2026-09-10 - African Heritage Commission

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; outcomes are not recorded here until minutes are read.

  • Juneteenth 2027 community planning session: whether to convene Black-led and BIPOC-led organizations, timing, participants and the commission's role.
  • AHC as a community resource: building awareness, how people reach the commission, and when to refer them to other organizations or agencies.
  • Community updates and emerging issues affecting Duluth's Black community.
  • Old business: voter engagement and community outreach for the November election.
  • Next meeting listed as October 8, 2026 (6-7:30 pm); whether to reschedule or cancel the November meeting is on the agenda.

Agenda

  1. Welcome and roll call
  2. Approval of minutes
  3. Public comment
  4. City staff report
  5. New business: (1) Community updates and emerging issues; (2) Juneteenth 2027 community planning session; (3) AHC as a community resource
  6. Old business: voter engagement and community outreach for the November election
  7. Future business: items raised during community updates; priorities for upcoming meetings
  8. Next meeting: October 8, 2026; November meeting reschedule or cancel
  9. Adjourn

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