MN Department of Human Rights : Minority Councils

Department of Human Rights Events and Announcements

Commissioner Lindsey to be featured guest on The Art Cunningham Show

March 7 (show times listed below)

Topic: The State of Human Rights in Minnesota

Show times:

St. Paul, channel 15 on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. (St. Paul Neighborhood Network)
Minneapolis, channel 17 on Thursday at 9:30 pm and on Sunday at 3:30 pm. (TPT)
Northwestern suburbs, channel 19 on Wednesday at 8:00 pm.
Or watch the show online: The Art Cunningham channel on YouTube

Coffee with Commissioners Series

March 29, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Council of Foundations is hosting this series to introduce the public to the new administration's leaders by featuring a different state agency each month. Commissioner Lindsey from the Department of Human Rights will present on February 16 for about 30 – 45 minutes, followed by a discussion with the audience. More information, including RSVP, is available on the MN Council of Nonprofits' web site.

Grand Rapids Human Rights Commission invites Commissioner Lindsey to speak on the amendment to ban gay marriage

April 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Davies Hall Theater
Itasca Community College Campus
1851 East Highway 169, Grand Rapids, MN

Commissioner Lindsey will speak about the proposed amendment to ban gay marriage at event sponsored by the Grand Rapids Human Rights Commission. More on this event as details become available.

Local Human Rights-Related Events and Announcements

Black History Month - St. Paul/Ramsey County Speaker Series

Various dates in February

The City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County are hosting a number of events in February in recognition of Black History Month. The theme, "There's another horizon out there," is from a quote by photographer/filmmaker Gordon Parks. Most events will be held at St. Paul City Hall, with additional events at St. Paul public libraries. A complete shedule is available here (PDF 90kb).

African-Americans in Aviation: Then and Now

February 29 at 1:00 to 2:30 pm (free)

Minnesota Historical Society
3M Auditorium
345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102-1906

From the contributions of their inventions, to the height of their flying careers, we celebrate African-Americans in aviation.

Tri-State Human Rights Conference

March 24, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kryzsko Commons, Winona State University
175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN 55987

Co-sponsored by the City of Winona Human Rights Commission, Winona State University and The Advocates for Human Rights, the theme of the conference is: The Changing Faces of Our Region: Developing Professional, Personal, and Social Responsibility and Strategies for Equity and Economic Opportunity. More information on The Avocates for Human Rights web site.

Positive Interactions: Working Effectively with Muslim Employees

May 2, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Hamline University, Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room
1535 Taylor Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104

Registration and fee required.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, MN Chapter (CAIRMN) is hosting a diversity training for employers. This training will cover: employer obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act; Muslim customs and practices; how to enhance inclusion and diversity initiatives in your organization. Registration fee: $120 per person (discounts available for non-profits); breakfast and lunch included. More information on the CAIRMN web site.

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