HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2016 Human Rights CommissionAGENDA
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Lobby Conference Room
February 16, 2016
5:30 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from January 19, 2016 meeting
3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business:
a. Resolution Freedom from Domestic Violence
b. Election of Chair for 2016
c. Funding Request for Night of 1,000 Dinners Iowa UNA (Thursday, March 3)
d. Planning Committee for Sixth Annual Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday, June 25)
e. Reschedule April Commission Meeting to Attend Presentation from St. Ambrose
University's Dr. Barnum regarding the ongoing Police Department
Disproportionate Minority Contact Traffic Stop Study (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)
5. Old Business:
a. Commission Action Plan 2015
i. Education Programming & Outreach (Ghoneim, Townsend, Ahmed)
ii. Community Outreach (Hanrahan, Cohen)
1. Resolution in Support of Muslim Communities
iii. Council Outreach (Coulter, Retish)
1. Proclamation
a. Black History Month (February 2016)
b. Possible other Proclamations:
i. Women's History Month (March 2016)
ii. National Fair Housing Month (April 2016)
6. Upcoming Events:
a. Youth Awards (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)
b. Human Rights Breakfast (Wednesday, October 26, 2016)
7. Reports:
a. Choice Dinner 2016 (Friday, January 22, 2016)
b. Diverse Discrimination Workshop (Friday, January 22, 2016)
c. Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities (Friday, February 5, 2016)
d. Job Fair (Retish)
e. Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Cohen, Coulter, Hanrahan)
f. Education Subcommittee (Retish, Hanrahan)
g. Building Communities Subcommittee (Townsend)
h. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim)
i. Council's Racial Equity & Diversity Initiative (Bowers)
i. Update on Housing Choice Voucher Amendment
j. Commission
k. Staff
8. Set Next Regular Meeting Date: March 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
9. Adjourn
The Human Rights Commission meetings follow the two City Community School District closings for inclement weather eseept for early
dismissals for heat.
Agenda Items
Agenda Item 2
Minutes Preliminary
Human Rights Commission
January 19, 2016
Neighborhood and Development Services Conference Room (Second Floor)
Members Present: Kim Hanrahan, Orville Townsend Sr, Joe Coulter, Eliza Jane Willis (via
phone), Ali Ahmed, Andrea Cohen.
Members Absent: Paul Retish, Shams Ghoneim, Adil D. Adams.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to Council: No.
Call to Order:
Coulter called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Consideration of the Minutes from the December 15. 2015 Meetina Date:
Motion Townsend, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 6-0.
Meeting Business
Election of Vice Chair
Hanrahan was elected Vice Chair, seconded by Ahmed. Motion passed 6-0.
Election of Chair
Commissioner's will elect a Chair at its February 16 meeting. The vote was 3 for Townsend (Coulter,
Hanrahan and Townsend) and 3 for Ghoneim (Cohen, Ahmed, Willis).
Funding Request for MLK Celebration/Black History Month
Motion Coulter, seconded by Townsend to provide $300 towards the MLK Celebration/Black
History Month. Motion passed 6-0. Commissioners cited the direct service and benefit to the
community as the reason for the support.
Funding Request Form
The funding form was slightly modified and is available on the City's website on the Human Rights link
under Form, Brochures and Upcoming Events.
Education Programming & Outreach
Bowers will plan to meet with Townsend, Ahmed and Ghoneim in the near future to plan a fair housing
event for April.
Community Outreach
Bowers has not heard back from the Iowa City Mosque as to a future date to present the Resolution in
Support of Muslim Communities.
Council Outreach
Townsend accepted a proclamation in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday at the
January 5, 2016 Council meeting. Coulter made remarks after Council adopted the Resolution in Support
of Muslim Communities at the January 5, 2016 Council meeting. A proclamation will be submitted for
Black History Month, if approved Cohen will accept at the February 16, 2016 Council meeting.
Subcommittee Reports
Job Fair
Bowers reported that a job fair will be held in the fall of 2016. Planning will begin in June.
Building Communities
Townsend reported that education of students within the Iowa City Community School District was the
topic at the Black Voices Project meeting in January.
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community
No update at this time.
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
Ghoneim provided a report via correspondence.
Education Subcommittee
Hanrahan reported on the Iowa City Community School District's most recent progress data for students
by race, ethnicity and age.
Commission Reports
Ahmed announced that he will be moving to Virginia in the near future and will have to resign his tenure
on the Commission at that time.
Willis spoke on Arkansas celebrating the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King, Jr. on the
same day. Arkansas is one of three states (Alabama and Mississippi) that celebrate both on the same
holiday. The Arkansas Governor is asking for the two holidays to be separated in the future.
Coulter remarked on his past year as Chair of the Commission. Noting he enjoyed his time serving in that
capacity.
Staff Reports
Bowers updated the Commission on the St. Ambrose Police Traffic Stop Study. She also reported on the
proposed inclusion of the Housing Choice Voucher and other rental subsidies to the definition of Public
Assistance Source of Income under the Iowa City fair housing laws.
Adjournment: 7:01 p.m.
Next Regular Meeting — February 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m
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Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2015/2016
(Meeting Date
TERM
2/17/
3/17/
4/1/
4/21
5/19
6/16
7/21
8/18
9/16
10/20
11/17
12/15
1/19
NAME
EXP.
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
/16
Joe D. Coulter
1/1/2019
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Atli] D.
1/1/2019
--
--
___
__
___
---
--
—
--
--
—�
--
O
Adams
Eliza Jane
l/l/2019
---
---
----
--
---
X
Willis
Paul Retish
1/1/2017
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
Ali Ahmed
1/1/2017
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O
X
X
Orville
1/1/2017
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Townsend, Sr.
Andrea Cohen
1/1/2018
---
---
__
_
-_
X
Kim
1/1/2018
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hanrahan
Shams
1/l/2018
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
Ghoneim
Stella Hart
1/1/2018
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
R
R
Edie Pierce-
1/1/2016
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
--
Thomas
Harry
1/1/2016
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
---
Olmstead
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E= Absent/Excused
NM= No meeting
-- = No longer a member
R = Resignation
Agenda Item 4a
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THE JWL'
UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA
February 9, 2016
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
Iowa City Human Rights Commission
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
COLLEGE OF LAW
CUNICAL LAW PROGRAMS
Re: Iowa City Resolution to Establish Freedom from Domestic Violence as a
Fundamental Human Right
Dear Ms. Bowers:
We at the University of Iowa College of Law Legal Clinic (the "Legal Clinic") along with our
client, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program ("DVIP"), have been working together to
create the attached Iowa City Freedom from Domestic Violence Resolution ("Resolution"). We
now ask for the support of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission as a co-sponsor in this
important endeavor.
Across the nation, other municipalities have passed similar resolutions. For example, cities such
as Chicago, IL, Albany, NY, and Austin, TX have adopted resolutions recognizing freedom from
domestic violence as a human right. It is time for Iowa City to join as a leader in this movement.
We hope that this Resolution will raise awareness of domestic violence in the Iowa City
community and inspire other communities to adopt similar measures.
Members from the Legal Clinic and DVIP will attend the Human Rights Commission's meeting
on February 16, 2016 to briefly present this Resolution and respond to any questions or
comments that the Commission may have. The Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic
Violence, the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the Consultation of
Religious Communities, and the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights have voiced their
support and are co -sponsoring this Resolution. In March, we will present it to the Iowa City City
Council. We very much hope the Commission will accept our invitation to co-sponsor this
Resolution and would like to invite any other participation the Commission or its members
would like to have in securing the passage of this Resolution. Thank you for your consideration.
I380 Boyd Law Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1113
319-335-9023 Fax 319-353-5445
law-legal-clinic@uiowa.edu
Sincerely,
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Persephone A. Eglaine
Clinic Law Student
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Professor of the Clinical Law Program
Miller '
of the Clinical Law Program
rielle M. Lipman
Clinic Law Student
Prepared by: University of Iowa Law Clinical Law Program on behalf of Domestic Violence Intervention Program,
1105 S Gilbert Ct #300, Iowa City, IA 52240
RESOLUTION NO.
IOWA CITY RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH FREEDOM FROM DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT
WHO/HOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFFECTS
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a human rights concern that affects individuals of every gender,
race, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and economic status; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence includes various forms of abuse not always apparent to members
of the community, nor do victims or perpetrators of domestic violence fit into any particular
category or stereotype associated with the issue; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, psychological or
economic abuse, intimidation, isolation, and coercive control by intimate partners or family
members; and
WHEREAS, 30% to 60% of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the
household; and
WHEREAS, traumatized children are often the silent victims in homes where domestic violence
occurs; this trauma has detrimental effects upon a child's cognitive, emotional, and psychological
development, significantly increasing an exposed child's risk of developing behavioral problems
during childhood as well as the potential for becoming an abuser or engaging in criminal violence
as an adult; and
WHEREAS, children are always negatively impacted by violence in the home, whether they are
physically or verbally abused themselves or witness the violence; and
STATISTICS
WHEREAS, relationship violence is chronically underreported, and statistics from the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence show that only 1 out of 3 cases is ever reported; and
WHEREAS, in the current year, Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) responded to 436 calls for
service related to domestic assault, stalking and relationship -oriented harassment by October; this
figure represents an increase from 405 calls by October in 2014; and
WHEREAS, in the current year, ICPD reports 288 arrests related to domestic assault and
(relationship -related) harassment by October; this figure represents an increase from 170 arrests
by October in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the ICPD reported 1,833 domestic violence related incidents between 2011 and 2014;
and
WHEREAS, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) helped 765 adult victims of
domestic violence in 2014; DVIP helped 363 children in 2014; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence victims made 12.595 calls for assistance to the DVIP crisis hotline
or other resources in 2014; and
WHEREAS, 301 victims of domestic violence needed overnight protection at the DVIP battered
women's shelter in 2014. The average length of stay was 29 nights, totaling 8,729 nights of shelter
provided in 2014; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies in Iowa City reported 579 victims of domestic violence in
2014; and
WHEREAS, 208 women and men in the state of Iowa died as a result of intimate partner homicide
between 1995 and 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reports that domestic abuse has led to murder by
methods that include stabbing, strangling, shooting, beating, drug overdosing, deliberate car
crashes, and burning to death in the home; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reported that, of the 174 women killed between 1995
and 2014 in domestic abuse murder, 67 women were known to have left or been leaving their
partners at the time of their death; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reported that 282 daughters and sons survived these
murdered women. 167 of the surviving children were minors at the time of their mothers' deaths
and 62 of the surviving children witnessed the domestic abuse murders; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that 622 people filed for
Protective Orders for Domestic Abuse in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that domestic abuse programs
across the state served 23,301 domestic violence victims in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that $555,923 of compensation
payments were made due to domestic abuse in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Iowa domestic abuse programs statewide offered 2,729 people 74,242 nights of
shelter in 2014; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 20,000 phone calls per day placed to domestic violence hotlines
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than one in three
women and more than one in four men in the United States will experience rape, physical violence,
and/or stalking by intimate partners during their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate
partner in the United States; and
WHEREAS, every 9 to 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United States, and every 2.5 minutes
someone is sexually assaulted in the United States; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence problems disproportionately impact women and children of color,
women and children with disabilities, women and children with low incomes, and immigrant
women and children; and
WHEREAS, 44% of African American women, 37% of Hispanic women, and 35% of white
women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner; and 39%
of African American men, 27% of Hispanic men, and 28% of white men have experienced rape,
physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease
Control; and
WHEREAS, almost half of the teenagers in the United States report having a controlling partner
and 80% report knowing someone who has been controlled by a partner; and
WHEREAS, 11 % of high school students and 6% of middle school students throughout the United
States report being physically abused by a date sometime in their lifetimes; and
SURVIVORS
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence have the fundamental right to be free from torture and
cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment; and
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence face many challenges, some of which directly or
indirectly relate to the availability of services provided by the City of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence endure physical injuries, long-term psychological and
emotional damage, financial and career instability, insecure or inadequate safe housing, and social
stigma; and
FINANCIAL
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control estimates that the cost of intimate partner violence in
the United States exceeds $10 billion per year, including medical care services and productivity
losses; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies, courts, cities, social service agencies, and other local
government entities incur significant monetary costs due to domestic violence; and
LOCAL
WHEREAS, law enforcement departments, courts, cities, counties, towns villages, social service
agencies, and other local government entities constitute the first line of defense against domestic
violence; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing that freedom from domestic violence is a human right, the City of
Iowa City seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence and enhance domestic violence response
and education in communities, the public and private sectors, and within government agencies;
and
WHEREAS, there is one domestic violence shelter in Iowa City, 30 local domestic violence crisis
hotlines throughout Iowa, and one statewide domestic violence hotline; and
UNITED STATES
WHEREAS, millions of domestic violence incidents occur in the United States every year; and
WHEREAS, political leaders of the United States recognize that domestic violence is a human
rights concern; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the federal Office of Victims of Crime was established, and in 1995 the
federal Office of Violence Against Women was established, and these federal initiatives led to
state initiatives that govern the local protocols in place today; and
WHEREAS, the Violence Against Women Act applies to all victims of domestic violence,
irrespective of their gender; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 President Barack Obama reauthorized and extended the Violence Against
Women Act to advance the cause of security, justice, and dignity for mothers and daughters in the
United States; and
INTERNATIONAL
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a global problem and the United Nations and other international
organizations have recognized that freedom from domestic violence is a human right and that
governments have a responsibility to prevent and respond to such violence; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a violation of the human rights guaranteed by international law,
including: the (1) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; and (2) the Convention
Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which the
United States has ratified through coordination and consent between the Executive Branch and the
Senate; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women has stated that
"violence against women is the most pervasive human rights violation" and that responses to
violence should recognize human rights as a premise; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
recognizes the urgent need for the universal application to women of the rights and principles with
regard to equality, security, liberty, integrity, and dignity of all human beings; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women has stated that
the United States' "lack of substantive protective legislation at federal and state levels, and the
inadequate implementation of some laws, policies and programs has resulted in the continued
prevalence of violence against women and the discriminatory treatment of victims, with a
particularly detrimental impact on poor, minority and immigrant women;" and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women identified
several deficiencies in the regulation of domestic violence in the United States, including the need
to explore more uniform remedies for victims of domestic violence; the need to re-evaluate
existing mechanisms for protecting victims and punishing offenders at federal, state, and local
levels, given that calls for help often do not result in either arrests or successful prosecutions; and
the need for additional public education campaigns that condemn all forms of violence; and
WHEREAS, the Inter -American Commission on Human Rights found in Jessica Lenahan
(Gonzalez) v. United States that the United States' failure to protect women from gender -based
violence constitutes discrimination and a human rights violation and urged the United States to
enact law and policy reforms at all levels to protect survivors of domestic violence and their
children; and
IOWA SUPREME COURT AND IOWA LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the Iowa Supreme Court has acknowledged that domestic violence rarely involves a
single isolated incident. Rather, domestic violence is a pattern of behavior, with each episode
connected to the others; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Supreme Court has recognized a compelling interest in preventing domestic
violence and protecting the psychological and emotional needs of victims; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has acknowledged a compelling interest in preventing domestic
violence by enacting and continually amending Iowa Civil Code 236 and Iowa Criminal Codes
708.2A and 664A.
PURPOSE
WHEREAS, promoting the recognition of domestic violence as an issue of human rights will raise
public awareness, encourage family -violence education in communities, and enhance public
welfare; and
FINAL RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, this
Council joins world leaders and leaders in the United States in recognizing domestic violence as a
human rights concern and declares that the freedom from domestic violence is a fundamental
human right; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council recognizes that Iowa City departments and
agencies already have protocols in place that acknowledge and address the multiple problems that
arise from domestic violence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council strongly supports the continuation and expansion
of their efforts to eradicate domestic violence in our community and uses those efforts to continue
to be informed by domestic violence survivors' voices and needs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall serve to assure the citizens of Iowa City
that all government bodies bear a moral responsibility to secure this human right on behalf of their
residents; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this resolution shall serve as a charge to all local government
agencies to incorporate these principles into their policies and practices.
Passed and approved this day of 20 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
HRC APPLICATION FORM REQUESTING
SPONSORSHIP FY16
Today's Date: February 3, 2016
Group/organization Name: Iowa United Nations Association
Contact person: Jim Olson
Phone number: (319) 337-7290
Date of activity/event/program:
March 3, 2016
Event location and address:
Old Brick, 20 Fast Market Street, Iowa City
Is the event location wheelchair accessible? Yes
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icsov.org
Email address: llmolson921 @gmaii.com
Is the event location accessible to individuals with visual impairments?
Yes
Describe the activity/event/program and how it contributes to Human Rights:
Night of 1000 Dinners is an annual international dinner to celebrate International Women's Day. 2016 theme is
Refugee Women. The event contributes to human rights by raising awareness of women's rights and aommitllshments.
Amount of funds requesting and itemized budget (please provide budget on separate sheet): $ 100
Other funders involved? Yes, several community groups
How will this activity/event/program be marketed? Iowa UNA website and Facebook page,
ticket sales and publicity through organizational co-sponsors, press releases.
Will sponsors be mentioned and/or sponsor logos be used in the marketing of the activity/event/Program?
Yes, sponsors Will be listed on poster and pre -event publicity and information provided during the event.
UN t2eNaee APB'(UNNCn) NM a,w educationalw ofine Iowa UNA
Is the activity/event/program a fundraiser? If so, explain:
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the educational work of the Iowa UNA
please acknowledge by initialling here that you have read the cover letter to this form:
Submit request to:
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
or 2�
By facsimile to 319-887-6213 or email to stefabk-bowers@iowa-city.org
Income
Night of 1000 Dinners, March 3, 2016
Ticket Sales $3,500
Sponsorships 2,000
Total income: $5,500
Expenses
Food/Equipment* $ 800
Venue rental 0 (donated)
Printing 50
Speaker Travel 100
Contingency 100
Total Expenses: $1,050
Anticipated donation to USA for UNHCR: $2,000
Anticipated revenue for the educational work of TUNA: $2,450
Food is donated by local restaurants or purchased at a discount.
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/An international
dinner to celebrate
International
atWom¢n's Day
Theme: Refugee Women
Speaker: ZELJKA KRVAVICA
Bosnian rufugee, leader in refugee settlement in Iowa,
and 2015 recipient of a White House Champions of Change Award
for World Refugees
Thursday, March 3, 2016,
6:00 p.m.
Old Brick, 20 E. Market Street, Iowa City
The dinner will feature a diverse menu (including vegetarian and
vegan options) provided by Iowa City restaurants and
members of the Sudanese and Thai commiunities.
Community members: S20 in advance (S25 at the door, if available)
Students: S10 in advance (S12 at the door, if available)
Tickets available online at www.iowauna.org
or contact Iowa UNA at (519) 337.7290 or susan*unaiowa.org
Agenda Item 4d
Stefanie sowers
From: LaTasha DeLoach Gdeloach@ooJohnson.!a.us>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 2:38 PM
To: 'Harriette Pierce'; Stefanie Bowers; Kingsley Botchway;'RaQuishia H';'Sam Barron';'mnaimable@gmail.com';
'gsmansaray@gmail.00m'; 'Sara L (sclangenberg@gmail.com)'; 'quinneka.b.lee@gmail.com'; 'tabwigginsl @gmail.com';
Darin; Frederick Newell
Subject: Juneteenth 2016!
Hi All,
I hope that you are well. First, thank you to all those who have hung in there with us all
these year and welcome to our new folks! I am excited about the wonderful work and
conversations that Juneteenth has brought to our community but we all know that the
conversation and action steps and accountability must continue. Our community
continues to grow in diversity and its complexity is what makes our community unique
and a great place to live.
I would like to begin the planning process for this summer. I have already followed up
on the requests from the previous wrap up meeting of last year's fantastic event.
The group decided on June 25, 2016 and decided to go back to Mercer Park as it was a
better fit with trees and grass for the little ones to play on and we missed the
playground equipment which I just heard that they are putting up brand new equipment
in the first time in a years. (YAY!)
The day of the week that works best for me is Thursday until March when I am available
on Wednesday evenings as well. We have meet in the past at 6pm. Our meetings are
usually an hour or so and we try to leave with small assignments so that we can all carry
the work forward. I am able to do this as a part of my job so we will get some things
done during work day hours.
Come with ideas for a theme so that we can get the save the date out as soon as we
can. ( My idea: Future Focused)
Also if you are not interested this year, please let me know!
Thanks,
LaTasha DeLoach
6th Annual Juneteenth
June 2512:00 -6:00 pm
Mercer Park
http,s://iciuneteenth.wordpress.com1
Johnson County Social Services
855 S. Dubuque St. Ste 202B
Iowa City, IA 52240
Office: 319.356.6090
Agenda Item Saii
Iowa City Human Rights Commission
Report: Public show of support for the Muslim Community of Iowa City
Submitted by: Kim Hanrahan and Andrea Cohen
We are organizing an event with the Imam at the Mosque in order to show our public support for
the Muslim community of Iowa City.
Stefanie has reached out to the Imam but has not heard back about a date. Stefanie
suggested we include Shams in arranging a meeting.
We are hoping to hold the event at the Mosque. We have discussed possible activities including
presenting a proclamation of support, clarifications about Islam and Muslim life (verbal, dance,
song, food, etc.). The primary purposes of the event are to 1) show support and 2) provide an
opportunity for open dialogue between our communities, taking a step towards breaking down
barriers that stand in our way.
The event is open to the public and invitations will be sent to the City Council, the University,
School Board, the Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations, citizen groups, student
groups, and individuals who (can) play an important role in making Iowa City a just city for all its
citizens.
Correspondence
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Friday, Feb. Sth and
Friday, Feb 12th
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Soul Food Dinner
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Saturday, Feb. 20th
Doors open at 530PM
Activities 6-8PM
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The Black History Living Museum:
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Robert A, Lee Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016
Museum Opens: 5:30p
Participates Live: &Dn-8:00p
FREE ADMISSION
At the museum, youth willpose as sculptures of African American figures.
When a spectator rings the bell in front of the sculpture, the figure will tell the audience
members about their character's life orreenact a scene from their character's life
Donarrons are welcome and will go. toward our
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