Minneapolis City Council — Transcript

Monday, July 14, 2025

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Minneapolis launches fifth annual Black Business Week celebration

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For the fifth year, we’re excited to celebrate Minneapolis’ Black-owned businesses during Black Business Week.

Mayor Jacob Frey [0:00]
Promotion and Support for Black Business Week 2025

We’re here at George Floyd Square, a place I’m proud to represent, where Black businesses are thriving, growing, and just getting started.

Andrea Jenkins, City Council Member for Ward 8 [0:08]
Promotion and Support for Black Business Week 2025

Supporting Black-owned businesses builds lasting financial power, not just in the Black community, but across all of Minneapolis.

City Council President Elliott Payne [0:21]
Promotion and Support for Black Business Week 2025

George Floyd Square is a powerful place to start Black Business Week. It reflects the resilience of our Black community, with culture and creativity, and it deserves lasting investment.

City Council President Elliott Payne [0:21]
Promotion and Support for Black Business Week 2025
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