Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and the first Native American woman elected lieutenant governor in the United States, speaks at the 2023 African Heritage Day on the Hill event. Mshale Staff Photo by Richard Ooga
Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and the first Native American woman elected lieutenant governor in the United States, speaks at the 2023 African Heritage Day on the Hill event. Mshale Staff Photo by Richard Ooga

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage has announced that its annual African Heritage Day on the Hill will take place Friday, April 24, 2026, after being postponed from its original February date due to safety concerns, as Operation Metro Surge was at its peak.

The council is a state agency that advises the governor and Legislature on issues affecting Minnesotans of African heritage. It also serves as a liaison between the community and state government, working to ensure residents can fully participate in and benefit from public policies and programs.

African Heritage Day on the Hill is one of the council’s signature events, bringing together community members, advocates, and policymakers at the Minnesota State Capitol to highlight legislative priorities and encourage civic engagement.

Programming will begin with a Youth Summit at 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel in downtown St. Paul. The summit is designed to engage young people in leadership and advocacy. Registration is required, and participants can sign up by emailing [email protected].

The Day on the Hill program will follow at 1 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, where attendees can hear from speakers and connect directly with elected officials.

Organizers say the event provides an important platform for dialogue on key issues, including education, economic opportunity, health, and public safety.

Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in shaping policies that impact Minnesotans of African heritage.

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