Number
210360
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
200482
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, DODD, RAINEY, LEWIS, ZAMARRIPA, HAMILTON, JOHNSON AND STAMPER
Title
Resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2021.
Analysis
This resolution approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2021, which will take place on August 7-14, 2021.
Body
Whereas, The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, located in the area bounded by Center Street, Garfield Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and 7th Street, is a redevelopment initiative seeking to create economic development and vibrancy in this neighborhood; and
Whereas, Bronzeville Week is a celebration of African-American culture, history, art and entertainment that will take place August 7-14, 2021; and
Whereas, In conjunction with Bronzeville Week, the National Coalition for Healthy Black Families has organized the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which will be held live on the morning of Saturday, August 7 and virtually August 1-7; and
Whereas, The Black Child Development Institute - Milwaukee is sponsoring this year’s HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run, and the event is looking for additional sponsors; and
Whereas, In order to maintain the safety and comfort of participants who would prefer not to participate in-person, the 2021 HaRUNbee Walk/Run will also take place virtually August 1-7, where participants may complete the 5K individually, in their own neighborhoods, on self-designed routes; and
Whereas, The HaRUNbee Walk/Run seeks to raise awareness of and to prevent infant mortality, a problem that disproportionately affects Milwaukee’s African-American community; and
Whereas, The HaRUNbee Walk/Run also strives to promote community wellness by encouraging families to stay healthy and fit, both physically and mentally; and
Whereas, Promoting wellness and encouraging communities to eat healthier and exercise more will help reduce the risk of infant mortality in Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2021, which will take place August 7-11, 2021; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council calls upon public and private healthcare providers, and community organizations, to promote health and wellness and the awareness of infant mortality in Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council urges all city residents, businesses and community groups to join in the effort to work together to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes and ensure more babies are born healthy and reach their first birthdays.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 176697-2
Christopher H. Hillard
5/11/2021