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Planting People Growing Justice

Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/16/26 Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/16/26

Planting People Growing Justice

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Lip Esteem: Beauty, Confidence, and Community Impact

Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/9/26 Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/9/26

Lip Esteem: Beauty, Confidence, and Community Impact

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Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25

Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

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Milda’s Café – 60 Years of Community and Resilience

Ayesha Furqan 12/19/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/19/25

Milda’s Café – 60 Years of Community and Resilience

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Resilience and Roots: Tommie Taylor’s 30-Year Journey in Haircare

Ayesha Furqan 12/15/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/15/25

Resilience and Roots: Tommie Taylor’s 30-Year Journey in Haircare

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Scoops of Community: How Ashley Starr Keeps South Minneapolis Smiling

Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25

Scoops of Community: How Ashley Starr Keeps South Minneapolis Smiling

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Building Community with Queermunity Collaborative

Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25

Building Community with Queermunity Collaborative

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Total Wags: Building Community Through Furry Friend Care

Ayesha Furqan 11/20/25 Ayesha Furqan 11/20/25

Total Wags: Building Community Through Furry Friend Care

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Ink Sweets: Personalizing Every Cake to Create That Dream Wedding

Ayesha Furqan 11/20/25 Ayesha Furqan 11/20/25

Ink Sweets: Personalizing Every Cake to Create That Dream Wedding

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Ayesha Furqan 11/5/25 Ayesha Furqan 11/5/25

Khoo Consulting: From Connection to Empowerment with the PROMISE Act Grant Support

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Tibet Arts & Crafts: Preserving Culture and Strength at Midtown Global Market

Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25

Tibet Arts & Crafts: Preserving Culture and Strength at Midtown Global Market

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Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa: Building Beauty and Community in Rondo

Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25

Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa: Building Beauty and Community in Rondo

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Finding Her Beat: Taiko Arts Midwest Amplifies Voices with PROMISE Act Support

Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25

Finding Her Beat: Taiko Arts Midwest Amplifies Voices with PROMISE Act Support

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Strobel Photography: Staying Rooted in Community and Creativity

Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25

Strobel Photography: Staying Rooted in Community and Creativity

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Homi Restaurant: Serving Tradition and Giving Back

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Homi Restaurant: Serving Tradition and Giving Back

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Haile Transportation: Driven By Purpose

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Haile Transportation: Driven By Purpose

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Asian Flame Catering: A Story of Resilience and Community Care

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Asian Flame Catering: A Story of Resilience and Community Care

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Local Supports Local: Laune Bread’s Story

Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25 Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25

Local Supports Local: Laune Bread’s Story

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Dancing Forward: TU Dance Thrives with PROMISE Act Support

Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25 Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25

Dancing Forward: TU Dance Thrives with PROMISE Act Support

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Urban Undercover: Expanding Horizons with the MN PROMISE Act

Ayesha Furqan 2/11/25 Ayesha Furqan 2/11/25

Urban Undercover: Expanding Horizons with the MN PROMISE Act

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