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St. Paul council proclaims June Black Music Month, honors local artists
Summary
The St. Paul City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing June as Black Music Month and honored local musicians and organizations, including Walker West Music Academy, True Art Speaks and individual artists. Speakers described music as a source of healing, history and economic opportunity for the city.
The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday adopted Resolution 25-9-23 recognizing June as Black Music Month and named local artists and organizations for special recognition, voting 7-0 to approve the ceremonial measure.
The resolution and an in‑chamber recognition ceremony spotlighted artists and local cultural organizations that council members and honorees said have sustained music education, performance and cultural preservation in Saint Paul. Council Member Buie introduced the resolution and the council adopted it without opposition.
Council President Rebecca Naker said the ceremony “establish[es] this Black Music Month out of…
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