January 2025: MLK Jr. Day
- January 16, 2:30-4 p.m.: Join our virtual celebration and special presentation featuring Dr. Williams' new adapted book King: A Life
Racial Justice MasterClass
The Racial Justice MasterClass is a unique program for corporations and other organizations interested in advancing their work in diversity, equity and inclusion and moving toward racial justice.
The MasterClass is designed to be a continuation in the historical recovery journey and opportunity to join with others in the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to network and advance racial equity. The masterclass will include three educational and inspiring events that will propel you to think differently and make a greater impact in our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
MasterClass Sessions
The Racial Justice MasterClass is a unique program for individuals, corporations, and other organizations interested in advancing their work in diversity, equity and inclusion and moving toward racial justice. The MasterClass is designed to be a continuation in the historical recovery journey and opportunity to join with others in the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to network and advance racial equity. The masterclass will include three educational and inspiring events that will propel you to think differently and make a greater impact in our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
Take action with your organization and join the 2024 RJI MasterClass series. The MasterClass includes three thought-provoking encounters.
MasterClass sessions include a 45-minute educational presentation by Dr. Williams with a Q&A session to follow. Optional supplementary materials will be suggested.
In addition, join us for an in-person "After Class" Social to meet Dr. Williams and others committed to racial justice in our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ while enjoying appetizers and refreshments.
February 2025: Black History Month
- February 18, noon-1 p.m.: Participate in a MasterClass virtual education session.
- February 26, 6-7:30 p.m.: Join our AfterClass: Black History Month Jubilee Celebration at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
June 2025: Celebrating Juneteenth
- June 17, noon-1 p.m.: Join our Juneteenth MasterClass virtual education session.
Don't miss these transformative experiences
How To Participate
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Corporate Partners
Inquire for pricing and details.
Join us as a corporate partner and receive the following benefits:
- Unlimited participants from your organization may attend the MasterClass education session and AfterClass social
- Sponsorship of non-profit leaders, educators, and other racial justice ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ leaders to attend free of charge
- Logo and verbal recognition in the MasterClass education session and AfterClass social, as well as credit on the Racial Justice Initiative website
- Opportunity to have presence at AfterClass social, if desired
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Community Members, Non-Profit Leaders and Educators
Inquire for pricing and details.
Thanks to the generous support of our corporate partners, we are pleased to offer complimentary registration to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ leaders, non-profit leaders, educators, and other individuals to attend virtual MasterClass sessions and AfterClass socials.
Thank you to our MasterClass sponsors
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Delta Dental
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GHR Foundation
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Hennepin County
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Minneapolis Downtown Council
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US Bank Law Division
Contact
Please contact Sara Cotter at sara.cotter@stthomas.edu for additional information on MasterClass including corporate sponsorships, customized engagements, non-profit rates, and complimentary registration for educators.