Diversity Outreach

MNHS is working to engage Twin Cities youth in programming in order to increase their interest in history and the Minnesota Historical Society. MNHS promotes and recruits diverse students for programs that engage them in understanding how public organizations present historical narratives. One of these programs is the American Indian Museum Fellowship program (above). The funds also provide logistical support for diversity outreach efforts, which includes having tables at events and community engagement activities. Events that had an MNHS presence due to this funding include Juneteenth in North Minneapolis; J4 Soccer Tournament in St. Paul's Como Park; La Familia event at St. Paul's Neighborhood House Community Center; Twin Cities Black Film Festival; Cinco De Mayo in St. Paul's West Side; Hmong American Day on St. Paul's Harriet Island; and Twin Cities Pride in downtown Minneapolis. In addition, funds supported cosponsored events at the Minnesota History Center. We also hosted events for the Minneapolis Branch of the NAACP, Youthprise, and Pan-Asian Voice for Equity.