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Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

Thursday, February 23, 2023 · 12:00 PM PM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The City Council held its 21st Annual Black History Month Program, recognizing local community leaders and honoring their contributions. The meeting, led by Chair Shanklin, celebrated diversity and highlighted the achievements of Black community members in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Black History Month Program Celebrated
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended in chambers.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 23-0206 21st ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM "Reaffirming Our Diverse Culture"
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    Chair Shanklin welcomed all to the 21st Annual Black History Month Program. Council President Winkler welcomed everyone to City Hall and thanked Chair Shanklin for her hard work in making this event happen for Black History Month. Chair Shanklin recognized the District Honorees and Special Community Honorees. The biographies of each honoree was read. (See the attached program for the complete list of program participants.) Chair Shanklin gave a special recognition to Edwin Ernest, Director of Metro Council Services.

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m.

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  7. ID 23-0228 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Special Meeting - February 23, 2023.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
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  9. Clerk(s)

    Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Kumar Rashad (D-3), Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5), Council Member Phillip T. Baker (D-6), Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Council Member Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Council Member Scott Reed (R-16), Council President Markus Winkler (D-17), Council Member Madonna Flood (D-24), and Council Member Khalil Batshon (R-25).