News By Category: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Deadline For Martin Luther King Human Rights Contest Is Tomorrow
November 30, 2020
This year’s contest theme is “Allyship,” and students are asked to build on Dr King’s passion and leadership to answer the question “What does it mean to be a good ally in the world today?” Submissions are due Dec 1, 4 pm. 
Deadline To Apply For The Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund Is Dec 18
November 12, 2020
The deadline to the apply for the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund is a little over one month away. Applications can be found on the City website.
Listen To Mayor Shep Harris’ Interview On MPR News Online
November 9, 2020
Golden Valley Mayor Shep Harris was featured as a guest on Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News with Angela Davis Thur, Nov 5 to discuss the positive steps that Golden Valley is taking to address racial inequality and equity.
HRC Sponsoring Robbinsdale Schools Community Education Programs
November 6, 2020
The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission is sponsoring multiple programs through Robbinsdale Schools Community Education, and residents are encouraged to sign up and participate.
Deadline For HRC’s Martin Luther King Human Rights Contest Less Than One Month Away
November 5, 2020
To bring the conversation of human rights to a younger audience, the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission has expanded its annual Martin Luther King Human Rights Contest to accept submissions from students in grades K–12. All students who live in Golden Valley, attend a school in Golden Valley, or attend a Robbinsdale Area District or Hopkins District school.
Golden Valley Mayor To Appear On MPR News With Angela Davis Nov 5
November 3, 2020
Golden Valley Mayor Shep Harris will be a guest on Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News with Angela Davis Thur, Nov 5, 11 am–noon, to discuss the positive steps some suburbs, like Golden Valley, are taking to address racial inequality and equity.
Applications Now Open For The Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund
October 19, 2020
The Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund is now accepting applications from local organizations that support youth-focused services, recreation programs, and facilities in Golden Valley. Established in 2020 by the Joynes family to celebrate the life of Noah Joynes, one priority of Noah’s Fund is to support the improvement or addition of community youth recreation facilities.
Three Days Left To Apply For The Police Commission Task Force
October 16, 2020
The City is encouraging residents to apply for its new Police Commission Task Force before the deadline Oct 19, 2020.
Sign Up HRC Sponsored Robbinsdale Schools Community Education Courses
October 14, 2020
The Golden Valley Human Rights Commissions has partnered with Robbinsdale Schools Community Education to sponsor a few of its upcoming programs. Residents are encouraged to sign up and participate.
HRC’s Martin Luther King Human Rights Contest Now Open To All Grade Levels
October 14, 2020
To bring the conversation of human rights to a younger audience, the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission has expanded its annual Martin Luther King Human Rights Contest to accept submissions from all grade levels, K–12. The deadline to enter is Dec 1, 2020 and winners will be announced Dec 10, 2020. K–5 and 6–12 winners will receive a cash prize.
