Minnesota Nice

Social Justice and Awareness Education Project

My senior thesis project, developed over two semesters, began with a research paper assembled into a book titled Minnesota Nice White. This research paper was then developed into an installation project. I designed my installation project to look like a Minnesota State Fair information booth to create a way for the public to engage with an uncomfortable subject through a more easily approachable experience. The purpose of this project was to dissect the concept of “Minnesota Nice” and to bring awareness to racial disparity and the ingrained systemic and institutional racism behind the history of Minnesota.

This project was vandalized within 12 hours of its initial installation. All copies of my thesis book, White Privilege Coupon Book, and Racial Diversity On-a-Stick were stolen or otherwise destroyed. I filed a police report and the officer who arrived to file my report refused to acknowledge that this incident in any way could have been vandalism or a hate crime.

Any files from this project are available for free use. Please contact me to request any files or collaboration.