National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2020

This proclamation designates September 20–26, 2020, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week and September 21, 2020, as National HBCU Colors Day. It celebrates HBCUs' historical contributions, highlights past and ongoing federal support efforts, and calls on Americans to observe the week with ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 59647

Impact dates

Sep 26, 2020
National HBCU Week ends
Sep 21, 2020
National HBCU Colors Day
Sep 20, 2020
National HBCU Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim September 20 through September 26, 2020, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
Proclaim September 21, 2020, as National HBCU Colors Day
Call upon educators, public officials, professional organizations, corporations, and all Americans to don institutional colors and observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial observance period designated for September 20-26, 2020

Near term (90d)

National HBCU Week observance (September 20-26, 2020)
National HBCU Colors Day (September 21, 2020)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document references past policy actions (2017 EO, FUTURE Act, CARES Act) but these are descriptive/historical, not operative directives in this proclamation
No new funding or binding agency requirements established