The Diversity Dude

26/12/2024

Our founder Sheletta Brundidge used the profits from her podcast network to surprise a small business owner who registered for Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol with a new van for Christmas.

The vehicle critical to their business broke down and Catherine and Jervis White didn’t know what to do. So, they started a GoFundMe page to make their case. When that didn’t work? Sheletta Brundidge came to the rescue and bought them a van.

26/12/2024

Our founder Sheletta Brundidge surprised a small business owner who registered for her Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol with a new van.

The vehicle critical to their business broke down and Catherine and Jervis White didn’t know what to do. So, they started a GoFundMe page to make their case. When that didn’t work? Sheletta Brundidge came to the rescue and bought them a van.

22/12/2024

The kids will be out of school for two weeks, making it a great time to protect against the spread of respiratory illness ahead of – and during – the holidays. Remember to wash your hands often, stay home when sick, and get up to date with vaccines. Washington County provides low and no-cost vaccines to eligible infants, children, and adults. Call to make an appointment today at 651-430-4036 or visit http://washingtoncountymn.gov/immunizations.

30/11/2024

Get annual health checkups scheduled for your children before the year ends, so they are set up for success in 2024. Their December holiday break from school gives you some flexibility in their schedule to book an appointment for a complete physical, hearing and vision checks and mental health screening. To find a clinic or a dentist in Hennepin County, click here: https://www.hennepin.us/checkups

06/11/2024

People always talk about building generational wealth, but does anyone know how to do it? If parents want to work hard, save money, and leave something for their children, Bremer Bank can show them how to use home ownership to achieve that goal... https://www.bremer.com/insights/personal/2024-09-26-how-homeownership-can-help-you-build-generational-wealth?fbclid=IwY2xjawGY0W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf9x9yYyKA2XzPOEe2HszHy1N3PlNZtl73zCbnMzWR_KBVhzOTlrecCePQ_aem_9DZUgThLTvgehNzH_BxS_Q

Generational wealth refers to any assets, such as cash, investments and real estate, that can be passed down to children and grandchildren. Owning a home in particular can be a great way to jump start wealth building.

04/11/2024

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER, it has real-life impacts on our community. You can vote early today, and your employer must let you go with paid time off. If you have any questions or problems voting, call or send a text to 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or visit www.866OurVote.org. https://866ourvote.org/

Find out all you need to know about elections in 2024. Have questions about voter registration deadlines, requesting absentee or mail-in ballots, or how to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volu...

01/11/2024

Election Day is Tuesday, but you can vote early in person. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on Election Day, a Minnesota resident for 20 days prior to Election Day, not incarcerated for a felony and not under a court order that revokes your right to vote.