The Need is Now: Join the AmeriCorps Emergency Response Initiative
July 2, 2020
Minnesota Reading Corps & Minnesota Math Corps Blog
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 2020
Juneteenth originated in Texas where on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, more than 200,000 enslaved people in Texas learned they were no longer property of their enslavers.
It became tradition to celebrate freedom every year around this time. Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, we examine our country’s past and work for a more equitable future.
Whether this is your first Juneteenth Celebration or a familiar tradition, we’ve curated resources to help you reflect, connect and celebrate.
About Juneteenth
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth and Why it Should be a National Holiday
Celebrations in Minnesota
Ways to Recognize and Celebrate Juneteenth in Minnesota
Juneteenth celebrations around the Twin Cities
Online Events
NAACP – Black Family Reunion
Amistad Center’s Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
ABC Juneteeth Special
Juneteenth Virtual Music Festival
Carnegie Hall — Sermon by Rev. James A Forbes Jr
The History of Juneteenth and Systemic Racism and Solutions
Resources for Families
19 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth as a Family
Books to Celebrate Juneteenth with Children
Honoring George Floyd
May 29, 2020
No words feel adequate to describe the pain and grief our community is experiencing. George Floyd should still be with us. We see too many people’s lives stolen by systemic violence, be it through police violence, excessive force, or the inequities experienced by Minnesota’s communities of color and especially by Minnesota’s Black community
Our community is grieving & we honor that pain. We believe in the power of community-led action; we see every day the positive change our members bring through their service. While we recognize that many are shocked and hurting, we realize that there are different positions of proximity to this tragedy. Whatever your experience please be sure to care for yourself and for those around you. If you are in need of mental health support you can access free crisis resources from NAMI.
For our AmeriCorps members, please note that you have access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) which provides free telehealth counseling and referrals from a licensed professional. Visit the Member Resource Hub to learn more. We thank our members, our partners, & everyone committed to building a better, equitable, and just community. May we honor George Floyd’s memory by supporting each other to build a better future.
Sadie O’Connor, Managing Director
Summer Service Sites Announced Across Minnesota
May 8, 2020
The Need is Now: Announcing AmeriCorps Emergency Response Initiative
April 23, 2020
Stories of Service During COVID-19
April 10, 2020
‘Helping Others is Who I Am’: Reading Corps Tutor Reflects on 4 Years of Service
March 27, 2020
After being a stay at home mom for 12 years and pursuing a short stint in corporate staffing, Robin Gleb wasn’t sure what was next. When her best friend encouraged her to look into Reading Corps, everything seemed to fall into place.
Launch Your Career with AmeriCorps
March 17, 2020
#TBT: Our Stories of Service
March 12, 2020
AmeriCorps in Minnesota: Making an Impact
March 11, 2020
This year marks 25 years of AmeriCorps! And during AmeriCorps Week, what better time to reflect on the impact of National Service in our state?
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