Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans

A Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions hurting African Americans and to address equity restoration.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)

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On December 15, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past actions harming African Americans” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions

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Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes note 17 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 15 December 2020 meeting — page 14

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