African American Heritage Commission
African American Heritage Commission
The City-County African American Heritage Commission consists of nine members. Three of those members are appointed by the Asheville City Council, three are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and three are appointed by the six appointed members.
The Commission is to advise the City Council and County Commissioners about the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of African American arts, history, and culture.
Regular Scheduled Meetings
The African American Heritage Commission generally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m., virtually. See the information below to see how to participate and find the commission's agenda here.
African American Heritage Commission March 10, 2022 Meeting
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
- Watch live through the Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/AY8401 or watch live on the City's YouTube Channel.
- Listen live by phone by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the meeting code 9409.
- Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the meeting code 9409.
- Written public comment can be sent by email to AAHCAVL@PublicInput.com.
Notice: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting, but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. Live call-in for public comment will be accepted at this meeting. Callers are limited to three minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. No prior registration is required.