2/26/2020 4:47:37 PM
Join the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage as we rally in the Capitol Rotunda and to discuss furthering equity in our state. There will be remarks from Minnesota's United Black Caucus members, Gov. Walz, Attorney General Ellison, State Commissioners of African Heritage and Chris Taylor the Governor's Chief Inclusion Officer. There will also be an opportunity to meet with lawmakers to discuss issues facing the African heritage community, after the rally.
The event will take place on the main level of the state capitol building, inside of the Rotunda. Admission is free, metered parking is available in various lots around the capitol complex. Public transit is also a convenient option.
Who should attend? Members of the African Heritage community who are interested in learning about the upcoming legislative Session and how to get involved with the Council.
What will happen? We will rally in the Capitol Rotunda and hear from members of the United Black Legislative Caucus, Governor Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Commissioners Roberts-Davis, Toms and Harrington as well as the Governors Chief Diversity and Inclusion officer Chris Taylor. Following the rally, community members will lead visits with lawmakers to discuss a wide range of issues impacting the African heritage community (see attached document for more details).
When? Wednesday, Feb. 26th from 2 – 4 PM
Where? The event will take place inside the state capitol building on the main level, just inside the doors in the Rotunda.
Parking: Lots open to the public are highlighted in green on the above image of the State Capitol. Metered Parking is available in Lots Q, C, AA, X, G, H, I, J, K, U, W and on the Orange level of the Centennial Office Building ramp (COB Ramp), which are all located on the Capitol Complex. See the above State Capitol campus map for a visual.
Childcare Families are welcome to attend, there will not be childcare provided.
Accessibility: The state capitol is accessible for handicapable community members. There is a ramp to gain access to the building, an elevator and all the bathrooms in the building have a handicapable stall.
Food: Food is not permitted in the Rotunda.
Who can you contact with questions: If there are additional questions, the Council’s Office Manager can be contacted via email at Shakira.bradshaw@state.mn.us or by phone Mon – Fri from 9 am – 5 pm at 651-757-1752
Is there a flyer: Yes! There is also a Facebook Event which you can view by clicking HERE and an Eventbrite page which you can view by clicking HERE Please share with your network.
What issues will we be talking to lawmakers about? For more info on this topic and to learn more about the Legislative process; contact Jasmine Carey the Legislative and Policy Director at 651-757-1753 or Jasmine.Carey@state.mn.us. To download and view the flyer click HERE
