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NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSION ON
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY HERITAGE & CULTURE
MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2025
4:00 PM
Members Present: Others Present:
Veronica Carter Edwards Jan Davidson
Suni Walker Travis Corpening
Nadira Nash
Deborah Robinson
Kiara Bannerman
Bernadette Correa
Meeting was called to order at 4:05 by Nadira Nash.
Agenda Approval Î Approved by Bernadette; Seconded by Deborah.
Minutes Approval- Approved by Bernadette; Seconded by Deborah
Unfinished Business:
Officer elections take place. Outcome of unanimous elected slate Î Chair/Nadira Nash,
Vice Chair/Bernadette Correa, Secretary/Kiara Bannerman
Discussed instead of taking commission trip to African American Museum (SC), the Commission will
focus on sponsoring local events such as tours at local museums, library events, Black History events and
events which correspond with the calendar. Jan welcomed the Commission to partner with Museum
when they reopen summer 2026
Suggested and discussed that we could reach out to Josh Bailey (Social Studies Coordinator NHC) to be a
guest speaker at a meeting where he could discuss the Commissions options on partnering with the school
system on projects
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Discussed Annual Banquet Î Possible dates Feb 21/28, intended location Daniel Hall. Travis will
verify Daniel HallÓs availability
Pine forest cemetery grounds upkeep Î Travis confirmed Holmes Lawncare has agreed to assist as long as
they are not the only company doing so. Members are asked to bring back other suggestions at the next
meeting
Discussed ÐWhen We Were UsÑ America 250 Website
New Business:
Importance of adding Public Comments section to agenda and advertising meeting dates
Discussed getting a banner for Commission
1898 activities Î Dr. Kim Cook will be doing programming, and the Office of Civic Engagement will
participate in Wreath Laying Event
Meeting adjourned 5:10 by Nadira Seconded by Veronica