The African-American Community in Duluth

To provide an effective learning enviroment for all children based on mutual, personal, and cultural respect. To develop and implement a culturally specific curriculm that meets the needs of all students in the Duluth Public Schools. To serve as a resource center for educational materials pertaining ot African and African American History and Culture.

Contact:
Reola Williams, Director
Washington Center
310 North 1st Avenue West
(218) 722-2048

To build an organization which addresses issues of concern for African Americans in Duluth. The center provides cultural, spiritual, and motivational support to it's members. To provide an opportunity for our youth to excel by promoting self-esteem while building leadership skills and cultural awareness. Some programs sponsored by CAAU include the African American Youth Leadership Training Initiative, Juneteenth Celebration March in Minneapolis, Drum & Drill Team for Youth, Sixties Fundraiser and Rites of Passage Program. For more information contact: (218) 726-1600

The mission of the NAACP Duluth branch is consistent with the efforts of the national organization. The Duluth branch seeks to eliminate racial prejudice; to keep the public aware of the adverse effects of racial prejudice; to keep the public aware of adverse effects of racial discrimination; and endeavors to impove the political, educational, social, and economical conditions for the minority group citizens, by raising public consciousness and asserting public pressure. For more information contact: (218) 727-0661