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Proclamation 10628

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2023

This proclamation designates September 24-30, 2023 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, celebrating HBCUs' contributions to American education and society. While the proclamation contains extensive policy discussion about Biden administration initiatives supporting HBCUs and higher education, its operative effect is limited to the ceremonial designation of a commemorative week and a general call for Americans to observe it with appropriate activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 67045

Impact dates

  1. Start of National HBCU Week observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 24 through September 30, 2023 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
  • Call upon educators, students, public officials, professional organizations, corporations, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Ceremonial designation of September 24-30, 2023 as National HBCU Week takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 24-30, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references student debt relief plan blocked by Supreme Court and affirmative action decision, indicating ongoing policy tensions
  • Mentions domestic extremist threats to HBCU campuses, suggesting security concerns
  • Extensive policy claims about administration achievements are descriptive/narrative rather than operative directives in this proclamation
Proclamation 10628: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2023 · Executive Orders