African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
This act establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York. Its purpose is to commemorate enslaved individuals, explore the history of slavery, and examine African cultural traditions. Citizens will gain a new venue for learning about a significant part of U.S. history, potentially deepening their understanding of heritage and culture.
Key points
Establishes a museum to commemorate up to 20,000 enslaved Africans and early African Americans buried at the African Burial Ground.
The museum will explore the institution of slavery in the U.S. and globally, and African cultural traditions.
The facility will become part of the African Burial Ground National Monument and be managed by the National Park Service.
Federal funding is authorized for land acquisition, museum construction, and ongoing operations.
Status:
Expired
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