The Human Rights Commission presents Erica Armstrong Dunbar,
speaker and author of “Never Caught: The Washington’s Relentless Pursuit of
Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge.” The Commission will host a Lunch and
Learn for City Staff and a community lecture and discussion regarding the book
and relevance today 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza (1800 W. Old
Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431).
For more information, contact the Bloomington Human Rights
Commission at 952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740 or humanrights@BloomingtonMN.gov
or visit the City’s websites. Keywords: Black History Month; Erica Dunbar.
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) is a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.
The City of Bloomington recently completed its second year of participation in the program. One of the efforts of the 2017 cohort was to develop a racial equity vision statement for the City of Bloomington. Former Human Rights Commission Chair, Dennis Kane (pictured back row, center) graduated from the 2017 GARE cohort.
Employees are developing plans to take what they have learned to engage a more comprehensive group of employees in the work of racial equity moving forward.
Along with the Human Rights Commission, a team of community members are planning Welcome Meals to be held around the community. The hope of these gatherings is to create a sense of belonging and community, as well as build understanding across cultures in Bloomington. Look for more information on the City's website or contact the Human Rights Commission to get involved.
A retired library manager and teacher who spent 14 years with Bloomington Public Schools, Dennis Kane joined the Bloomington Human Rights Commission in February 2012. Kane finished his third two-year appointment in December. He served as the commission chairperson from 2014 - 2017.
Kane has exemplified strong leadership and dedication to protecting human rights during his time on the commission. Kane has approached sensitive subjects head on and hasn't backed down from tough topics. During his six years of service on the Human Rights Commission, Kane has built a legacy of leadership in advancing equity and protecting human rights.
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Because the Commission and the Office strive to respond to issues impacting Bloomington, we encourage you to report potential human rights issues to the Human Rights staff liaison so that they can be brought to the Commission’s attention.
Bloomington Civic Plaza 952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431
humanrights@BloomingtonMN.gov |