Existing law creates the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs whose duties include, without limitation, the oversight of plans for tourism, publications and cultural affairs. (NRS 231.167, 231.220) Section 7 of this bill creates the Juneteenth Education and Economic Commission within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and provides that the membership of the Commission consists of: (1) three members, each of whom is from the African American studies department or similar cultural studies program at the Nevada State College, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno, respectively; (2) one representative of Juneteenth Nevada, or a similar nonprofit organization in this State whose mission is focused on Juneteenth education, unity and diversity; (3) one member who represents a professional association representing African-American businesses; (4) one member who represents an African American cultural awareness advocacy group; (5) one member who represents an educational advocacy group with a statewide presence; (6) one member who represents a cultural history organization in this State; and (7) one member who represents the Office of the Governor. Section 7 of this bill requires the Department to provide administrative support to the Commission.
Section 8 of this bill sets forth the duties of the Commission, which are to: (1) create and distribute written, electronic or printed materials to educate the public on the history and meaning of Juneteenth Day in the State of Nevada and the United States; (2) develop strategies with businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups to support education on the significance of Juneteenth Day; (3) support the efforts of businesses, community groups and local governments to establish events and programs relating to Juneteenth Day throughout the State; and (4) support programs in the arts to celebrate Juneteenth Day.
Section 9 of this bill creates the Juneteenth Education and Economic Fund for the support of the Commission.
Sections 3-6 of this bill define certain terms.