EDJ: Local Events and Businesses to Support this Black History Month

UPDATE: The second linked resource has been updated to the Minnesota Black-Owned Business directory.

February is Black History Month! While there are events and learning experiences at school for our students throughout the month, if your family is looking for more ways to engage, check out the following resources!

For celebrations and events, check out this article, “Where to Celebrate Black History Month in the Twin Cities.”

For an extensive list of local Black-owned businesses, click through the Minnesota Black-owned Business Directory.

If you’re looking for a fun Saturday activity, stop by The Black Market’s Black Business is Beautiful market on the second Saturday of every month!

We know we have lots of avid skaters in the LCS community! Check out Twin Cities Skaters for lots of cool skating events, lessons, and performances.

EDJ stands for Equity, Diversity, and Justice. EDJ is an initiative at Lake Country School to live out its mission to "promote diversity and inclusion, as well as respect and responsibility to self, to others, and to the earth."