In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Black History Month is taking on a personal touch as city parks showcase the lives and inspirations of local Black and African American employees. Visitors to the city's parks are greeted with posters featuring short biographies and the figures in Black history who have galvanized these community public servants. According to the city's announcement, these displays are an invitation for the public to engage with the rich tapestry of Black history alongside the stories of those who serve them.
A novel element of this month's festivities is an emphasis on education through engagement. Each poster, strategically placed in park buildings, comes with a QR code. Scanning it, park-goers can dive deeper into the lives and legacies that continue to shape our society. Residents unsure of where to find these park buildings can refer to the city's parks directory to join the month's activities.
The city is bringing these stories to social media as well, with features on staff members every Monday and the last two Wednesdays of February. With a potential outreach spanning Facebook, Instagram, and the city's GovDelivery emails, the initiative promises a broad and persistent celebration of Black employees and their inspirations, according to city officials.
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