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Proc 10189ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10189

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021

This proclamation designates May 2021 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating AANHPI contributions and history while condemning anti-Asian violence and committing to advancing equity. It calls on Americans to learn about AANHPI history and observe the month with programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 23843

Impact dates

  1. Heritage month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2021 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Call upon people of the United States to learn more about AANHPI history
  • Call upon people to observe month with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • May 2021 designated as heritage month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during May 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document condemns anti-Asian violence but contains no binding policy mechanisms to address it
  • Equity commitments are rhetorical rather than operationalized in this instrument
  • Acknowledges data gaps but does not mandate collection improvements
Proclamation 10189: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021 · Executive Orders