2026-11-05 - African Heritage Commission

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; no minutes or video yet, so outcomes are unknown.

• Continued discussion of Black student academic outcomes and district accountability, following a November 4 meeting with parents and Duluth Public Schools: MCA proficiency, graduation rates, grading, discipline, special education referrals and academic support; the Commission's role and follow-up requests.
• Community initiatives: outreach to Parks and Recreation and the Fire Department, nature access and foraging, a proposed Yellow Bike program, March CPR training, and a January and February bike donation drive.
• School district partnership and youth activities: requests to ISD 709, swim lesson and lifeguard training outreach, and spring chess and Dungeons & Dragons clubs at Family Freedom Center.
• New business: priorities, the December meeting date (next meeting listed for December 10, 2026, Room 430, 6-7:30 pm) and action items.

Agenda

1. Welcome and roll call
2. Approval of minutes
3. Public comment
4. City staff report
5. Black student academic outcomes and district accountability
6. Community initiatives and partner invitations
7. School district partnership and youth activities
8. New business: priorities and partner presentations; December meeting date; action items
9. Next meeting: December 10, 2026, Room 430, 6-7:30 pm
10. Adjourn

Sources

• Agenda and minutes: City of Duluth legislative portal, https://duluth-mn.legistar.com
• City Council proceedings: https://duluthmn.gov/city-clerk/legislative-action-center/city-council-proceedings
• Video: none found. The City's YouTube channel does not carry this meeting.