Civil/Human Rights

The CENTER works to increase dialogue about issues and problems of race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in Topeka and Shawnee County, propose and advocate solutions, and provide candidate forums for public participation.

The CENTER works in partnership with the NAACP, Kansas Equality Coalition, and Topeka Human Relations Commission to advance public policies of fairness and equality. Activities have included co-sponsoring forums and rallies to seek positive immigration reform.

Concerned Citizens for Topeka, Inc.

We Speak Out Against Hate

Mission Statement
To identify and challenge evidences of hate in our community by any appropriate means.

• By pursuing a variety of legal strategies to control and constrain hateful activities and behaviors in our community.
• By calling public attention to examples of hate and hateful behavior in this community and underscoring their unacceptability.
• By organizing and promoting educational activities which highlight the evils of hate and the positive alternatives available.

As we speak out against hate, watch for ads in theatres, billboards, educational meetings on hate groups and what we can do.