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Proc 10220ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10220

Black Music Appreciation Month, 2021

President Biden proclaimed June 2021 as Black Music Appreciation Month, calling on public officials, educators, and all Americans to observe the month with activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of Black music. The proclamation celebrates Black music's cultural influence while also acknowledging systemic racism and barriers faced by Black creatives in the music industry.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 30131

Impact dates

  1. Black Music Appreciation Month ends

  2. Proclamation takes effect; Black Music Appreciation Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2021 as Black Music Appreciation Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of Black music

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for June 2021

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during June 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Contains rhetorical call to action on racial equity and eliminating barriers for Black creatives, but no binding policy mechanism to enforce
  • Vague 'appropriate activities and programs' language leaves implementation entirely discretionary
Proclamation 10220: Black Music Appreciation Month, 2021 · Executive Orders