BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 15, 2020 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual Meeting

TL;DR

The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council held a virtual meeting to discuss initiatives supporting Black males in Milwaukee, including an update on the Office of African American Affairs and planning for Boys and Men of Color Week (October 19-24). The council also reviewed previous meeting minutes and received a report from Mayor Tom Barrett's Budget and Racial Justice and Equity Stakeholders meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of January 30th meeting minutes Approved
  • Boys and Men of Color Week (October 19-24) announcement Announced
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Roll Call
  3. 3. Review and approval of January 30th meeting minutes.
  4. 4. Update on the City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs.
  5. 5. Contract information from Steve Mahan.
  6. 6. Boys and Men of Color Week (October 19th to October 24th) Announcement.
  7. 7. Report from Mayor Tom Barrett's Budget and Racial Justice and Equity Stakeholders meeting.
  8. 8. Public Comments.
  9. 9. Adjournment
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