Congratulations to 180 Degrees, Inc. on the opening of a new shelter in Rochester! We're always excited to hear about ways youth can be supported, especially outside the Twin Cities Metro. "Designed by Robert Ewert and BKV Group, and built by Weis Builders, the new shelter will offer 12 single bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, and communal spaces. It will provide trauma-informed, one-on-one services for youth aged 12 to 17. 180 Degrees says the facility's design emphasizes privacy and peace, incorporating feedback from the youth it serves." https://heyor.ca/Fq7m2a (fb)

Yesterday, May 25, marked the 5 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis, which made a huge impact on both the political and physical landscape of the city. "A large “Black Lives Matter” flag billows high above a warehouse next to the Du Nord Social Spirits distillery in south Minneapolis. "This is where Memorialize the Movement warehouses 1,000 boards of protest art, murals and writings — all birthed after Floyd’s killing in May 2020. Collectively, they stand as a testament to the outpouring of shared grief and outrage." https://heyor.ca/9NH1bc (fb)