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Posted on: January 27, 2026
Above: A memorial for Alex Pretti On Nicollet Avenue, where he was shot and killed by federal agents. Photographer: Brandon Bell/Getty Images January 27, 2026 To the Members of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability, Equity in Place is a coalition of organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of...
Posted on: January 21, 2026
At the Alliance, we stand unequivocally with immigrants, refugees, and all of our community members being targeted by the current ICE occupation of the Twin Cities. Minnesotans are being violently displaced from their homes and separated from their families by ICE. Our constitutional rights are being violated. Local businesses are closing and cultural corridors are…
Posted on: January 15, 2026
The Equity in Place coalition adds our voice to the growing calls for Governor Walz to declare an eviction moratorium to protect all Minnesotans from the unconstitutional, violent actions of federal immigration forces in our state. We are a coalition of organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color organizing for racial justice...
Posted on: December 22, 2025
This year, our coalitions brought together Black, Indigenous, Asian, African, Latine, immigrant and low-wealth communities to organize for our right to call Minnesota home. Collectively, we fought displacement in many forms: evictions, rising rents, disinvestment, and urban planning processes that don’t listen to the voices of the people.
Posted on: December 22, 2025
This year, we brought together Black, Indigenous, Asian, African, Latine, immigrant and low-wealth communities to organize for our right to call Minnesota home. Collectively, we fought displacement in many forms: evictions, rising rents, disinvestment, and urban planning processes that don’t listen to the voices of the people. Check out some of the many highlights from…
Posted on: December 10, 2025
“Stay strong, keep your heads high, and do not be shaken by hateful or bigoted narratives. Our resilience speaks louder than their prejudice.” –Asad Khalif Aliweyd, Executive Director of the New American Development Center, a member of the Alliance. At The Alliance, we have the honor and privilege of organizing with Somali community leaders and…
Posted on: November 20, 2025
For more than 30 years, the Alliance has been meeting moments of threat and opportunity with the power of coalition organizing. As we look to 2026, we have a unique opening to unlock transformative investments for our communities — and we need your support. The Alliance builds power at the intersection of racial justice and...
Posted on: October 6, 2025
Community organizers gather to demand that the City Council pass a strong, equitable Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act On October 5th, Minneapolis residents, organized by the Housing Justice League, gathered to urge the City Council to pass a policy that would expand homeownership and economic opportunity for renters. The policy, known as TOPA, or Tenant...
Posted on: October 2, 2025
Community organizers gather to demand that the City Council pass a strong, equitable Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On October 5th, Minneapolis residents will gather to urge the City Council to pass a policy that would expand homeownership and economic opportunity for renters. The policy, known as TOPA, or Tenant Opportunity...
Posted on: October 1, 2025
The Alliance is excited to announce the launch of Stable Ground: Building Organizational Power for Housing Justice!
