; (ii) to recognize and highlight the resilience and contributions of African-Americans since 1619; (iii) to acknowledge the impact that slavery and laws that enforced racial discrimination had on the United States; and (iv) to educate the public about— (I) the arrival of Africans in the United States; and (II) the contributions of African-Americans to the United States; (B) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, artistic, religious, economic, and other organizations throughout the United States to organize and participate in anniversary activities to expand understanding and appreciation of— (i) the significance of the arrival of Africans in the United States; and (ii) the contributions of African-Americans to the United States; (C) provide technical assistance to States, localities, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (D) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly research on, publication about, and interpretation of— (i) the arrival of Africans in the United States; and (ii) the contributions of African-Americans to the United States; (E) ensure that the commemoration provides a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit by assisting in the development of appropriate programs; and (F) help ensure that the observances of the commemoration are inclusive and appropriately recognize the experiences and heritage of all individuals present at the arrival of Africans in the United States. (c) Commission meetings (1) Initial meeting Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold the initial meeting of the Commission. (2) Meetings The Commission shall meet— (A) at least 3 times each year