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Proclamation 10518

National Black History Month, 2023

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

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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