Legislature needs to invest in housing
Everything starts with home and that is why the Minnesota legislature needs to substantially invest in housing this year. The state of...
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New law will Restore the right to vote for people with felony convictions
On March 3, 2023 Govoner Tim Walz signed a bill into law that will restore the right to vote for felons who have served their jail or...
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Gov. Walz signs ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ bill into law
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Govoner Tim Walz signed a bill into law that will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses....
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Harnessing the Power of Black Wealth
ACER wrapped up Black History Month with a discussion on Building Black Wealth.
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Legislative update; voter and immigrant rights bills pass MN legislature
Recently the Minnesota State Legislature passed bills related to restoring voting rights for felons and allowing undocumented immigrants...
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What the crisis at this Brooklyn Park office building says about the state of black-owned businesses
Since the Brooklyn Executive Plaza was purchased by a new owner in August 2021, the status of the predominantly black immigrant owned...
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Recap: ACER's 2022 Civic Engagement work
Gearing up for the November midterms, this year ACER's Civic Engagement team has been working with community members and partner...
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Denise Butler to be honored with 2022 Top Women in Finance Award
Denise Butler, the Associate Director and Director of Economic and Community Development at Brooklyn Park nonprofit ACER (African Career,...
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A tour of BIPOC Business in Crystal and the brooklyns
ACER hosted a tour of business corridors featuring BIPOC-owned/operated businesses located in the cities of Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and...
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ACER and COPAL receive joint funding for workforce development
CCX reports that ACER and our project partner COPAL received a joint $ 1 million check to fund workforce development in local African and...
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Voter Guide for the November Midterms
The 2022 Midterm Elections are on NOVEMBER 8TH. Here's what you need to know to vote:
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With the proper input, BLRT can benefit businesses and diverse communities
ACER Communications Manager Agnes Omwoyo, writing in the Sun Post, advocates for community engagement in BLRT extension.
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Kings Manor tenants draw attention to pervasive issues at community listening session
After years of frustration Kings Manor tenants, with the help of ACER Housing Organizer Fadumo Mohamed, held a listening session with repres
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Tenants at Kings Manor Apartments in New Hope Raise Concerns
Tenants at a New Hope apartment building are raising concerns, saying work orders are not being met and staff is mistreating them.
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BikeMN and ACER partner for Adult learn-to-ride program
ACER inc. (African Career, Education, and Resources inc.) and BikeMN partnered to provide an adult learn-to-ride bicycling program for...
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accessibility when voting
Watch ACER’s Voting Rights and Information Virtual Seminar hosted by Community Organizer Richard Jennis. Topics Language accessibility...
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Communities Combating Hate statement on buffalo massacre
The Communities Combating Hate Coalition of Minnesota is horrified by the massacre in Buffalo, NY. Our hearts break for the victims and...
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ACER HOLDS VIRTUAL VOTER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
ACER HELD A SERIES OF VIRTUAL VOTER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TO INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING RANKED CHOICE VOTING, VOTER...
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ACER Hosts Economic Development Panel
Monday, April 12 — ACER inc. hosted a zoom webinar, streamed on Facebook, discussing the Twin Cities micro-business landscape and...
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