What's Happening

This section contains information on events, press releases and community news regarding the Facing Race We're All in This TogetherTM initiative and other anti-racism and diversity efforts.

Press Releases
Facing Race Initiative Names Second Ambassador (PDF)

An employment counselor, a state senator and a spoken word poet were among the community members nominated for the second-annual Facing Race Ambassador Award.  more ...


The Saint Paul Foundation's Facing Race Initiative Seeks Nominations for its Inaugural Ambassador Award

(Saint Paul, Minn.) – Are you or someone you know striving to create a community in which everyone feels safe, valued and respected? The Saint Paul Foundation’s Facing Race Anti-Racism Initiative is seeking nominations for its inaugural Facing Race Ambassador Award.  more ...


The Saint Paul Foundation Appoints Rowzat M. Shipchandler as Facing Race Manager

(Saint Paul, Minn.) – Rowzat M. Shipchandler was recently named Facing Race Manager.  Facing Race is The Saint Paul Foundation’s initiative to create a more equitable, just and open community in which everyone feels safe, valued and respected.  more ...


The Saint Paul Foundation Appoints Claire J. Chang as Director of Program Planning and Special Initiatives

(Saint Paul, Minn.) - The Saint Paul Foundation recently announced that Claire J. Chang was promoted to the position of director of program planning and special initiatives.   more ...


The Saint Paul Foundation Releases Report On Racism in Saint Paul and Surrounding Communities

Saint Paul, Minn. — The Saint Paul Foundation today released the results of an assessment of public attitudes toward and experiences with racism in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.  more ...


Community News
Event Brings Taboo Subject to Light

The Cottage Grove Human Rights/Human Services Commission is making a point of talking about an issue that often isn't discussed openly:  race.  more ...


What's Happening