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The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage ensures that people of African heritage fully participate in and equitably benefit from the legislative process.

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It’s never too early to start planning! Learn your options, know the dates, and educate yourself about how your vote shapes our future. Disclaimer: CMAH is a non‑partisan state agency. We do not endorse or oppose any candidate, political party, or ballot measure.

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Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was fought for, claimed, and carried forward — and democracy is how we protect it. ✊🏾✨ For the African‑heritage community, both matter because our ancestors paid the price for rights we must now use: to speak, to vote, to rise 💝

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❤️African Heritage Communities & Allies!
What an electrifying and power‑packed day at the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage Day on the Hill – 2nd Annual Youth Summit! With 106 brilliant youth in the building, the culture, pride, and energy were absolutely unmatched

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🎉✨ Come celebrate with us! ✨🎉 ❤️💛💚 African Heritage Day on the Hill is calling your name!
We’re bringing the rhythm, the pride, the culture, and the community spirit straight to the Minnesota State Capitol. See you there!🌟

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✨ Minnesota African Heritage Family — Join Us! ✨

Log in to the Policy Priorities Public Forum to see how we’ve been putting boots on the ground, building coalitions, and uplifting African Heritage communities across Minnesota. 🖤💚❤️Let’s stay informed, stay connected✊🏾

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Women's History Month shines a spotlight on the groundbreaking accomplishments and lasting legacy of women who have paved the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.

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Celebrating Wangarĩ Maathai — A Legacy Rooted in Hope

In 2004, she made history as the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, honored for her extraordinary work linking environmental conservation, democracy, and peace 🕊️🏆

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Black History Month draws to a close, the most pivotal moments in Black history, from the Civil Rights movement to modern-day advocacy, are marked by courage and resilience that Black experiences are essential to the nation's core story, rather than a separate, temporary tribute!

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Black History ✨ Did you know? In the area of Medicine: Onesimus, an enslaved man, pioneered the introduction of inoculation to New England in 1721, revolutionizing the fight against smallpox and saving countless lives.

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🌟 Black History in the Making 🖤✨ Our Juneteenth pageant contestants completed their two‑part legislation and policy module, showing that leadership begins with knowledge and purpose. They are powerful, brilliant, and truly Black History in the Making. ✨🔥

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He reminded us that “I am somebody” isn’t just a slogan — it’s a declaration of worth, dignity, and possibility. And when he said, “If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it,” he gave generations the blueprint for rising higher. 💫

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Black History Month: No matter the challenge, a brighter tomorrow is possible, if we dare to envision it. Have a blessed and prosperous Presidents’ Day❤️

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Black History Facts ✨ Did You Know?

On February 9, 1990, the world witnessed a miracle of resilience and divine purpose. After 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela walked free - unbroken, unbent, and unwavering in his belief that justice would prevail. 🌍🕊️

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Honoring the trailblazers who changed the game 🏈✨ From Charles Follis to Fritz Pollard to the reintegration pioneers of 1946, Black athletes pushed through a 12‑year ban and generations of racism to become legends. Their courage shaped the NFL we know today.

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Black History Facts ✨ Did you know?

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🌟 Happy Black History Month! 🌟

Today, Feb 3, 2026, is caucus day make your voice count. 🗳️ Your voice matters. Your vote matters. YOU matter!

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The earliest resistance to slavery in North America was marked by a bold revolt in 1526, when enslaved Africans, brought by the Spanish to present-day South Carolina, broke free and found refuge with local Indigenous tribes, paving the way for future struggles against oppression.