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The purpose of this hub is to bring together resources from across different places and spaces to create one central hub where our network can come to find tools to help us as a collective adapt to and thrive through, the rapid changes in our political, economic, and social environment.
Latest Resources
The Importance of Diverse Spaces
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Karen Bauer of The Forum on the experience of being a Black woman in predominantly white professional spaces and creating spaces that honor Black history.
Black Leadership in Action
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Malik Rucker of V3 Sports on his path from athlete to nonprofit Executive Director and the importance of boards preparing to support Black leaders.
Education and Representation
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Kendrick Walton of The Forum on the value of leadership that reflects the community and the insights Black women bring to nonprofit work.
Diversity Increasing Visibility in the Workplace
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Tanika Fears of Neighborhood House on navigating predominantly white workspaces and the importance of representation in leadership roles.
Focusing on Inclusion Over Diversity
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Maisha Giles of Hamm Clinic on supporting Black leaders and focusing on genuine inclusion rather than diversity alone.
Is Your Workplace Mentally Healthy?
A quiz from NAMI Minnesota for employers to assess whether their workplace culture and policies support employees' mental health.
Mental Illnesses in the Workplace
A NAMI Minnesota fact sheet explaining how mental illnesses can affect employees in the workplace, intended to build understanding among managers and colleagues.
Workplace Accommodations
A NAMI Minnesota fact sheet on workplace accommodations for employees with mental illness, including examples like flexible scheduling and modified duties.