American Freedmen Commission - Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 2026
About this meeting
- Government Body
- American Freedmen Commission
- Meeting Type
- American Freedmen Commission
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Meeting Date
- August 27, 2026
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
17 items on the agenda.
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Start free trialCall to Order•Item 1
Call to Order
Roll Call•Item 2
Roll Call
Review of Agenda•Item 3
Review of Agenda
Status Updates•Item a
City Solicitor Review Timeline – American Freedmen Definition — Deidre
Recap and Review: Black History Month and Juneteenth 2027 Initiatives•Item a
Recap and review proposed Black History Month and Juneteenth 2027 event concepts
Recap and Review: Black History Month and Juneteenth 2027 Initiatives•Item b
Identify anticipated deliverables and planning timelines
Recap and Review: Black History Month and Juneteenth 2027 Initiatives•Item c
Identify next steps for full Commission review
Strategic Direction for Community Outreach•Item a
Discuss and outline community outreach priorities for FY27–FY28
Strategic Direction for Community Outreach•Item b
Begin development of the 2027 Community Outreach Strategy
Strategic Direction for Community Outreach•Item c
Identify opportunities to incorporate relevant information and findings from other subcommittees as they become available
Strategic Direction for Community Outreach•Item d
Establish expectations for working sessions and deliverable cycles
Exploration of Graphic Designers for Future Design Work•Item a
Discuss design needs for community outreach materials
Exploration of Graphic Designers for Future Design Work•Item b
Identify potential graphic designers or firms
Exploration of Graphic Designers for Future Design Work•Item c
Consider budget, timeline, and scope
Action Items and Next Steps•Item a
Confirm action items and next steps
Action Items and Next Steps•Item b
Schedule for September working sessions
Adjournment•Item 9