Yohuru Williams speaking

Racial Justice MasterClass

The Racial Justice Initiative and Melrose Toro Center for Principled Leadership 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 2024: Black History Month

  • February 15: Participate in a MasterClass virtual education session focusing on the Civil Rights Act of 1964
    Register now.
  • February 21: Join our AfterClass Social – An Evening at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, featuring a reception and discussion of selected pieces with Dr. Yohuru Williams and Dr. Christopher Michaelson
    Register now.

June 2024: Celebrating Juneteenth

  • June 5: Join us for lunch, panel discussion and matinee performance of “Skeleton Crew” at the Guthrie Theatre
    Register now.
  • June 19: Participate in a MasterClass virtual education session on the history and ongoing importance of Juneteenth
    Register now.

Fall 2024

This MasterClass will emphasize voting as we head into election season. Stay tuned for more details!

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How To Participate

  • Corporate Partners

    $10,000 per session

    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

    Complimentary registration

    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.

     

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.