The Largest Brick Ceremony In RCP HistorY
The rain held off on Thursday, September 19th, as we celebrated the largest cohort of brick purchasers in Rondo Plaza’s history from 3-5 pm.
A Sunny Juneteenth Celebration
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, RCODE hosted our 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration, and you made it happen!
Welcome back, Rondo!
On April 30, 2024, we welcomed over one hundred visitors to The Restoration of Rondo Avenue at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza!
RCODE in the News
A selection of articles from newspapers and magazines featuring the Rondo Center.
St. Paul Restores Rondo Avenue Name to City Street
April 30, 2024
"Stretches of Concordia and St. Anthony avenues are renamed Rondo to match the footprint of the once-lively St. Paul commercial artery." Written by Katie Galioto. Read the full article at the Star Tribune.
Rondo Brick Project Reaches Milestone
September 11, 2023
"Every year, Rondo Commemorative Plaza installs a new set of engraved bricks to honor the historic St. Paul neighborhood." Written by Kiya Edwards. Read the full article at Kare 11.
St. Paul's Rondo Neighborhood Celebrates Juneteenth, with Emphasis on Youth Finding Jobs
June 19, 2023
"A historic Black neighborhood celebrated Juneteenth in a big way on Monday. The Rondo neighborhood closed off an entire block and filled it with food trucks and live music." Written by Marielle Mohs. Read the full article at CBS.
A Sneak Peek at Rondo's Juneteenth
June 18, 2024
"Wednesday is Juneteenth, a holiday to recognize and remember the abolition of slavery in the United States." Written by Cathy Wurzer & CJ Younger. Read the full article at MPR News.
Before The Highway: The Rondo Story
February 1, 2023
"Much of the Rondo neighborhood, where Marvin Roger Anderson was raised, had been razed by the time he returned as an adult. In his 80s, he's still advocating to remember and rebuild what was lost." Written by Jimmie Briggs. Read the full article at AARP.
CNN Anchor and St. Paul Native Laura Coates headlines City's Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 19, 2022
"The Rondo Center of Diverse Expression hosted a block party and Juneteenth celebration at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza and on Fisk Street between Carroll and Concordia Avenues on Sunday in St. Paul." Written by Scott Takushi. Read the full article at the Pioneer Press.
Marvin Anderson explains what Rondo was — and what it can be
June 17, 2022
"Marvin Roger Anderson sat on a concrete ledge, talking about his childhood over the roaring noise of cars speeding nearby." Written by Joseph Ramos. Read the full article at the Minnesota Reformer.
Commemorative Plaza revives the spirit of Rondo
July 18, 2018
"Nearly 60 years ago, Interstate Highway 94 split through the heart of Saint Paul’s primarily African American Rondo neighborhood. On Saturday, July 14, hundreds gathered to reconnect the neighborhood at the opening ceremony for Rondo Commemorative Plaza." Written by Erin Robinson. Read the full article at the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder.
For Rondo Days founder, commemorative plaza provides a capstone to a life of community work
July 17, 2017
"Marvin Anderson can see the finish line, both for his capstone project and for his 35-year involvement in the cause of reclaiming the St. Paul community of Rondo." Written by Peter Callaghan. Read the full article at the Minnesota Post.