A message to our members, donors and friends,
The Nordic Center of Duluth joins in the nationwide grief and outrage following the murder of George Floyd.
We are listening, learning and understanding the need for aiding systemic change in our community.
The Nordic Center of Duluth is an accessible and inclusive venue for local, regional, national and global artists of all disciplines to further their pursuits.
We are committed to being anti-racist and supporting communities of color.
We want to encourage our community to be involved on a local level.
Follow and support organizations in our community such as the NAACP Duluth, Superior African Heritage Community, American Indian Community Housing Organization, Trans Plus, Blackbird Revolt, Family Freedom Center.
Important resources for further understanding and education:
- Duluth NAACP statement on George Floyd
- Recent NPR program lifting up the voices of folks of color
- Tamika Mallory on America Looting Black people
- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture*
- Minneapolis NAACP
- Voices for Racial Justice
- CTUL
- RISE
Consider contributing to any of the following:
*Their online portal Talking About Race is “designed to help individuals, families, and communities talk about racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of society, from the economy and politics to the broader American culture.”