Can We Talk? Reparations, Rondo, and Rethinking I-94
April 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Can We Talk? is a panel and community discussion, moderated by Trahern Crews, that will convene community members, residents, advocates, and leaders for a focused, values-driven conversation about reparations for Black descendants of chattel slavery who are past and present residents of Frogtown & Rondo.
The construction of the interstate system unjustly harmed marginalized communities. Interstate 94 continues to harm those who live, work, and play near the highway, including residents of Frogtown & Rondo. During this moment of Rethinking I-94, this event is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to move beyond symbolic fixes and incremental change. Together, we hope to imagine and advance a future that:
- Responds directly to community-defined harm
- Meets long-standing community needs
- Restores power to impacted residents
- Moves beyond the status quo toward structural repair
After the panel discussion, attendees are invited to share their own thoughts and ideas through a guided community discussion. The findings and feedback gathered during the discussion will be shared with participants and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) officials. Additionally, this will inform Our Streets’ continued engagement alongside community members.
A free community dinner will be provided at the event.
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually! We don’t want in-person attendance to be a barrier for you to engage in this conversation.
About Twin Cities Boulevard
The most responsible option for the future of the Rethinking I-94 project is a multi-modal boulevard that returns the surrounding land to neighborhoods and fulfills calls for reparative justice along the corridor. The Twin Cities Boulevard will create healthier air, much-needed economic opportunity, and accessible, affordable, and sustainable transportation access to places all along the corridor.