Black Lives Matter: A Movement in Context

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,030
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2016
End Date
February 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
It’s been called one of the most vibrant protest movements in recent history and it’s attracted its share of critics as well. Join Macalester Professor Duchess Harris as she talks about the historical roots of the Black Lives Matter movement in this three-part series.
Project Details
369 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,030
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,030
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of an important era of Minnesota history; enhanced recognition of the Library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

It’s been called one of the most vibrant protest movements in recent history and it’s attracted its share of critics as well. Patrons joined Macalester Professor Duchess Harris as she talked about the historical roots of the Black Lives Matter movement in this three-part series. (2/2 - 116 people)(2/9 - 125 people)(2/16 - 128 people)

Source of Additional Funds

OLLI of the U of M

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200