Men of Color

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer

Vietnam War Veteran who grew up in the Red Lake, MN and now volunteers in the schools

An Organizational Psychologist and storyteller who grew up in Pompey’s Pillar, Montana.

Worked as a child on the sugar plantations with his mother following his father’s death when he was seven. After joining the British Army he moved to Minnesota.

Educator, actor, and performer. T Mychael is the recipient of an Emmy Award and Sallie Award for his work with young people in education.

Federal Agent, Parent and Community Leader

Ken is an art teacher and artist who works at Hiawatha as a bilingual educational assistant. His life experiences are varied and inspiring.

Renowned actor, playwright, author and owner of Pepito’s Restaurant on 4820 Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born in north Minneapolis, Joe came from a family of migrant workers.

Anishinabe Ojibwa Instructor and Keeper of the Drum

Director of Family and Community Engagement for Minneapolis Public Schools

Father, United States Marine, motivational speaker, employment counselor and athlete