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MN SF2046

Gordan Parks celebration of life appropriation


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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
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 social issues, particularly the African American experience during the civil rights era. The bill aims to commemorate Parks' significant contributions to arts, culture, and social justice by creating a dedicated project that will celebrate his life and legacy through artistic and educational programming.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Hearing (15:00:00 3/18/2025 ) (on 03/18/2025)

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