Hey Vistors! 

In this episode, Nadine checks in briefly to highlight Juneteenth, Open Nexus Community Partners Open Road Fund, the Department of Justices report on the Minneapolis Police Department, and ends with the amazing news of being named one of the 2023 Bush Fellows! See the links below for more details on everything shared in this episode! 

1. Juneteenth

2. The Open Road Fund was created to serve Black descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade, especially formerly incarcerated folks, single parents, senior citizens, those living with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and more. Through 2031, Nexus will award $50,000 in grants that can be used for wealth projects, including housing, education, financial well-being, healing, and economic justice. We want to be clear–these grants are not reparations but an opportunity to redistribute resources to our communities to build Black wealth.

   • Info session Thursday, June 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 CST 

3. DOJ Report - MPR takeaways 

   • Report

4. Bush Fellowship The Bush Fellowship is a recognition of fellow's extraordinary accomplishments and support for their potential. It is an investment in fellows, so that they can make a difference in your community. The Fellowship is a flexible grant of up to $100,000 to help fellows strengthen and develop your leadership.

   As a Fellow, I get to define your own vision and create a unique Fellowship plan to learn the skills and build the relationships that will help me make your vision a reality. 

   • MPR Interview w/ Emily Bright Minnesota Now at MPR News