Jan. 12, 2026 Nexus has never been an org that simply serves the community—we ARE our communities. Our staff are a mosaic of Black folks, Brown folks, and queer folks. Last week, faced with yet more horror, some of us stepped away from the office to process, grieve, protest, and rest. Some walked down their
When ROOT (Reclaiming Our Own Time) put out two distinct calls to community leaders of color to reclaim their own rest through sabbatical opportunities, the response was overwhelmingly honest. The ROOT team heard stories of burnout stemming from racial aggression, the pandemic, economic injustice, and years of not seeing progress on issues that truly matter
If you were at the Minnesota Humanities Center on Nov. 9, 2025, you would have found yourself among softly smiling Black and Brown faces, joyfully reclaiming their rest during a time that had been incredibly stressful for many. You might have seen a gentle tear dabbed away as we learned to let go of what
ROOT‘s Rhythmic Sabbatical Fellowship was a six-month, 15-person cohort for movement leaders of color to reclaim rest. From May to November 2025, fellows embarked on monthly sabbatical experiences ranging from weekend excursions to weeklong trips. Throughout their time together, the cohort uplifted why BIPOC folx must embrace rest and restoration as fundamental pieces of all
Are you ready to make an impact in systems change for greater equity? Do you want to improve your skills as a racial justice advocate to affect policy changes at the level of publicly appointed boards, committees, and commissions? Then good news: There’s still time to apply for our 2026 Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute
Dear Community, Going into the new year means going into new possibilities—new ways of living up to our purpose. In 2025, our communities, again, were hit hard. But amidst the fear, rage, and exhaustion, I hope you found deserved rest, sparks of inspiration, and deep connection. Because whether we’re trying to resolve major challenges, innovate,
Happy New Year from the Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus! In 2026, we can’t wait to keep building a powerful cooperative movement in the Twin Cities and beyond. Check out what we accomplished with community in 2025! Our clients May Day Cafe Co-op and Storehouse Grocers and Coffee Co-op incorporated—meaning, they’re official cooperatives in the
Applications for our next Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute cohort are open through Jan. 23, 2026. Register for our info session on Thursday, Jan. 8, to learn all about the program!
See what Nexus’ North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship (NSBCF) was up to in 2025! Cohort 8 Graduation In May, we graduated 23 fellows from 10 cooperative groups, celebrating their achievements and shared leadership. Their showcase, We Are the Architects, uplifted the creativity, healing work, and cooperative legacies they are building. Cohort 9 Launch In August,
When we introduced Reclaiming Our Own Time (ROOT) in 2023, the ROOT team boldly put forth their vision: We are leaders—Black, Indigenous, and people of color. In our well-rested future, we reclaim our own narrative. We celebrate who we are and our rest practices. Our rest is deserved, intergenerational, well-resourced, and for all of us.
January – May We kicked off 2025 with the return of Open Road Fund’s Community Education Sessions: a free, virtual workshop series exploring homeownership, conquering money shame, pursuing a post-secondary education, and practicing joy. One of the most rewarding parts of offering these sessions was collaborating with incredible community allies in our shared mission to
Through four virtual program celebrations and one in-person party, we spent 2025 doing what makes Nexus, Nexus: connecting with you—our friends, family, and community. Throughout our 20th anniversary celebrations, we’ve been gifted with heartfelt answers to the question, “What does Nexus mean to you?” “People-led change,” “authenticity,” “creativity,” and “home” were just some of the
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