AAMA Statement Supporting Global Treaty to Address Plastic Pollution Published on May 30, 2023 As leaders of The Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments met in Paris for the first International Forum to End Plastic Pollution in Cities on May 26, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) reaffirms its stand against plastic pollution and fully supports a sustainable development model that will address the crisis of plastic pollution putting our devastated communities at risk. Tagged as: , Announcements
AAMA Statement on the “Road to Housing Act” Published on May 23, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) today submitted a letter to Senator Tim Scott, sponsor of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act (“ROAD to Housing Act”) on his proposed housing policies. Tagged as: , Announcements
AAMA Statement on Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas Published on May 08, 2023 On behalf of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), AAMA President and Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard extends her most heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the horrific mass shooting at the Allen, TX outlet mall. Tagged as: , Announcements
AAMA Statement on Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia Published on May 03, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is sending thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims following today’s shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. Member-mayors from across the country are offering their support to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during this tragic time following yet another senseless and devastating act of violence. Tagged as: , Announcements
AAMA Supports President’s Decision to Send Troops to Southern Border Published on May 03, 2023 The African American Mayors Association supports President Biden’s decision to temporarily send 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist with a surge of migrants as the Title 42 public health measure to expel asylum seekers expires next week. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Newport News, VA awarded ABFHA Grant from AAMA Published on April 21, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today named Newport News, VA as one of four cities with African American mayors to receive a three-year grant to advance essential programs that improve community health. Winning cities were announced during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, DC. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Houston, TX awarded ABFHA Grant from AAMA Published on April 21, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today named Houston, TX as one of four cities with African American mayors to receive a three-year grant to advance essential programs that improve community health. Winning cities were announced during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, DC. Apri Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Greenville, MS awarded ABFHA Grant from AAMA Published on April 21, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today named Greenville, MS as one of four cities with African American mayors to receive a three-year grant to advance essential programs that improve community health. Winning cities were announced during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, DC. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Baton Rouge, LA awarded ABFHA Grant from AAMA Published on April 21, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today named Baton Rouge, LA as one of four cities with African American mayors to receive a three-year grant to advance essential programs that improve community health. Winning cities were announced during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, DC. Tagged as: , Announcements
AAMA announces ABFHA Grant Winners in Cities throughout the U.S. Published on April 21, 2023 The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today named four cities with African American mayors as recipients of significant grants to advance essential programs that improve community health. Winning cities were announced during the African American Mayors Association National Conference in Washington, DC. April 19-21. Tagged as: , Announcements