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Minn. advocate for racial, gender equity is first in our ‘Inspired Conversations’ dialogue about race Gail Rosenblum, Star Tribune © Star Tribune/Star Tribune/RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII - Star Tribune/Star Tribune/TNS Raie Gessesse At 22, Raie Gessesse isn't waiting to inspire change. Appointed by former Gov. Mark Dayton, she served as a member of the first-ever Young Women's Cabinet, working to elevate the voices of future female leaders, and received a $2,500 microgrant to invest in her vision as a Women's Foundation of Minnesota Innovator. She currently trains young wome...

Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Takes the Mic A collaboration with #SHARETHEMICMN aims to amplify the voices of young women working to overcome opportunity gaps by pairing them with business leaders. Two local organizations focused on advancing women of color are teaming up to amplify the work, lives, and stories of young BIPOC leaders in Minnesota. Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and #SHARETHEMICMN, an effort launched last summer, have embarked on a three-month collaboration, that places junior leaders at the center of conversations and solutions by pairing them with state chang...