MN Civil Rights History Center
Summary:
A center that displays the history and struggle of civil rights for all the populations of Minnesota, current and past (Native American, African American, Hispanic, Hmong, Jewish, Muslim, Somali, etc). This center will contribute to the richness of MN culture by displaying the diversity of Minnesotans and unite all Minnesotans by emphasizing the struggle Minnesotans experienced in attaining such rights.
About You
About You
First Name
Saly
Last Name
Abd Alla
City
Minneapolis
County
Hennepin
Country
United States, MN, Hennepin County
Website (if you have one)
Names of others who helped contribute to my idea
Lori Saroya
How did you hear about the Forever Saint Paul Challenge?
About Your Organization (if applicable)
Organization Name (if applicable)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations-MN
Organization Website
Organization Phone
612-206-3360
Organization Address
2021 E. Hennepin Ave.
City
Minneapolis
Organization Country
United States, MN, Hennepin County
Your idea
Title of your idea
MN Civil Rights History Center
Give us the highlights of your idea for making Saint Paul great (2,000 characters maximum or approx. 250 words)
A center that displays the history and struggle of civil rights for all the populations of Minnesota, current and past (Native American, African American, Hispanic, Hmong, Jewish, Muslim, Somali, etc). This center will contribute to the richness of MN culture by displaying the diversity of Minnesotans and unite all Minnesotans by emphasizing the struggle Minnesotans experienced in attaining such rights.
Website address (if applicable)
Innovation
What makes your idea different or unexpected? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
It connects history and present and sheds light on issues we are sometimes hesitant to discuss. It seeks to unite Minnesotans as well as educate them and engage them in a discussion that is as relevant today as it was during the Civil Rights Movement.
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
How will your idea make a difference in Saint Paul? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
It will educate the people of St. Paul as well as all Minnesotans on the rich civil rights history and culture of Minnesota. It will unit all Minnesotans under a common struggle for rights, and engage them in a conversation about how this struggle still exists for certain groups today and what we can do to ensure these rights moving forward.
Sustainability
Why do you think people will recognize or remember your idea after it comes to life? How might it inspire others to do something similar in their community? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
It will raise awareness about current issues and inspire community members to engage in political and legal discussion to ensure equal rights for all. It will inspire a sense of justice and unity among community members and motivate them to be active in the current civil rights issues.
 | jandayangacho2013 jandayangacho2013 said: History should be preserved because this is the reason why we are here right now. - Aldo Disorbo about this Competition Entry. - 2573 days ago read more > |
 | Saly Abd Alla updated this Competition Entry. - 2845 days ago |
 | Saly Abd Alla submitted this idea. - 2845 days ago |
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