Phyllis Wheatley Celebrates a Century
On October 17, 2024, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center celebrated its 100th year. For a century, our organization has existed to serve Minneapolis' African American people, creating equity, opportunity, and hope for better futures.
Now, as we look to the future, we invite you to join us to celebrate the history and achievements our legacy organization has made to create a space for African Americans in a city filled with opportunity, but too often, only for some.
On April 11, 2025, Phyllis Wheatley will host its centennial gala in celebration of our century of commitment to our community.
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Honoring our Past, Building our Future
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Centennial Gala
April 11, 2025
Quincy Hall
1325 Quincy Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phyllis Wheatley House 1924
Women's Wealth and Equity Building Initiative
ManCode Mentoring annual workshop
Phyllis Wheatley's Camp Katharine Parsons
Phyllis Wheatley House, est. 1924
Each year, we parter with the St. Paul-Minneapolis Kappas Fraternity Alumni to give families a brighter holiday season.
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Join us in celebration of 100 years of service to the community!
Proceeds from ticket sales to Phyllis Wheatley Community Center's Centennial Gala will support programs that empower our community and ensure lasting impact for future generations. Funds raised will fuel exciting new initiatives, including our growing women’s wealth building program, designed to help single Black mothers achieve financial independence and stability.
Your gift will invest in the restoration of Camp Katharine Parsons, a cherished summer camp that has enriched the lives of countless young people, to ensure it remains a vibrant and safe space for future campers.
An expanded youth program will provide enhanced academic support, leadership training, and recreational activities, nurturing the potential of our youngest community members. By joining us at our gala, you’re contributing to the legacy of empowerment, opportunity, and resilience that will shape the future of our community.
Together, we are Honoring Our Past and Building Our Future. Thank you!
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Sponsors of Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future support the work we do each day at Phyllis Wheatley Community Center — providing programs that uplift and renew, inspire and create reasons to hope — and build equity where there is none and equality where it is long overdue.
Join us in our mission — of creating pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures — and be a part of our second century of service to our community.
Sponsors
Centennial Committee
Honorary Chair:
Jennifer Ridgeway, Minnesota Lynx & Timberwolves Foundation
Co-Chairs:
Aisha Richardson
Amondo Dickerson
Dr. Amanda Bolton, PhD
Trent Bowman
Laura Danielson
Autumn Frazier Cotten
Molly Greenman
Patricia Harris
Jeff Hayden
Shikita Hudson
Zina Johnson
Scott Morris
Katy Nelson
Aaron Raivo-Lynch
Vidya Ramraj
Hal Reynolds
Dr. Myriam Roby
Lisa Shol
Clifton Shaw
Bree Springer
Mason Stevenson
Valerie Stevenson
David Streier
Adriene Thornton
Chief Bryan Tyner