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Proclamation 10518

National Black History Month, 2023

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & GovernanceCivil RightsCivil Rights

In simple terms

This proclamation designates February 2023 as National Black History Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe it with programs and activities. The text largely recounts past Biden administration policy achievements on racial equity rather than establishing new policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 7349

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 7349

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Black History Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2023 as National Black History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with relevant programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2023 as National Black History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance activities during February 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text is primarily retrospective advocacy, not operational policy; no enforcement mechanism for observance call
Proclamation 10518: National Black History Month, 2023 · Executive Orders