Former Equity Director of Minneapolis Reacts to Recent Expo Report
An investigation into the failed "I Am My Ancestors Wildest Dreams" expo in Minneapolis found no evidence of a detailed plan and revealed that the former director of the city's Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging office struggled with the city's contracting rules. The report recommended better training in procurement and purchasing and exploring the possibility of recovering some of the event's costs. The ex-equity director disputed many of the report's findings, claiming contradictory information from city staff and unfair blame. The report also highlighted minimal training for city employees in procurement and purchasing requirements.