What we need to think about when we think about equity
One thing I’ve learned working in diversity, equity and inclusion is meaningful change can uncover angst, resentment and racism. It’s also easy to make mistakes.
July 13, 2023
Tag: In the Burroughs
We’re proud of the kid experts on our Gender Health team. The work they do is imperative.
As some states restrict access to gender health care, Children’s Minnesota remains committed to providing gender health care for kids. Two Children’s Minnesota leaders discuss
June 19, 2023
Please donate blood. Especially if you are Black.
It’s understandable why many African Americans don’t donate blood. At one point in our history, we were turned away. But this Juneteenth, I urge you
June 16, 2023
If we’re going to eliminate racial disparities in our state, Minnesota’s business community has to be on board. Our state’s future depends on it.
“Our economy depends on us addressing the disparities that Black people face,” says Tiffani Daniels, leader of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity, formed
May 17, 2023
If health equity were easy to achieve, we’d have done it by now! But the last few years have helped us move forward.
“The biggest obstacle associated with (health equity) work is resourcing it properly. And this work must also be situated in the organization at a level
May 10, 2023
Black maternal health: we must protect Black women through our transformative actions because mere words are no longer enough
Symbolic and performative gestures are no longer acceptable when it comes to Black maternal health disparities. In Minnesota the statistics are startling. In honor of
April 12, 2023
Equity action: starting at the top
“What can I do?” is a question I often hear. I hear it from people who want to create an equitable world, but don’t know
March 13, 2023
Black history is American history. Meet my heroes.
Kids need people they can look up to. People who look like them. American heroes like Roy, Nellie and Rose Mary.
February 7, 2023
Equity mistakes, Part 2. We can’t say that, or can we?
We all make mistakes. In Part 2 of this blog, our kid experts discuss more common mistakes related to equity and identity.
December 9, 2022
