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Proc 10223ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10223

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2021

President Biden proclaimed June 2021 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, encouraging Americans to celebrate Caribbean-American history, culture, and achievements through ceremonies and activities. The proclamation highlights contributions of Caribbean Americans to U.S. society and notes ongoing systemic barriers facing the community.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 30137

Impact dates

  1. End of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month observance period

  2. Proclamation effective; start of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2021 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
  • Encourage all Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for June 2021

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation acknowledges systemic barriers but contains no binding policy to address them; tension between celebratory rhetoric and substantive action on disparities mentioned
Proclamation 10223: National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2021 · Executive Orders