New Jersey § 52:16a-94

§ 52:16a-94.

All funds received by the foundation, other than those necessary to pay the expenses

of the foundation, shall be used exclusively for the establishment, support and promotion

of the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative. The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative shall be an alliance of organizations

and institutions that comprise the Black arts, history and culture communities in

this State for the purpose of broadening, deepening and diversifying Statewide participation

in and appreciation for Black arts, history and culture. The duties and goals of the initiative shall be to: a. promote understanding and appreciation of the history and artistic and cultural

contributions of people of African descent ; b. provide guidance, support and resources for new and emerging Black arts and historical

groups and increase the level of organizational capacity and program administration

of established groups ; c. increase funding and audiences for local Black culture and heritage tourism and

enrich Black culture and heritage tourism programming ; d. increase and attract corporate sponsorship and participation in Black culture and

heritage programming and tourism ; e. increase opportunities for young people to learn about and experience Black arts,

history and culture in schools and youth organizations ; f. invest in future generations of Black artists and historians by providing leadership

development activities, apprenticeships, mentorships, scholarships and cultural programs ; g. enhance computer and Internet access and usage within the Black community ; h. ensure the financial viability of the initiative through a network of community

partners, advocates and supporters, including, but not limited to, celebrities, philanthropists,

legislators, State and local leaders and corporations ; i. provide recommendations to the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department

of State on Black heritage sites for inclusion in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail

established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c. 102 ( C.18A:73-25.9 ). Funds received by the foundation may be used to purchase, erect, and maintain historical

markers as approved by the commission, indicating thereon the persons, places, or

events commemorated and having such other suitable inscription as the commission may

deem necessary; and j. any other duties and goals deemed appropriate.