Not in Our Town
“Not in Our Town” Flyers (Black, White)
Community Rally: Saturday, April 20th at 11 am CST at the lawn area under the bridge near Century High School, 26th St. N.E. Rochester.
Volunteers interested in creating positive and community healing signs are requested to assemble at 9 am for Saturday’s rally. Sign up here.
Community Townhall “Uplifting Student Voices”: Monday, April 22nd, 5 to 7 pm at Willow Creek School Auditorium, 2425 11th Ave. S.E. Rochester.
Community Conversations: Week of April 29th (Date being finalized). Community townhall with elected leaders, law enforcement, families, and organizational leaders.
Official Statement
We stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected.
It is deeply disheartening that such bigotry and ignorance persist in our midst, especially in an area where our impressionable high school students can witness it firsthand. We must all come together to condemn and reject racism in all its forms and work towards building a more inclusive and equitable community. A strong message of “not in our town” needs to be sent.
Our Vision
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. The Rochester Minnesota Branch of the NAACP was established October 11, 1965.
We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
Our Mission
Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
Black and Thriving in Rochester
We are committed to a world without racism where Black people and all persons of color enjoy equitable opportunities, and thrive just like other members of society.
In the spirit of W.E.B. Du Bois, NAACP and Brookings have partnered on The Black Progress Index, a new analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy. Get the data for Rochester, Minnesota.
Still Fighting for You
The Rochester Branch of the NAACP continues to lead in the fight for equity, equality, and justice. We rest on the shoulder of giants, and our work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for Black and all marginalized people in our community. Join the fight, become a member, and get engaged.
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Our strategic focus areas provide an overview of the broad areas that we focus on as we strive to achieve racial equity and social justice.