We are excited to honor community volunteer Phyllis Rawls Goff, and former Chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Charles R. Vig for our upcoming Civic Celebration!

Watch now for a primer and a conversation about policies that could be considered to address treaties in Minnesota and create greater opportunities for Indigenous Minnesotans today.

February 8, 2021: Join us for two timely EDTalks addressing the importance of conversation around race and culture with our students.

January 15 Update: The Commission will help shape Saint Paul’s continued work to take a holistic and sustainable approach to building safer outcomes in its neighborhoods.

January 14, 2021: Join us for two inspiring EDTalks on the importance of incorporating an equity lens in education and mental health work.

The Citizens League has been selected by the City of Saint Paul to lead a Community-First Public Safety Commission. The Commission will help shape Saint Paul’s continued work to take a holistic and sustainable approach to building safer outcomes in its neighborhoods.

Listen as we take a deep dive with experts to understand the ways in which the development of I94 disrupted the thriving African American/Black community in the Rondo Neighborhood

Over the years, Comcast Twin Cities has made clear their commitment to civic leadership. On the eve of our #MNCivicLeader event, for which they are a sponsor, we thought it was a good time to ask what civic leadership means to them.

Tom Weber is joined by Minnesota politics reporters Briana Bierschbach from the Star Tribune and Ricardo Lopez from the Minnesota Reformer as we discuss the implications of the 2020 election season.

November 19: We’re recognizing and celebrating people who stepped up, helped out, and made a difference in their community.

The Citizens League is providing its team with a paid day off from work to engage in Election Day activities such as voting or volunteering as part of the election process.

Host Tom Weber covers all the ways to vote (safely!) with Secretary of State Steve Simon.

October 21: Join us for a robust conversation on amending the state constitution to help ensure quality education for all students.

October 5: Join two inspiring EDTalks on how to address misperceptions and reshape our systems to best support Black youth.

Join our virtual event September 25th to hear from our panel about the ways structural racism in the healthcare system impact maternal health outcomes for Black women, how social isolation and loneliness impact Black mothers, and ways to get involved in the conversation and create a more equitable healthcare system.

With great enthusiasm, the Citizens League Board of Directors has approved the following slate of board candidates for 2021!