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MN HF1586

MN HF1586
Funding provided to celebrate the life and legacy of Gordon Parks, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money to celebrate the life of Gordon Parks.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $800,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will partner with Soul Touch Productions to create an art installation and programming honoring Gordon Parks. Gordon Parks was a renowned African American photographer, writer, and film director known for his groundbreaking work documenting American life, particularly the African American experience and civil rights movement. The funding will support efforts to commemorate Parks' significant contributions to art, journalism, and social justice, providing an opportunity to educate the public about his important cultural legacy through a dedicated art installation and related programming.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance (on 02/26/2025)

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