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Advancing Equity Through Advocacy
In 2025, our legislative agenda focuses on critical issues such as education, economic mobility, and protecting our democracy. Read this story to learn more.
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The State of Minnesota Nonprofits
Watch this video to learn about new insights into Minnesota's nonprofit landscape.
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A Message from Our CEO
We can’t know what we will face over the next century, or even the next few years. What we do know is that none of us can, or should, shoulder the challenges alone, which means we need to continue to grow our generous community.
Communities are stronger when everyone participates in public discussion and decision-making about issues that affect their lives and our society as a whole. Explore how we partner with others to foster civic engagement, discourse, and advocacy.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Fourth Generation
Learn about Fourth Generation’s work to strengthen our community.
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Hope in the Struggle
Josie Johnson’s memoir digs into how she became one of the most well-known civil rights activists in Minnesota – fighting for fairness in voting, housing, education, and employment.
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Minnesota Foundations Unite to Push for Racial Justice
Minnesota’s strong philanthropic and nonprofit sector has its own problems with racial inequities.
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Fourth Generation Awards $76,000 in Climate Justice Grants
Fourth Generation wrapped up its 10th grantmaking cycle by awarding $76,000 in grants to eight local organizations.
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Christian Picciolini and Keith Ellison
Chanda, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and former neo-Nazi Christian Picciolini sat down to talk about the rise of hate and how we can best prevent extremism.
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White Fragility
This New York Times best-selling book written by Robin DiAngelo explores the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged.
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Abundant Cities brings together innovators working in Minneapolis and around the country to define new visions for urban areas. Join a cohort of changemakers who will help the best new ideas become reality here in Minneapolis.
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