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Proc 10146ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10146

National Black History Month, 2021

This proclamation designates February 2021 as National Black History Month, calling on Americans to honor Black Americans' history and achievements while reflecting on struggles against systemic racism. It includes aspirational statements about the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to racial equity and a 'whole-government approach to advancing racial justice and equity' across multiple policy areas, but contains no binding policy directives, mandates, or concrete actions beyond the ceremonial designation and general call to observe the month.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 8539

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2021 as National Black History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2021 as National Black History Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to 'whole-government approach to advancing racial justice and equity' and specific policy areas (health care, education, housing, economy, justice system, electoral process) are aspirational framing, not operational directives in this document; no mechanism, agency assignment, or deadline specified
  • Political messaging blending commemoration with policy agenda may create expectations not fulfilled by this instrument alone
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