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Facing Race Awards Press Kit

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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Announces 2024 Annual Facing Race Award nomination period.

The Foundation is seeking nominations for our 2024 Facing Race Awards from March 11 to March 29.

We invite you to share this information on social media and submit a nomination in support of an adult or youth who is working to eliminate racism in Minnesota. For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit our Facing Race Awards webpage.

If you have any questions, please email FacingRace@spmcf.org.

Established in 2007, the Foundation’s Facing Race Awards honor Minnesota’s anti-racism activists who work tirelessly to change the narrative on race and create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

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Nominations are now open for the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's 2024 Facing Race Awards!

Do you know someone who is changing the narrative around race, building solutions and advocating for justice and equity? Recognize an anti-racism advocate in your community by nominating them for this year's Facing Race Awards!

Recipients will be honored this fall at the Facing Race Awards ceremony and will receive a grant to direct to the nonprofit of their choice. Nominations are open now through Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m.

Learn more and nominate someone today at https://spmcf.org/what-we-do/advocate-for-equity/facing-race-awards

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We are excited to celebrate and hold up those in our community who are standing up against racism to make Minnesota a better place to live, work and grow.

Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.

2023 Award Recipient Press Materials

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Facing Race Awards, honoring four Minnesota-based anti-racism advocates who have made notable strides toward fostering a state where all communities and people thrive. The award recipients are:

  • Trahern Crews
  • Rayona Kardell
  • Rose McGee
  • Asha Shoffner

Nominations for the Facing Race Awards are open to the public each year. The 2023 recipients were chosen by a selection panel made up of past Facing Race Award recipients. In addition to the award, each honoree will receive a grant for the nonprofit of their choice.

This year’s Facing Race award recipients will be celebrated during a 30-minute program streamed live at FacingRace.org on October 12. The program will be hosted by President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., and Chief Operating Officer Nadege Souvenir.

Established in 2007, the Foundation’s Facing Race Awards honor Minnesota’s anti-racism activists who work tirelessly to change the narrative on race and create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

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