Member Voices
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
Staying Grounded in Cultural Knowledge and Wellness Practices
MACC Conversations podcast episode featuring Elder Atum Azzahir (Cultural Wellness Center) and AsaleSol Young (Housing in Action), discussing how staying connected to culture, identity, and community supports wellness and helps prevent burnout in human services work.
Leading with Cultural and Lived Experience
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Sipra Jha, Shelter Director at Asian Women United of Minnesota, on her journey as an immigrant and how cultural practices, compassion, and teamwork shape her leadership in supporting survivors of domestic violence.
Identifying Talent for Leadership Roles
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Brittany Seidel of FamilyWise Services on identifying and developing internal talent for leadership roles, including how mentorship, trust, and treating mistakes as learning opportunities support employee advancement.
Black Leadership in Unsettling Times: Finding Joy and Establishing Boundaries
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Khadijah Cooper of Annex Teen Clinic on leading as a Black woman during uncertain times, prioritizing team well-being and boundaries, and using joy as a source of resilience.
Full Cost Contracts and Fair Housing Wages
MACC Conversations podcast episode with Simpson Housing's Steve Horsfield and Christina Jacobson on paying staff a living wage, building shelter and housing with dignity, and why government contracts need to cover the true cost of services.
More Than Swim Lessons: Building Black-Centered Spaces in North Minneapolis
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Linda Bryant of V3 Sports on building a Black-centered 'third space' in North Minneapolis focused on swimming, wellness, and community belonging.
Black-Centered Spaces: Building Freedom in North Minneapolis
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Janeen Dednam-Wright of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center on the center's century-long role supporting education, economic mobility, and Black cultural belonging in North Minneapolis.
The Power of Place: Phyllis Wheatley’s Legacy in North Minneapolis
MACC Conversations (Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact) episode with Bryan Tyner, CEO of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, reflecting on the center's 102-year legacy and its role in youth and family opportunity in North Minneapolis.