April 4, 2026 — Jim Crow of the North documentary, Twin Cities PBS

This Upper Midwest Emmy Award-winning documentary examines how racist housing policies, especially ones rooted in segregation, shaped the metro area to create deep disparities that persist today. It outlines the history of these discriminatory practices, and highlights how African American families and community leaders resisted and worked for change. The link on the main Equity Chat page brings you right to the 57-minute video (season 1, episode 20).

About Equity Chats
Equity Chats are open to all and will provide a reflective space for community members, staff, volunteers, and board members to listen to each other and learn about ourselves. It’s an opportunity to grow in awareness, challenge assumptions, and take intentional steps toward becoming more anti-racist, both individually and as a community.

What to Expect

A warm welcome from facilitators
- Round-robin check-in: How are you as a human?
- Each person shares their thoughts about the materials picked for that date.
- Open space for additional thoughts and questions