Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative

03/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s conversation with our guest speaker Dr. Yohuru Williams of the Racial Justice Initiative at St Thomas University (https://www.stthomas.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/racial-justice-initiative/)

A special shout out to M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital for being our host. We hope that this is the first of many more community conversations this year.

If you’d like to ensure you hear about future events- sign up for our mailing list at https://woodburyequitycollab.com

03/19/2025

Looks like the universe is looking out for us— this Snow forecast has shifted south for tomorrow. (Not that it would have stopped us anyway)

We can’t wait to see you at our event. Please allow yourself a few extra minutes to check in at the front desk- all hospital visitors need a pass. More info:

A Community Conversation on Racial Justice with Dr. Yohuru Williams

The Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative invites you to a powerful evening of education, dialogue, and community building at our upcoming Speaker Series event: Six Degrees of Segregation featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams.
Event Details:📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – Community Dinner & Small Group Discussion
📍 Location: M-Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Auditorium, 1925 Woodwinds Dr., St Paul, MN 55125
🎟 Free event, but registration is required.

https://woodbury.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=1264

03/17/2025

Last call to register for our live event -- A Community Conversation on Racial Justice with Dr. Yohuru Williams--this Wednesday! We have 85 people registered so far, and expect this to be a great evening of learning and time of community connection. Register here: https://woodbury.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=1264

03/03/2025

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Woodbury Neighbors celebrating. Learn more about Ramadan from this TPT video.

528 likes, 14 comments. “Ramadan Mubarak! We spoke with Chef Jamal Hashi, featured in Season 1 of “Relish,” about the basics of Ramadan. Sending love to Muslim communities near and far!”

03/01/2025

Great work to the BSU at East Ridge and all the volunteers who made the Roots & Rhythm Event possible! 🎶

02/28/2025

Shout out to one of our partner organizations The Grove United Methodist Church - they are hosting a small group study on “How to Fight Racism” for Lent and will be joining our March 19 event as one of thr sessions.

Register: https://www.timetosignup.com/thegrovemnchurch/sheet/1368684/

02/28/2025

🌟 Meet Our Speaker: Dr. Yohuru Williams 🌟
We are honored to welcome Dr. Yohuru Williams, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas, to our One Woodbury Speaker Series event.
Dr. Williams has been featured on CNN, NPR, and The History Channel, and he brings a wealth of knowledge on racial justice, history, and systemic inequities.
📅 March 19, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – Community Dinner & Discussion
📍 M-Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Auditorium
🎟 Free event, registration required
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage in meaningful discussion!
📌 Register now: https://woodbury.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=1264

02/25/2025

📢 Join Us for an Essential Community Conversation 📢
The Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative invites you to a free event featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams, a national leader in racial justice education.
📅 March 19, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – Community Dinner & Discussion
📍 M-Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Auditorium
🎟 Free event, registration required

Dr. Williams will explore six key areas where racial disparities persist, challenging us to reflect and take action for a more just future.

Secure your spot today: https://woodbury.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=1264

03/31/2024

Join SoWashCo Schools for their 2nd Annual Multicultural Celebration on Friday, May 10 from 6-9 p.m. at East Ridge High School. There is no official program – this will feel more like an open community fair, where people can learn, interact, and experience at your own pace! There will be performances, arts and crafts, food, fashion, games and more from the cultures that make up our amazing community. Attendees will receive one meal ticket that is redeemable at one of the food vendors, with additional food items available for purchase. This event is free and all are welcome!

Get Involved at the Multicultural Celebration
They are looking for volunteers to create exhibits for the event to celebrate the diversity that makes up our SoWashCo community. They want to feature the voices of SoWashCo students, families, staff, or classrooms who want to share about who they are. To learn more or to apply to be featured at the event, please click this link below. If you have any questions, please reach out to SoWashCo’s DEI Director, James Magee ([email protected])

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSY0NU-GFpatTV7CMrWmHIM3B3c8Od0z4Hb4OhAPMSpIduecTCCTj1CCmQ0uE9IvJUwWpT59ltu7JZ2/pub

10/19/2023