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Juneteenth Recognition Program for Mounds View, MN City Council <br />Program Outline <br />1. Introduction <br />Welcome Remarks: Brief introduction and welcome by the event host or a city official. <br />2. National Anthem <br />Performance: Local singer or choir to perform the National Anthem. <br />3. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" <br />Performance: Choir or soloist to perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the Black National <br />Anthem. <br />4. Mayor's Proclamation <br />Presentation: The mayor will present a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as an important day of <br />celebration and reflection. <br />5. Historical Acknowledgment <br />Speech by the Mayor: The mayor will acknowledge the historical impact of racial covenants, particularly <br />in Mounds View and Northern Ramsey County. <br />Brief History: A short presentation on the history of racial covenants in the region. <br />6. Call to Action <br />Community Engagement: Encourage community members to engage in local initiatives that promote <br />equality and justice. Provide information on how they can get involved in ongoing DEI efforts. <br />7. Community Involvement Committee Announcement <br />Introduction: Announcement of the creation of the Community Involvement Committee (CIC). <br />Purpose: The CIC aims to make Mounds View more welcoming for current and new residents. <br />Activities: The CIC will host listening sessions and a community survey. Information about these events <br />will be provided in the coming weeks. <br />8. Ice Cream/Popsicle Social <br />Community Gathering: Conclude the event with an ice cream or popsicle social to foster community <br />bonding and informal discussions. <br />Detailed Agenda <br />Welcome Remarks <br />Time: 1:00 PM <br />Speaker: Event Host or City Official <br />National Anthem <br />Time: 1:05 PM <br />Performer: Local Singer/Choir <br />"Lift Every Voice and Sing" <br />Time: 1:10 PM <br />Performer: Choir or Soloist <br />Mayor's Proclamation <br />Time: 1:20 PM <br />Speaker: Mayor of Mounds View <br />Content: <br />Proclamation text recognizing Juneteenth. <br />Official acknowledgment of the historical impact of racial covenants. <br />Historical Acknowledgment <br />Time: 1:30 PM <br />Speaker: Mayor of Mounds View or Historian <br />