Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County Black employee groups are co-hosting several events.

Celebrate Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County are offering free, public events under the theme Black Resistance Minnesota Resilience.

The events for Black History Month are presented in partnership by the efforts of these employee resource groups:

  • City of Minneapolis Black Employee Network
  • Hennepin County People of Color Employee Resource Group
  • Hennepin County African American Employee Resource Group

The event History Makers at Home is presented by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.

Read the honorary resolution

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Mayor and City Council celebrate Black Americans as history makers and legacy trailblazers. The City also recognizes our Black employee resource group, and the annual celebration of Black History Month.

Black History Month events

Moving to Minnesota: The Migration and Immigration Experience


Date

Thursday, Feb. 2 

Time of event

Noon-1 p.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online and in-person

City of Minneapolis Public Service Building, Conference Room 100
505 Fourth Ave. S.

To watch online, check out the City's YouTube channel.

Embracing and Empowering our Youth

Date

Thursday, Feb.  9

Time of event

Noon-1 p.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online and in-person

City of Minneapolis Public Service Building, Conference Room 100
505 Fourth Ave. S.

To watch online, check out the City's YouTube channel.

 

 

2023 History Makers at Home Award Ceremony

Date

Thursday, Feb. 16

Time of event

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location 

Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway Ave.

To watch online, check out the City's YouTube channel.

Rock Your Crown Past Present and Creative

Date

Thursday, Feb. 23

Time of event

Noon-1 p.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online and in-person

City of Minneapolis Public Service Building, Conference Room 100
505 Fourth Ave. S.

To watch online, check out the City's YouTube channel.

Online meditation, mindfulness and movement events

Mindfulness Meditation with Joy Quaidoo

Joy Quaidoo

 

Date

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Time of event

9-9:30 a.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online

Attend on Zoom

Zumba experience with Tiesha Bogar

Tiesha Bogar

Date

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Time of event

3-4 p.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online and in-person

City of Minneapolis Public Service Building, Conference Room 100
505 Fourth Ave. S.

Attend on Zoom

Mindfulness meditation with Chloe Buford

Chloe Buford

 

 

Date

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Time of event

9-9:30 a.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online

Attend on Zoom

Mindfulness meditation with Monique Moseley

Monique Moseley

 

Date

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Time of event

9-9:30 a.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online

Attend on Zoom

Mindfulness meditation with Gabrielle Roberts

Gabrielle Roberts

 

Date

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Time of event

9-9:30 a.m.

Location 

Attendance type: online

Attend on Zoom

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