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School board adopts resolution establishing New Orleans Black Education History Week
Summary
The Orleans Parish School Board adopted Resolution 17-26 to establish New Orleans Black Education History Week after public commenters praised the initiative and board member Biro expressed strong support.
The board voted to adopt Resolution 17-26, establishing New Orleans Black Education History Week as an annual commemoration. Board Counsel presented the resolution and the item drew multiple public commenters who urged approval, including Adjorinda Kelly and Jared Jupiter, both of whom supported the board taking the action.
Board member Biro spoke in favor of the resolution, calling it an opportunity for students to see themselves in history. The roll call recorded affirmative votes from President Eames, Vice President Olin Parker, board members Baldwin, Biro, Griffin, Marshall, and Zirbegan (record shows all voting yes) and Counsel announced the action item was approved.
