BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
TL;DR
The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council held a virtual meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on city initiatives. Key topics included a mask mandate update from Mayor Barrett, recognition of Men's Health Month, a documentary on Black fatherhood in Milwaukee, and a summary of the city's response to the American Rescue Plan.
Key Decisions
- Approval of October 15, 2020 and March 18, 2021 meeting minutes Approved
- Men's Health Month recognition (June 2021) Recognized
- Documentary Film Black Fatherhood in Milwaukee Presented/Discussed
Agenda
- 1. Call to Order at 10:32AM
- 2. Roll Call.
- 3. Approval of minutes from October 15, 2020 and March 18, 2021 meeting minutes.
- 4. Update - Mask Mandate - Mayor Barrett.
- 5. Report from the Milwaukee County Office of African American Affairs: -- Recognition of Men's Health Month - June 2021 -- Documentary Film Black Fatherhood in Milwaukee
- 6. Summary of Milwaukee Response to American Rescue Plan
- 7. Public Comments.
- 8. Announcements.
- 9. Meeting adjourned at 11:56 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
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