Move the Mindset
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Move the Mindset (MTM) is an organization committed to promoting racial and social justice. To overcome obstacles to healthy community relations in Lafayette.
PURPOSE STATEMENT Move the Mindset (MtM) exists to engage the City/Parish of Lafayette’s divisive past to move the mindset toward a more unified and brighter future. MISSION STATEMENT Strengthening community relations in Lafayette through education, the arts and conversation. CORE VALUES All members, partnering organizations and individuals acting in association with MtM should demonstrate the following values in activities related to MtM:
Integrity
Respect
Unity
Cooperation
These values shall guide the work of MtM. OUR MANDATE
To educate the citizens of Lafayette about our shared history, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Lost Cause Ideology, and the Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras. To expose the false narratives, misconceptions and attitudes that continue to create distrust and division in the City/Parish of Lafayette. OUR GOALS
Begin a parish-wide conversation about Jim Crow and the Lost Cause Movement in order to educate our community.
07/09/2026
Lafayette's new library will honor civil rights icon Norman Francis. Here's why. Francis received 42 honorary doctorates and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2006. During his lifetime, he served on 54 boards and commissions and advised eight U.S. presidents on education and civil rights issues.
07/01/2026
Designs unveiled for Lafayette’s Northeast Regional Library Designs were unveiled for the new Northeast Regional Library in Lafayette.
06/20/2026
Happy Juneteenth from Move the Mindset. Remember, it is a holiday worth celebrating as seen in this image from an early Juneteenth parade and celebration. 🖤💚❤️
06/18/2026
Last night at Juneteenth event:
06/18/2026
Lafayette library could be named after Lafayette-born civil rights leader The council successfully introduced an ordinance to rename the library the Norman C. Francis Library. The 20,500-square-foot facility near the campus of Holy Rosary Institute is expected to open in 2028.
Horace Trahan performs “This Little Light of Mine.”
We dedicate our program tonight to our friend, colleague, and fellow activist, Ruth Anita Foote.
06/17/2026
Weather is beautiful outside! Come on down to the Downtown Convention Center to see our program at 6PM.
06/15/2026
Here are our featured speakers for our program on Wed. June 17th starting at 6:00 pm at the Downtown Convention Center.
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