Our mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision for the Northland is one with equitable opportunities for people of African heritage and other marginalized communities. OBJECTIVES
- To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens
- To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the US
- To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through demo
01/20/2026
Nicoshia Wynn shares insights on the theme of "Make a Career of Humanity" for the 2026 Twin Ports MLK Rally at the DECC on January 19, 2026
2026 MLK Keynote: Nicoshia Wynn Nicoshia Wynn shares insights on the theme of "Make a Career of Humanity" for the 2026 Twin Ports MLK Rally at the DECC on January 19, 2026
01/18/2026
Ivy Vainio, co-emcee for the breakfast, shares how the tradition of the breakfast has contributed to her own sense of identity.
Strengthening Idenitity through Breakfast Ivy Vainio, 2026 emcee, shares the role the breakfasts have played in building her sense of identity.
01/16/2026
MLK March moved to the Skywalk: Due to the cold weather, we will be gathering at the DECC starting at 11:15 am and marching through the skywalk to downtown and back to the DECC for the Rally. (NO GATHERING at the Family Freedom Center.) Join us at the DECC for both the March and then the Rally.
01/16/2026
The MLK Holiday March will not be happening outside due to the cold weather. We are working on an alternate plan and will post that information on Friday, January 16. Check back for updated info.
01/14/2026
This is a recording of Rev. Arthur Foy III leading the 2003 MLK breakfast in singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." To honor the memory of Rev. Foy and his impact on the Twin Ports, we are using this video for both the breakfast and rally on January 19, 2026. Feel free to practice and be ready to sing along at those events. Check out Duluth NAACP's website or FB page for details on events.
Lift Every Voice and Sing -Lyrics Version This is a recording of Rev. Arthur Foy III leading the 2003 MLK breakfast in singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." To honor the memory of Rev. Foy and his im...
01/14/2026
Stephanie Williams, co-emcee for the 2026 MLK breakfast, shares some thoughts on how the breakfast builds community.
Fostering Community Connections through Breakfast 2026 emcee Stephanie Williams shares about how attending MLK breakfasts helped her to build a sense of community in Duluth.
01/13/2026
Claudie Washington shares some of the history behind the MLK Community Breakfast. Join us at Coppertop Church on January 19. Local program starting at 7:30 am.
What Came Before the Breakfasts Claudie Washington shares some history of celebrating Dr. King in the Twin Ports.
10/02/2025
This Saturday
07/16/2025
Join us on Saturday to celebrate the life of our friend Kym Young. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿