National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2021

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Jun 1, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
Jun 7, 2021FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 30137
Federal Register PDF
Jun 30, 2021
End of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month observance period
Jun 1, 2021
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

What to expect

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