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Council recognizes Black Music Month

Saint PaulJun 17, 20261 min read

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The City of Saint Paul City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-996 recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month and honoring the third annual Black Music Month honorees.

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The council passed a ceremonial resolution to formally recognize and celebrate Black Music Month and to honor selected honorees. The minutes record the resolution was adopted as amended but do not include the text of the amendment or any details about funding or policy changes. This action is a symbolic recognition and does not, by itself, create new city programs or budgets according to the published minutes.

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Adopted RES 26-996 recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in the City of Saint Paul and honoring the Third Annual Black Music Month honorees (adopted as amended; vote 7-0).

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Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 PMCouncil Chambers - 3rd Floorcompleted

Special City Council meeting to recognize June 2026 as Black Music Month in the City of Saint Paul. Meeting will start after the conclusion of the City Council's regularly scheduled meeting. The approximate start time will be 4:30 PM.

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ROLL CALL
FOR DISCUSSION
Recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in the City of Saint Paul and Honoring the Third Annual Black Music Month Honorees.
ADJOURNMENT
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Council recognizes Black Music Month

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