Creating Dialogue on Race

What Color is Community?

The Spark: The concept for Dialogue on Race Louisiana ignited during Baton Rouge’s 1994 Town Meeting, where the community first asked, “What color is community?” This pivotal moment highlighted the need for structured conversations on race within local neighborhoods.

The Creation of Dialogue on Race Louisiana

The Foundation: Maxine Crump, President and CEO, moved by the community’s desire to talk about race, created the program over 20 years ago. Bringing on volunteers expanded the program. The official chartering of Dialogue on Race Louisiana as a nonprofit organization came in 2011.

Dialogue on Race: A National Conversation on Race

The Expansion: Building on its foundational local success, Dialogue on Race Louisiana sparked national conversations. The organization now expands dialogue series and programs reaching across community boundaries to foster nationwide understanding and change.

Maxine Crump has been a trailblazer from the beginning. Growing up under the harsh realities of Jim Crow laws in the Deep South, she experienced firsthand the transition from overt institutional racism to its more insidious forms.

Inspired by her father, Emmanuel Crump Sr., a respected community leader in Maringouin, Louisiana, Maxine learned the power of impactful dialogue and its potential to affect institutional change.

This foundation led her to create the Dialogue on Race Original Series over twenty years ago. The series aims to transform how America talks about race and end racism.

A woman speaking at a podium in front of a large audience in a conference room with high ceiling, fluorescent lights, and windows.

Creating Dialogue on Race

Maxine Crump has been a trailblazer from the beginning. Growing up under the harsh realities of Jim Crow laws in the Deep South, she experienced firsthand the transition from overt institutional racism to its more insidious forms.

Inspired by her father, Emmanuel Crump Sr., a respected community leader in Maringouin, Louisiana, Maxine learned the power of impactful dialogue and its potential to affect institutional change.

This foundation led her to create the Dialogue on Race Original Series over twenty years ago. The series aims to transform how America talks about race and end racism.

Dialogue on Race
Mission Statement

Dialogue On Race Louisiana is dedicated to the elimination of racism through education, action, and transformation.

Dialogue on Race’s Vision

To have a community where everyone knows that all institutional opportunities and access are fully available to them regardless of their color.

Financial Information

An accurate narrative in the national conversation on race

Creating Dialogue on Race

Maxine Crump has been a trailblazer from the beginning. Growing up under the harsh realities of Jim Crow laws in the Deep South, she experienced firsthand the transition from overt institutional racism to its more insidious forms.

Inspired by her father, Emmanuel Crump Sr., a respected community leader in Maringouin, Louisiana, Maxine learned the power of impactful dialogue and its potential to affect institutional change.

This foundation led her to create the Dialogue on Race Original Series over twenty years ago. The series aims to transform how America talks about race and end racism.

Dialogue on Race Mission Statement

Dialogue On Race Louisiana is dedicated to the elimination of racism through education, action, and transformation.

Dialogue on Race’s Vision

To have a community where everyone knows that all institutional opportunities and access are fully available to them regardless of their color.

Financial Information

Tax Year 2022 Form 8879 TE

Tax Year 2021 Form 990 EZ

Tax Years 2020-2018 Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

An accurate narrative in the national conversation on race

Dialogue on Race
Mission Statement