Minnesotans of African Heritage Concerns | 2014

Survey and Focus

Group Methodology


Survey was to solicit input from constituents and
stakeholders

Current policy initiatives of the Council on Black
Minnesotans

To help determine the Councils policy priorities for 2015
legislative session

Survey was sent electronically to 1500 recipients

140 respondents

Providing a basis for a 90 percent confidence in the
applicability of the data
The purpose of our community focus group discussions was to collect information to ensure
people of African heritage benefit from policies and procedures of the State of Minnesota.

It followed Mohammed Dougal and Richard Kruegers discussion modal which requires
approximately 5-7 people who have some common characteristics

Conducted by a trained interviewer

Saint Paul (2), Minneapolis 2), Duluth (2), Rochester (2), Mankato (1), Faribault (1) and Saint Cloud
(2)

Number of Participants: 55
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Survey Results
150 respondents
September 2014


Survey Results
140 respondents
September 2014



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Questions Themes
What do you feel are some of the advantages of having the Council on Black
Minnesotans work at the legislature to ensure the concerns of African Heritage
people are addressed by the governor and the legislature?
An Entity To Go With Ideas, Educating The
Community, Address Disparities, Local Staff
Representation Is Needed
What are some of the key African Heritage concerns that need to be addressed by
the legislature and governor?
Jobs/Economic Development, Housing, Education,
Criminal Justice/Civil Rights, Cultural Preservation
What are some key actions that need to be taken to ensure the legislature and the
governor address those concerns?
Sustained Communications, Partnerships,
Coalitions, Mobilize

What are some of the main messages the legislature and the governor need to
hear to ensure they understand how these concern affect the African heritage
communitys quality of life?

Inclusion, Prevention, End Stereotyping, Self-
Determination, Common Good
What are some of the main messages the council on Black Minnesotans need to
take to the governor and legislature to ensure they understand how these
concerns affect the African Heritage communitys quality of life?
Equality, Rights, Encouragement, Training,
Empower, Resources
Are there changes you like to see to the Council on Black Minnesotans proposed
enabling legislation?

Name Locations Out State, Unify Our Voice
How are you willing to help the Council on Black Minnesotans with its work to
ensure the governor and legislature address concerns of the African Heritage
community?

Help With Awareness, Go To Capitol, Mobilize,
Unify
Are there any other important things need to be considered related to the
legislature and governor addressing the concern of the African Heritage
community?

Cultural Awareness, Meet With People Where They
Are, Action, Speak Out


Focus Group
Aggregate
Theme Results
55 Participants
7 cities


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Questions Themes
What do you feel are some of the advantages of having the Council on Black
Minnesotans work at the legislature to ensure the concerns of African Heritage
people are addressed by the governor and the legislature?
Its the Access to Get Our Concerns From Around
the State. Great to Have the Council Work On a
Legislative Level.
What are some of the key African Heritage concerns that need to be addressed by
the legislature and governor?
Housing, Education (Early Childhood & STEM),
Own More Businesses & Need Loans, Incarceration
& Treatment of Youth by Police, Discrimination by
MNSCU & Other Hiring Discriminations
What are some key actions that need to be taken to ensure the legislature and the
governor address those concerns?
Create Strong Partnerships, Cohesive Way For
People to Work Together. Organize Under One
Umbrella.
What are some of the main messages the legislature and the governor need to
hear to ensure they understand how these concern affect the African heritage
communitys quality of life?

Tired of Labels. Need More Teachers of Color. Have
A Budget For STEM & Higher Education. All Our
Kids Dont Want to Go to College But All Want Jobs
What are some of the main messages the council on Black Minnesotans need to
take to the governor and legislature to ensure they understand how these
concerns affect the African Heritage communitys quality of life?
We Have Major Issues That Need To Be Addressed
Right Away. We Cant Be Taken For Granted. We
Are One Voice.
Are there changes you like to see to the Council on Black Minnesotans proposed
enabling legislation?

Need to Push For More Funding, Have Someone On
the Ground
How are you willing to help the Council on Black Minnesotans with its work to
ensure the governor and legislature address concerns of the African Heritage
community?

Unify Our Voice, Call on Legislators, Educate More
People About Council & Legislative Work. Continue
to Work Together
Are there any other important things need to be considered related to the
legislature and governor addressing the concern of the African Heritage
community?

We Need Action & More Activists, We Know the
Issues. Support Our People in MNSCU. Need the
Council Properly Resourced So You Can Help Us.



St. Cloud
Focus Group
Theme Results
13 Participants

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Discussion
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