Module 1: Why Monarch? Centering Race & City Alignment
On-Demand Online Module
Duration: 45–60 minutes 

Module Description

This foundational module introduces participants to the core architecture of the Monarch Program. Learners examine race as a social and historical construct and explore how racial inequities are embedded in municipal systems and professional practice.

 The module establishes shared language, clear engagement expectations, and alignment with the City of Minneapolis’s values, job success factors, and equity benchmarks.

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Objectives
Deconstruct race as a social and historical construct to establish shared understanding


Connect racial equity principles to City values, job success factors, and departmental mandates


Establish a foundation for courageous, respectful, and productive dialogue

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Outcomes
Participants can articulate why centering race is a strategic priority in public service


Participants can describe how Monarch aligns with City goals and performance indicators


Participants identify one way race intersects with their daily professional responsibilities