Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Monday, March 9, 2026
Honoring Renee Good
Impact of ICE and border enforcement on human lives
The role of poetry and art in the community
Fostering community engagement through creative expression
Areas of Interest (3)
- Community memorial highlights the intersection of immigration enforcement and the arts.
- Advocacy for the role of poetry as a form of social witnessing in modern civic life.
- Reflections on the humanity lost due to ICE and border patrol actions.
Notable Quotes (2)
Poets, musicians, artists have a calling to be a voice for the people and to be able to bring forward the humanity of who we all are.
My dream is that in the future we are still here and we have the opportunity to write and sing and share art with everyone.
People (2)
Renee GoodPoetAn individual whose life was taken by ICE and border enforcement, honored as a poet.
An individual whose life was taken by ICE and border enforcement, honored as a poet.
Unnamed SpeakerCommunity Organizer/PoetIndividual advocating for the role of poetry as a tool for witnessing human experience and community connection.
2 quotes
Individual advocating for the role of poetry as a tool for witnessing human experience and community connection.
“Poets, musicians, artists have a calling to be a voice for the people and to be able to bring forward the humanity of who we all are.”
Reflecting on the social responsibility of artists.
“My dream is that in the future we are still here and we have the opportunity to write and sing and share art with everyone.”
Closing remarks on the future of art in the community.
Events & Meetings (1)
- Event held tonight honoring Renee Good