(ii) amend laws, policies and practices that have benefited citizens of the commonwealth to the exclusion of African Americans; and (iii) promote solutions that address the impact of discrimination against African Americans. Further, the commission shall:

1. (A) promote research and be a clearinghouse and source of information on issues pertaining to African Americans in the commonwealth;
2. (B) inform the public and leaders of business, education, human services, health care, judiciary, state and local governments and the media of the historical and current implications of systemic racism on the African American community across the commonwealth and the unique cultural, social, ethnic, economic and educational issues affecting African Americans in the commonwealth;
3. (C) serve as a liaison between government and private interest groups with regard to matters of unique interest and concern to African Americans in the commonwealth;
4. (D) identify and recommend qualified African Americans for appointive positions at all levels of government, including boards and commissions;
5. (E) assess programs and practices in all state agencies as they affect African Americans using a racial equity framework;
6. (F) advise executive agencies and the general court on the potential effect on African Americans of proposed legislation and regulations using a racial equity framework;
7. (G) monitor executive and legislative action purported to eliminate systemic racism for its impact on African Americans using a racial equity framework; and (H) generally undertake activities designed to enable the commonwealth to realize the full benefit of the skills, talents and cultural heritage of African Americans in the commonwealth.
8. (e) Annually, not later than June 2, the commission shall report the results of its findings and activities of the preceding year and its recommendations to the governor and to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate.
9. (f) The powers of the commission shall include, but not be limited to:
10. (i) directing a staff to perform its duties;
11. (ii) holding regular, public meetings and fact-finding hearings and other public forums as necessary;
12. (iii) using the voluntary and uncompensated services of private individuals, agencies and organizations that may from time to time be offered and needed, including provision of meeting places and refreshments;