Milwaukee – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will celebrate Black History Month during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m.
The program will include a welcome and introduction from Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the singing of the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Rebecca Burrell, a libation from State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde and a prayer by Supervisor Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr.
Office on African American Affairs Executive Director Jeff Roman and Former County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs will deliver remarks on this year’s program theme: “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.”
Dream Team United MKE, a Milwaukee-based collective that organizes food, clothing and household item drives for those in need, will be presented with a County Board citation for their work.
The County Board’s Black Caucus will also unveil its updated “Shoulders We Stand On” poster which recognizes all current African American Supervisors and honors African Americans that have previously served on the County Board.
Members of the media and public are able to tune into the program online via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC).
WHEN: Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) Website
WHAT: County Board Black History Month Program
WHO: Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, Office of African American Affairs Executive Director Jeff Roman, Former County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs, Rebecca Burrell
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