Thank you to all who attended last night's engagement session! Discussions focused on centering the voices of Black Minneapolis residents in the shaping of a consent decree in response to MPD being found culpable of racial discrimination in their policing.

RFP: AALF is in search of partner to conduct research and provide data analysis regarding African Americans in the state to inform the United By Black initiative. Applications may be submitted through August 5th. For more information, please visit us at: bit.ly/3cHHTxL

Interested in connecting with fellow community members while learning more about AALF Twin Cities? Join us virtually on August 11th for our monthly meet-up series, designed for prospective and current AALF contributors. All are welcome, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3cMdKO9

Our 2022 JRJLA Torchbearer application is now live! JRJLA leverages the time and talents of established African American leaders, dedicated to mentoring, advocating and championing other leaders. To learn more and to apply, please visit us at: bit.ly/3zuRtfg

AALF Twin Cities announced today that its board of directors has unanimously selected Adair Mosley as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. For more information and to read the full press release, please visit us at: bit.ly/3zZNibz

Are you ready to get what you desire? Join us for our GRIT Webinar session, Getting What You Want: Mastering the Art & Science of Negotiation. Learn the strategies, tools, and skills needed to succeed in business and personal negotiations. bit.ly/3dFgywX

Are you interested in mentoring emerging Black leaders within the Twin Cities? Our 2022 JRJLA Torchbearer application is now live! To learn more and to apply, please visit us at: bit.ly/3zuRtfg

Interested in connecting with fellow community members while learning more about AALF Twin Cities? Join us virtually on Sept. 8th for our monthly meet-up series, designed for prospective and current AALF contributors. All are welcome, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3cmuKKW

AALF Twin Cities is pleased to announce our 2022 Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy fellows. Please join us in extending a congratulations to this year's cohort! Check back through Wednesday of this week as we share more about our incoming fellows.

Interested in connecting with fellow community members while learning more about AALF Twin Cities? Join us virtually on Sept. 8th for our monthly meet-up series, designed for prospective and current AALF contributors. All are welcome, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3cmuKKW

Join us on October 6th for an informative and engaging networking event which will provide an opportunity to connect with our growing community of contributors! All are welcome and we encourage you to bring a colleague or friend, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3QkP2Cw

Join us on Oct. 6th for an engaging networking event which will provide an opportunity to connect with our growing community of contributors and Black professionals! All are welcome and we encourage you to bring a colleague or friend, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3QkP2Cw

Tomorrow - Don't miss an opportunity to master the art of negotiation with David Edgerton! Registration for this free event is open here: bit.ly/3dFgywX

Join us live next Thursday! Connect with fellow Twin Cities Black professionals and stay for a panel discussion centered around amplifying Black voices in public safety & employment in MN. For speaker bios & to RSVP for this free event, visit us at: bit.ly/3fa5GaT

Last call! Expand your network; enjoying great discussion, appetizers, and live music by Kelz at The Square MN this Thursday, October 6th. For more information and to RSVP for this free event, please visit us at: bit.ly/3CycSa8

Join us on November 3rd with D’Angelos Svenkeson, CEO, NEOO Partners! This free webinar session is designed to provide attendees with tools to overcome imposter syndrome using practical solutions from home. For more information please visit: bit.ly/3EqD7R2

The 2022 Midterm Elections are less than one month away on Nov. 8th. Learn more about how to register to vote & find answers to common election questions with our nonpartisan voter resource guide: bit.ly/3Mks4Lb

Find answers to common election questions with our nonpartisan voter resource guide; featuring information published by the MN Secretary of State: bit.ly/3CLWMIW Make sure to also register for our upcoming post-election discussion on Nov. 10th:bit.ly/3eGd3ar

AALF was pleased to honor Dr. Josie R. Johnson, "First Lady of Minnesota Civil Rights" & the namesake of our Leadership Academy, with the first AALF Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you, Dr. Johnson for your time & continued contributions to the advancement of our community.

Join us next Thursday as we discuss the results of the Midterm Elections & implications for key issues affecting Black Minnesotans: bit.ly/3zGpBpg We're thrilled to be facilitating in partnership with Cheniqua Johnson, local community organizer & political strategist!