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 fol
lowing 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.
