https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2023-05-11T15:02:17Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-577413 The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) hosted its African Heritage Day on the Hill program on March 13, 2023 at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda. The program was in-person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council published a press release and created a video to showcase our Day on the Hill event focused on abundance with the African Heritage community. 2020-02-26T22:47:37Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-435095 The death of George Floyd, a black man killed while being forcefully detained by a Minneapolis Police officer, has sparked peaceful demonstrations and destructive riots between protesters and police in the Twin Cities and across the country. Angela Davis, host of MPR News with Angela Davis, moderated a live-stream virtual conversation about the most recent high-profile incident to become an example of historic racial injustice. 2020-02-26T22:47:37Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-417088 Join the Council as we rally in the Capitol Rotunda and to discuss furthering equity in our state. 2019-11-23T16:00:00Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-409445 Join members of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, our partners and advocates for the 2019 Community Policy Summit. At this event, the Council is inviting constituents to learn more about community derived solutions and engage in the legislative process. Together, we can shift the conversation from talking about disparities to addressing them. 2019-04-02T16:29:07Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-394540 On Feb. 26th 2019, the Council held their annual Day on the Hill event at the state capitol. The Council created a video to showcase our Day on the Hill event from February. 2019-03-28T21:36:39Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-377746 The White House has extended DED status for Minnesota's Liberians for an additional year just days before it was set to expire. 2019-03-22T15:01:11Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-377780 On March 22nd, over 100 black students from Patrick Henry High School made their way to the Capitol for their annual 100 Black Men Strong event. 2019-02-26T22:43:21Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-361444 The Council held their Annual Day on the Hill on Feb. 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the state capitol. We are excited to have Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison as our Keynote Speaker for African Heritage Day on the Hill! Join us as we rally in the Capitol Rotunda and visit with lawmakers to discuss the future of the African Heritage community and our State! 2019-02-04T15:57:50Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-370479 Join the Council for our Legislative Breakfast, Monday Feb. 4th from 9 AM to 10 AM as we discuss our Legislative Agenda and present our Annual Report. 2019-01-29T21:05:45Z https://mn.gov%252Fcmah%252Fcommunities%252Findex.jsp?id=32-363083 On February 8th from 9 AM - 2 PM, the black male students of Patrick Henry High School will take over the Capitol during their annual 100 Black Men Strong event. This event has been rescheduled due to the weather for March 22nd 2019.