Community Equity Program for BIPOC leaders

Celebrate 10 Years of Impact in the Community 

and at the Capitol!

For the past decade, Wilder's Community Equity Program (CEP) has been a force for change, empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders to use their voices and fight for justice at the Capitol. As we welcome our 10th cohort, we need your support to make this anniversary year our most impactful yet!

Our goal is for 100 people to make a contribution to help us kick off this special 10th anniversary year. 

Join us! It may seem small, but every contribution helps us sustain and grow the program. And when you make a gift, you join a grassroots movement of people who believe that every voice matters and our collective power can and will create systems change.

Your gift today fuels the fight for equity. By supporting CEP, you are helping BIPOC leaders harness their lived experience, sharpen their skills, and build the power needed to transform public policy. These leaders are not just learning—they're actively shaping a future where their communities thrive.

The Community Equity Program is a nine-month, immersive journey designed by and for BIPOC changemakers. Each cohort of emerging and seasoned leaders learns how to navigate Minnesota’s legislative system, build coalitions, and challenge the status quo. 

These leaders are not just advocating for change—they’re making it happen, and your donation helps to fuel their momentum.

This is more than an anniversary; it's a celebration of what we’ve achieved together and a call to action for what comes next.

The 2024-25 cohort will stand on the shoulders of those who came before them, equipped with the tools to dismantle inequities and create a more just future. Your support will help to power the next decade of change makers.

Meet this year's cohort of leaders in the 
Community Equity Program:

WATCH why alumni chose to join the Community Equity Program at Wilder

Let’s continue building a legacy of leadership, justice, and community power. Donate today and stand with BIPOC leaders who are shaping a more just and equitable future!