Minneapolis, MN, Nov 9. / V-Newswire/ On November 12th, 2009 the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability 2009 Regional Equity Series and Reception will be held at The Capri Theater in North Minneapolis. Angela Glover-Blackwell, President and CEO of PolicyLink, will be the key-note speaker. Glover-Blackwell works to bring equity issues into the public arena on a daily basis.
This is the final event of the 2009 Regional Equity Series on Strengthening our Regional Equity Agenda. The topic of discussion will focus on how the Twin Cities maximize existing strengths and networks to place racial justice and equity issues at the center of regional priorities.
A local panel will discuss the trends emerging in the Twin Cities that will contribute to — as well as those that are barriers to — a stronger regional equity movement. Panelists will include State Representative Jeff Hayden, Andriana Abariotes of Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Louis King of Summit Academy OIC and Ed Goetz of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs.
There will also be time to meet and greet Glover-Blackwell at the Alliance’s 15th Anniversary reception. Photo exhibit immediately following the afternoon event. Stick around for food and refreshments, conversation and community art!
About PolicyLink
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing economic and social equity by Lifting Up What Works.®
Founded in 1999, PolicyLink connects the work of people on the ground to the creation of sustainable communities of opportunity that allow everyone to participate and prosper. Such communities offer access to quality jobs, affordable housing, good schools, transportation, and the benefits of healthy food and physical activity.
Guided by the belief that those closest to the nation’s challenges are central to finding solutions, PolicyLink relies on the wisdom, voice, and experience of local residents and organizations. Lifting Up What Works is our way of focusing attention on how people are working successfully to use local, state, and federal policy to create conditions that benefit everyone, especially people in low-income communities and communities of color. We share our findings and analysis through our publications, website and online tools, convenings, national summits, and in briefings with national and local policymakers.
Our work is grounded in the conviction that equity—just, fair, and green inclusion—must drive all policy decisions.
Both of these events are free, but an RSVP is required.
Strengthening Our Regional Equity Movement
3- 5 pm
Thursday, November 12
Capri Theater, Minneapolis
Free event, registration required
Please register at
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/322/personalopt1.asp?formid=event&c=6870776
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