Tomorrow, I’ll be at the Minnesota State Capitol for African Heritage Day on the Hill—bringing together youth, community members, and state leaders for a day centered on presence, connection, and civic engagement.
Spaces like the Capitol can feel distant from everyday life, but they shape decisions that impact all of us. Events like this help close that gap—by creating opportunities for people to show up, engage, and see themselves in the process.
What I’m especially looking forward to is the presence of young people. Exposure matters. Being in the room, asking questions, and seeing how things work can shift how someone understands their role and what’s possible for them.
This is about more than a single day—it’s about building familiarity with spaces that haven’t always felt accessible, and making sure our communities are part of the conversations happening within them.
I’m looking forward to being there, connecting with people, and continuing the work of making these spaces more open and representative of all of us.
Onward,
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