Printable version 38th Street & Chicago Avenue: The Intersection of Healing and Hope by Dominic J. Ledesma Watching footage of George Floyd’s murder hit close to home for me, literally and figuratively. While I grew up in the East Metro Area of the Twin Cities, I was familiar the exact intersection where his life was […]
Printable version Civil Rights Reviews Show Progress & Opportunities by Kim Waldman, Compliance Coordinator & Equity Strategist I recently had the pleasure to meet colleagues in 12 Extension offices while conducting this year’s civil rights reviews. All reviews had three main components: 1) auditing documentation, 2) learning about how local context informs efforts to expand […]
Printable version Focus on accessibility: Anatomy of a disability accommodation by Heather Stelljes, Division of Extension Access Consultant In February, Ozaukee County 4-H prepared to start its Dog Project at the Ozaukee County Fair Grounds. The building was reserved, and youth started signing up, including a youth that uses a wheelchair. While the building itself […]
Printable version Checking in following the Chauvin trial verdict by Dominic J. Ledesma On April 20, a jury found former Minneapolis police offer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd on May 25 of last year. Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges that were brought against him by the State of Minnesota. Unfortunately, Floyd’s murder […]
Printable version 30 years of civil rights for people with disabilities: Celebrating the ADA by Heather Stelljes, Division of Extension Access Consultant In what was a challenging summer regarding racial justice, violence, and health disparities among BIPOC, there was one strong reminder that organization, protesting, allyship and advocacy does create lasting change. On July 26, […]
Printable version OAIC’s primary charge is to lead organizational strategies that improve Extension’s institutional commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity in our programming. Our charge is rooted in the need to prepare a 21st century workforce to address 21st century issues in a 21st century society. So, what has the OAIC been working on in […]
