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Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative
About the Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative
The Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative (HREI) is a collaborative effort creating opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of race, equity and diversity and promoting a sense of community that welcomes and values all residents. Members include:
- The City of Hopkins
- The Gethsemane Lutheran Church
- The Hopkins Public Schools
- The Police Department
Read more about Race Equity in Hopkins.
Upcoming Events
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Previous Event Recordings
Our videos can be found on our Facebook Page or Youtube Channel.
HREI Town Hall Forum Community Policing Today
Join the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative for a virtual conversation on policing in our local communities, featuring a panelist discussion moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Bill Wells.
Panelists include:
Brent Johnson, Hopkins Police Chief
Mike Harcey, St. Louis Park Police Chief
Scott Boerboom, Minnetonka Police Chief
HREI Presents Jim Crow of the North - September 9, 2020
Join HREI for a special screening and discussion of the TPT documentary, "Jim Crow of the North", revealing the history and impact of racist real estate covenants in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The Conversation also includes discussion on the future and affordable housing.
Panel discussion moderated by Bill Wells featuring:
- Dan Bergin, Producer, Jim Crow of the North;
- Dr. Kirsten Delegard, Project Director, Mapping Prejudice Project;
- Kersten Elverum, Director of Planning & Economic Development City of Hopkins
Racial Disparities: [Not] In my Neighborhood?! - June 29, 2020
Join the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative for a virtual conversation on racial dispartities in West Metro neighborhoods, featuring a panelist discussion moderated by Bill Wells.
Panelists include:
- Al Nuness, Para Professional and Director, Invictus Leadership Group
- Bishop David E. Johnson, Senior Pastor, Grace Apostolic Church
- Kissy Coakley, City Council Member, City of Minnetonka
- Dr. Kirsten Delegard, Director/Co-Founder, Mapping Prejudice Project
- Julia Ross, Joint Community Police Partnership, Hopkins Police Department
- Astein K. Osei, Superintendent, St. Louis Park Public Schools
Give the Gift of a Better Community
For donation, please fill out the Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative Donation Form.
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Grants Awarded
The Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative recently awarded seven micro grants to fund programs designed to engage Hopkins students and community members in projects and activities that align with the initiative’s purpose and goals.
More information about the awards is available here.
Resources
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Julia Ross
Community Outreach LiaisonPhone: 952-548-6428
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Ari Lenz
Assistant City ManagerPhone: 952-548-6303