We encourage taking personal initiative to learn about systemic racism through engaging in educational resources, and to connect with regional anti-racist organizations to become active in social justice initiatives.
Dish Events
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Maverick Diversity Institute
The Maverick Diversity Institute offers challenging and unique workshops and programs that will help you to become a diversity certified expert on inclusivity, access, and equity in your workplace and classroom environment
YWCA
Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For more information about their opportunities, please visit their website
BEAM
Educating people about racial and cultural diversity through businesses, organizations, schools, families, and individuals. “Love first and everything else will follow.” For more information about their opportunities, please visit their website
Gender and Women's Studies
The Gender & Women's Studies Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato contributes to feminist and social concerns through undergraduate and graduate degree programs and courses.
Kessel Peace Institute
The Kessel Peace Institute, named for faculty emeriti Dr. Abbas Kessel is dedicated to the study and promotion of peace at all levels of society from the individual to the global community.
Wacipi Group
Wacipi - The Mahkato Mdewakanton Association is a gathering of nations to celebrate and honor our traditions and ancestors; to reconcile and build bridges between all nations through education, storytelling, and sharing Dakota Indian culture
Unidos MN
Unidos MN (also known as Navigate MN) is a grassroots organization that builds power for Minnesota's working families to advance social gender, racial and economic justice for all.
GMDC
The Greater Mankato Diversity Council (GMDC) exists to enhance the Mankato area’s commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming community through diversity education. Our mission is to provide diversity education as a catalyst for social and economic success.
Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato Area
Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato is a non-partisan group dedicated to positive, progressive action to make people’s lives better and to create a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world. We seek to bring people together and inform, inspire, and empower members to take action.
Solidarity Network of MN
Solidarity Network of MN’s mission is to share events and opportunities to be in solidarity with communities who need support, share educational information, share good examples of solidarity, and encourage respectful discussions of how to be in solidarity with others
NAACP
Mankato Chapter serves as a voice, support system, and conduit supporting residents of Mankato, as well as an agency working to build membership numbers to form an official charter for the city of Mankato. We work under the guidance and director of the national office.
ACLU
Founded in 1952 as the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Minnesota continues to promote, protect, and extend the civil liberties and civil rights of people in Minnesota through litigation, lobbying, and community engagement
