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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Twin Cities Community

 

  • According to the Minnesota State Demographic Center, people of color make up more than 22% of the population of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Since 2000, the population of people of color in Minnesota has grown tremendously: the Black population grew 60%, the American Indian/Alaskan Native population grew 11%, the Asian population grew 51%, the Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population grew 9%, and the Hispanic/Latino population grew 75%.
  • The population of foreign-born people living in Minnesota is 7.4% (Minnesota Population Center), and The Twin Cities metropolitan region is home to the nation’s largest population of Hmong and Somali refugees.
  • The Twin Cities offers many amenities, including vibrant Hispanic, African, and Asian shopping streets and exciting cultural venues, such as the Penumbra Theatre Company—the premier African American theatre company in the country— Mu Performing Arts, Ragamala Dance, and the Two Rivers Gallery.

Community Resources

The Twin Cities offer many resources to support and provide voices to people of different backgrounds. Among just a few are:

To find a more extensive list of resources, refer to the Office for Equity's Welcome to the Community: A Guide to Diversity Resources at the University fo Minnesota and the Twin Cities.