“ Identify, develop, and implement solutions to problems in areas in which race has a substantial impact, such as education, economic opportunity, housing, health care, and the administration of justice. (b) The Advisory Board also shall advise on such other matters as from time to time the President may refer to the Board. (c) In carrying out its functions, the Advisory Board shall coordinate with the staff of the President's Initiative on Race. ”

“ Increase the Nation's understanding of our recent history of race relations and the course our Nation is charting on issues of race relations and racial diversity; (3) Bridge racial divides by encouraging leaders in communities throughout the Nation to develop and implement innovative approaches to calming racial tensions ”