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Racial Justice MasterClass

The Racial Justice Initiative and proudly present the 2024 MasterClass series.

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 community 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 community.

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 community 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 community.

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 community while enjoying appetizers and refreshments.

February 2025: Black History Month

  • February 18: Participate in a MasterClass virtual education session.
  • February 26: Join our AfterClass: Black History Month Jubilee Celebration at St. Thomas.

June 2025: Celebrating Juneteenth

    • June 17: Join our Juneteenth MasterClass virtual education session.

Don't miss these transformative experiences

How To Participate

  • 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 community 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
  • 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 community leaders, non-profit leaders, educators, and other individuals to attend virtual MasterClass sessions and AfterClass socials.

Thank you to our MasterClass sponsors

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Logo

    Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • CHS logo

    CHS

  • Delta Dental logo

    Delta Dental

  • Hennepin County logo

    Hennepin County

  • Minneapolis Downtown Council logo

    Minneapolis Downtown Council

  • Target logo

    Target

  • US Bank Logo

    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.