African American Heritage Work Group
The African American Heritage Work Group supports the Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study. The Community Planning and Economic Department has been awarded a grant from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (known more commonly as a Legacy Grant) to hire a consultant to write the context study. A context study is a document that describes people, places, and events related to a common theme. This context study will help guide historic preservation planning in Minneapolis related to the city’s African American history. The consultant team will survey 25 properties in the City that may be historically significant to the African American community, as well as take photographs and research the history of a place.
The work group has 15 Minneapolis residents who are knowledgeable in the City's African American heritage; 13 members are appointed by the City Council; and 2 members appointed by the Mayor.
Members are appointed using the City's open appointment process.
| Seat # | Name | Term Start | Term End | Appointing Authority | Membership Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiara Fard | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 1 representative |
| 2 | Beverly Propes | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 2 representative |
| 3 | Julia N Moturi | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 3 representative |
| 4 | Keegan Xavi | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 4 representative |
| 5 | Denise Barge Jamison | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 5 representative |
| 6 | Kendra N Ellner | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 6 representative |
| 7 | Tene M Wells | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 7 representative |
| 8 | Greg W. McMoore | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 8 representative |
| 9 | Michelle K Gibson | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 9 representative |
| 10 | Brian C Kelley | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 10 representative |
| 11 | Daniel Bergin | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 11 representative |
| 12 | Michelle Lincoln | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 12 representative |
| 13 | Davu Seru | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Council | Ward 13 representative |
| 14 | Minister Dr. Ora Hokes | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mayor | Mayor representative |
| 15 | James A Curry | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mayor | Mayor representative |
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