Twin Cities Nonviolent

We are Twin Cities Nonviolent (TCNV) and we believe that a world free from violence is not only possible, it is the way to peace and love for all-ONE HUMANITY.

It is our radical hope that drives us to work for a world free from violence.

TCNV is proudly re-introducing a legislative bill (2013) to ensure Freedom From Violence. 

The time is now. 

We are the people that can turn the tide.

The Freedom From Violence Act, project of TCNV, our partners and community, is a bold and innovative legislative effort to move forward with clarity, the discussion about guns and violence in all forms. The Freedom From Violence Act finally places the spotlight on those who profit from & consume violence. It will initiate a monumental culture shift away from violence. 

Please read more at https://freedom from violence.org/.

We need you to be a part of this movement. 

Please keep track of our events and join the conversation. Connect with us. We want you at this table. We are ONE HUMANITY.

In 2027, we inaugurate a huge effort to connect our past with our future. Twin Cities Nonviolent will sponsor multiple showings of the NIOT.org film Minnesota Neighbors (a documentary about the ICE occupation) in conjunction with community input forums on how we move Freedom From Violence forward. We will not let our collective experiences be thrown into the dustbin of history. We will make progress on gun violence, violence against women, violence against the environment, violence in media and so much more.

We will turn this progress into the foundation needed to repair damages and heal the wounds of a violence-driven past.

Can you imagine a world based on a unified vision of love in all directions?

• Brian Ingram - Hope Restaurants (Feb. 2026)

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The Mission of Twin Cities Nonviolent is to reduce violence in all its forms, increase awareness and engagement in nonviolent policies and practices, bring together local organizations, including nonprofits, religious institutions, educational institutions, and government agencies and dismantle the structures and systems that lead to violence.

Below, find photos & videos of past events.

 

HOODNOMICS - The story of inner city business

This is our award winning film.

Hoodnomics - The story of inner city business is a profound look at the connections between economics, racism and violence. This film is an eyes wide open examination of what needs to be done for inner city businesses and calls all of us into relationship with those who are trying to make it work in a system that does not want some people to succeed. 

We envision a Twin Cities that is free from violence.

Please join us & please donate. Thank you!

“Our intention is to reduce suffering in the world by challenging the unjust and oppressive social structures and by promoting peace with justice, equality and dignity for all.”

–  Fr. Harry Bury, creator of Twin Cities Nonviolent

We are grateful to Sarah Whiting for the images in the gallery. Additional images were provided by Jean Ross, TCNV Board Member.