Austin Human Rights Commission

08/29/2026

We're so excited to share the spirit of welcoming with you during Welcoming Week - September 10-19, 2026.

The theme this year is Stories We Share - The Courage to Connect. Please join us as we hear the stories of our neighbors and make new connections.

Stay tuned to our page for more details or check out the Welcoming America website: https://welcomingweek.org

Stories We Share The Courage to Connect Learn more about the 2026 theme Welcoming Week is September 10-19, 2026 Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in...

08/24/2026

We were honored to be part of the team that supported the recent Guatemalan Consulate visit!

Thank you to the community leaders who came out to help us welcome them.

07/26/2026

National Disability Independence Day is celebrated on July 26 every year. It marks the day the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. This major civil rights law protects people with disabilities from being treated unfairly. It gives them equal rights in jobs, schools, and public places.

07/14/2026

International Non-Binary Peoples Day, First celebrated in 2012, the day highlights the diversity of the non-binary community, raises awareness of the unique challenges non-binary individuals face globally, and advocates for equal rights and visibility.

07/09/2026

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (BIPOC Mental Health Month). It highlights the unique mental health challenges, cultural stigmas, and systemic barriers faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

07/04/2026

Fourth of July, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. Happy Fourth of July.

07/01/2026

Please share this with your family and friends!

Back-to-school with confidence starts here! 👟

United Way of Mower County is helping local students gear up for a strong start to the school year—one step at a time. Thanks to our partnership with Shoe Sensation, eligible students entering Preschool–12th grade can apply to receive a brand-new pair of school shoes.

When students have the essentials they need—like comfortable, well-fitting shoes—they’re more confident, focused, and ready to succeed.

Visit uwmower.org/stepintoschool to learn more and apply today!

06/19/2026

If you are not commemorating Juneteenth with loved ones today, please invest a few minutes of your time to honor this day. That could include:

- Going to Austin Public Library and checking out a book to learn more about Juneteenth
- Supporting black-owned businesses
- So much more!

As a Welcoming America City, Austin is committed to making all welcome.

Today, we celebrate Black freedom.

Juneteenth reminds us of the strength, resilience, and determination of those who came before us and the responsibility we share to continue building a more just future.

May we honor the legacy of our ancestors not only through reflection, but through action — in our work, in our communities, at the polls and beyond.

Happy !

06/14/2026

Austin, Mn is a community where are all welcome. Hard stop.

We will not step away from welcoming all because of harsh words and hatred.

The mission of Austin, MN Pride is to empower every LGBTQIA2S+ person to live boldly and authentically as their true self. We envision a future where all q***r individuals are valued, celebrated, and uplifted for exactly who they are. Pride in Austin is more than just a celebration—it's a movement...

06/01/2026

Wishing all our neighbors a happy Pride month!