Survey was to solicit input from constituents and stakeholders
Current policy initiatives of the Council on Black Minnesotans
To help determine the Councils policy priorities for 2015 legislative session
Survey was sent electronically to 1500 recipients
140 respondents
Providing a basis for a 90 percent confidence in the applicability of the data The purpose of our community focus group discussions was to collect information to ensure people of African heritage benefit from policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota.
It followed Mohammed Dougal and Richard Kruegers discussion modal which requires approximately 5-7 people who have some common characteristics
Conducted by a trained interviewer
Saint Paul (2), Minneapolis 2), Duluth (2), Rochester (2), Mankato (1), Faribault (1) and Saint Cloud (2)
Number of Participants: 55 MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ALLOPHILIA Survey Results 150 respondents September 2014
Survey Results 140 respondents September 2014
MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ALLOPHILIA Questions Themes What do you feel are some of the advantages of having the Council on Black Minnesotans work at the legislature to ensure the concerns of African Heritage people are addressed by the governor and the legislature? An Entity To Go With Ideas, Educating The Community, Address Disparities, Local Staff Representation Is Needed What are some of the key African Heritage concerns that need to be addressed by the legislature and governor? Jobs/Economic Development, Housing, Education, Criminal Justice/Civil Rights, Cultural Preservation What are some key actions that need to be taken to ensure the legislature and the governor address those concerns? Sustained Communications, Partnerships, Coalitions, Mobilize
What are some of the main messages the legislature and the governor need to hear to ensure they understand how these concern affect the African heritage communitys quality of life?
Inclusion, Prevention, End Stereotyping, Self- Determination, Common Good What are some of the main messages the council on Black Minnesotans need to take to the governor and legislature to ensure they understand how these concerns affect the African Heritage communitys quality of life? Equality, Rights, Encouragement, Training, Empower, Resources Are there changes you like to see to the Council on Black Minnesotans proposed enabling legislation?
Name Locations Out State, Unify Our Voice How are you willing to help the Council on Black Minnesotans with its work to ensure the governor and legislature address concerns of the African Heritage community?
Help With Awareness, Go To Capitol, Mobilize, Unify Are there any other important things need to be considered related to the legislature and governor addressing the concern of the African Heritage community?
Cultural Awareness, Meet With People Where They Are, Action, Speak Out
Focus Group Aggregate Theme Results 55 Participants 7 cities
MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ALLOPHILIA Questions Themes What do you feel are some of the advantages of having the Council on Black Minnesotans work at the legislature to ensure the concerns of African Heritage people are addressed by the governor and the legislature? It gives us people that represent our concerns. Can help communities solve problems the way they want them to be solved. Can go directly to the governor and legislators. What are some of the key African Heritage concerns that need to be addressed by the legislature and governor? Affordable Housing. Not Enough Housing. Jobs, Crime Prevention Programs. Too Many Of Our Kids Being Put In Jail. A Cultural Center What are some key actions that need to be taken to ensure the legislature and the governor address those concerns? Open Office in Mankato. Build Coalitions With Outstate Communities & the Metro. Mobilize People to the Capitol to Support the Legislation
What are some of the main messages the legislature and the governor need to hear to ensure they understand how these concern affect the African heritage communitys quality of life?
We are United. We Need Quick Action Because Issues Are Important What are some of the main messages the council on Black Minnesotans need to take to the governor and legislature to ensure they understand how these concerns affect the African Heritage communitys quality of life? Name Mankato As A Location For An Outstate Council Office Are there changes you like to see to the Council on Black Minnesotans proposed enabling legislation?
Offer Training In Citizenship/Civic Engagement How are you willing to help the Council on Black Minnesotans with its work to ensure the governor and legislature address concerns of the African Heritage community?
Meet with Mankato Legislators. Mobilize Others To Get Involved. Travel to the Capital. Help Others to Understand We Share a Common Community and Common Culture
Mankato Focus Group Theme Results 7 Participants MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ALLOPHILIA Discussion MOVING BEYOND TOLERANCE TO ALLOPHILIA