“It is with sadness that we mourn the passing of our leader, friend, colleague, and brother Vic.
It is my hope that part of our honoring Vic’s memory will be prosecuting the mission
of All Elders with the same dedication to justice that Vic demonstrated in his life’s work.”

- Jonathan Rose, Executive Director of All Elders

Minnesota social justice advocate Victor 'Vic' Rosenthal remembered as a generous mentor, friend (MPR News)

Victor “Vic” Rosenthal, an unwavering advocate for social justice in Minnesota, died early Tuesday morning, March 28. He was 68.

Rosenthal was a New York native who found a home in St. Paul, where he worked for racial justice, voting rights, gay marriage, rights for immigrants, affordable housing and other issues.

Vic Rosenthal: A Mensch* for our Times, Apr 5, 2023, By Peter Rachleff, East Side Freedom Library

”As our friend Paul Wellstone understood so well, the fundamental challenge is not merely to announce our allegiance to these words but to “walk the talk” in our actions. We know that this is not easy, not by a long shot, and we admire, respect, and honor those among us who provide models of how to do this. Of all the people we know, have collaborated with, have looked to for guidance, Vic Rosenthal is at the top of the list. He has indeed been a mensch for our times.”