1. Short title This Act may be cited as the African American Civil Rights Network Act . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to recognize— (A) the importance of the African American civil rights movement; and (B) the sacrifices made by the people who fought against discrimination and segregation; and (2) to authorize the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret— (A) the history of the African American civil rights movement; (B) the significance of the civil rights movement as a crucial element in the evolution of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.); and (C) the relevance of the African American civil rights movement in fostering the spirit of social justice and national reconciliation. 3. African American Civil Rights Network Program (a) In general Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 3083 the following: 3084 African American Civil Rights Network Sec. 308401. Definition of Network. 308402. African American Civil Rights Network. 308403. Cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding. 308401. Definition of Network In this chapter, the term Network means the African American Civil Rights Network established under section 308402(a). 308402. African American Civil Rights Network (a) In general The Secretary shall establish, within the Service, a program to be known as the African American Civil Rights Network . (b) Duties of Secretary In carrying out the Network, the Secretary shall— (1) review studies and reports to complement and not duplicate studies of the historical importance of the African American civil rights movement that may be underway or completed, such as the Civil Rights Framework Study; (2) produce and disseminate appropriate educational materials relating to the African American civil rights movement, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information