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The Council would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. 2020 is shaping up to be a very impactful year. The Council is entering its 40th year as a state agency and it has changed a lot since it begun. We are looking forward to another year of service to our community and working towards equity together. |
You are invited to the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage Annual meeting on Tuesday, January 14th from 6-8PM at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center's conference center, 1256 Penn Ave North - 5th floor in North Minneapolis.
This Annual meeting will be an opportunity for members of the African Heritage community to:
- Hear about the work of the Council
- View the newly released 2019 Annual Report
- Meet and hear from Council members and Staff
- Take part in a short legislative training to find out how to get involved in the 2020 legislative session.
All ages are welcome, food will be provided and parking is free in NorthPoint's parking ramp, which is behind the building. To RSVP for this event click HERE
For more information or if you need translation or ADA accommodations please contact the Council's Office Manager by email at Shakira.Bradshaw@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-757-1752
The Council would like to thank everyone that has applied for the Outreach Coordinator position. The Council is still reviewing applications and we hope to start the interview process within the next few weeks. Please be patient with us as we go through this process.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan invite you to join them at the 34th Annual State of Minnesota Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration; featuring Yara Shahidi.
This event is an opportunity for community to come together, reflect and build on the legacy of Dr. King, strengthen connections, and celebrate the Black experience.
Doors open at 9:15 a.m. with fun activities in the foyer. The program begins at 10 a.m. This celebration is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and will fill up fast. There will be overflow areas available for viewing and live streaming on TPT.org.
The theme for this year’s celebration is "For Our Children." Young people throughout Minnesota are building and pushing towards Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community where our children live with dignity and joy, people’s identities are seen and valued, and each of us are interconnected and interdependent.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements of an incredible keynote and powerful performers!
ASL interpreters and CART Services will be available on site. If you have additional requests for a reasonable accommodation contact Tessa Lara at 651-539-1103 or Tessa.Lara@state.mn.us by today. To RSVP for this event click HERE
Yesterday, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission passed an amendment to the MN Sentencing Guidelines to cap most felony probation sentences in the state of MN at five years. The vote was 8-3 in favor. This is great news for a state known for its gross racial disparities, particularly in the justice system. If no legislative changes pass during the 2020 session, the new guidelines will go in effect August 2020. For those who are sentenced after August 1, 2020 , their probation terms will not exceed five years. See our letter in support of this policy by clicking HERE
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Save the date for the 2020 African Heritage Day on the Hill. Feb. 26th from 2 - 4 pm in the State Capitol Rotunda, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN, 55155. Join the Council as we rally in the Capitol Rotunda and to discuss furthering equity in our state. There will be remarks from Minnesota's United Black Caucus members, Gov. Walz, Attorney General Ellison, State Commissioners of African Heritage and Chris Taylor the Governor's Chief Officer of Inclusion. There will also be an opportunity to meet with your Legislator, after the event. Following the event, community members will have the opportunity to visit with their legislators. For more information and to RSVP click HERE
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Apply for open positions on the state's Advisory Boards and Councils. To view a full list of the open seats on every state board click HERE. The Council, also has 2 open seats that we are looking to fill. To apply to be on the Council click HERE.
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 Current Council Members and Staff (L to R) Wayne Doe (Vice-Chair), Jasmine Carey (Staff), Amran Farah, Fatima Lawson (Treasurer), Twauna Mullins, Shakira Bradshaw (Staff), Jude Nnadi, Justin Terrell (Exec. Director), Hukun Abdullahi. Not pictured Nerita Hughes (Chair), Mustafa Jumale (Secretary), Sen. Hayden and Rep. Noor.
Jan. Full Council Annual Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center's Conference room. 1256 Penn Ave N – 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55411. To RSVP for this meeting click HERE
Meetings are generally open to the public unless otherwise stated. Community members are welcome to attend either in-person or via phone and speak to the Council during the public comments section of each meeting's agenda. Parking is free on the Orange level of the parking ramp behind the Centennial Office Building.
Conference Call Info:
CMAH Conference Call Number: 1-888-742-5095
Passcode: 7701928491
For more information, call our office at
651-757-1750 or visit our website by clicking the button below
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