KMOJCast

Edgar Alfonso, Director of Engagement for Minneapolis Public Schools joins Freddie Bell and Chantel SInGs. He has details on the District's School Finder Fair.

Malik Rucker, Executive Director of V3 Sports in Minneapolis, shares details about a significant milestone reached concerning the new facility. 

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter reflects on various initiatives implemented to support area residents. 

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  Thursday, January 11, 2024 Achieving the Dream Conference
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    Half-day conference for equity practitioners. 
  • Dr. Yohuru Williams will serve as the keynote speaker
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  Friday, January 12, 2024 Youth Empowerment Summit
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    A day filled with interactive and youth-led activities, centering interests, talents, and contributions of young leaders and the future of Minnesota.
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  Saturday, January 13, 2024 Gathering for Service (several locations across the state)
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    We’re asking that community come together to advance the dream
  • Opportunity to be proactive, volunteer at a number of non profit organization across the state
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  State of Minnesota Career Fair, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in St. Paul:
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    Abundance of great jobs with the State of Minnesota
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    Classes on resume tips and career management will also be offered. 
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  Sunday, January 14, 2024 Connections for Hope (several locations across the state)
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    Minnesotans will have the opportunity to attend community-led gatherings focused on making connections across difference and hope. 
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    Multicultural and multifaith
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  Monday, January 15, 2024
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    Flagship event!
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    Performances from the amazingly talented Robbinsdale Area Schools FAIR School - Crystal Student Choir and Dance Team. The legendary Billy Steele and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 
  • The event will conclude with a fireside chat with Caroline A. Wanga (CEO of Essence) and special guest Houston White Jr.  It’s accessible cart and ASL services are available.
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Who should attend these events?

• There’s something for everyone. Everything is family friendly and of course free. 
• MLK weekend is sort of like the great Minnesota family reunion, come out and reconnect with community.
• If you’re new, it's also a great chance to make connections.
• This is the must attend event of the year.

What’s the best source of information?

• Our website: https://mn.gov/oeoa/
• Our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/mnmlkholiday/

   The 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast takes place on MLK Day, Monday, January 15 from 8-9:30 a.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.) as an in- person event at the Convention Center.

o   General Mills in partnership with UNCF, has hosted this community celebration for 34 years and it’s become one of the largest MLK breakfasts in the U.S.

o   We continue to be committed to making the breakfast widely accessible so for those not able to join in person, the full recorded program will be available at mlkbreakfast.com later in the week. It’s a great opportunity to watch with family, friends, even coworkers.