Statements

On Wednesday, January 6th, a mob broke into the US Capitol building in an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (the Council) is distressed and horrified by such corrupt actions. To watch people rush into our Capitol—at the persuasion of elected officials—and try to upend the democratic process saddened us. Although we are saddened, we are not surprised.