We can’t get to a just and equitable world until our collective narrative fairly and wholly represents each and every one of our communities.
Art In This Present Moment
During challenging times, artists are at the forefront of expressing a community's response and demanding change. We launched Art in This Present Moment, an initiative of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, with funding from the McKnight Foundation, to support their work.
We are providing financial support to artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are changing and challenging dominant narratives through their craft.
Equity Resources
These articles, links and other resources offer ways to act now and learn more about how to be anti-racist and advocate for racial equity.
Stories of Advocating for Equity
Four Lessons Learned From Analyzing Our Grantmaking
Here’s how the Foundation is advocating for equity by updating our grantmaking methodology.
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Ramsey County Public Safety Fund
New fund will support Ramsey County’s initiative to reduce non-public safety-related traffic stops.
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Beyond ESG: Sustainable Investment
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary participated in a global panel discussion on sustainable investment trends.
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The Value of Community Engagement
Board Member Feature: How Diane Tran’s experiences at the intersection of people and place led to a career in community engagement.
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