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Proclamation 8557

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2010

This proclamation designates September 12-18, 2010, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and Americans to observe it with programs and activities honoring HBCUs' contributions. It references a previously signed Executive Order strengthening the White House Initiative on HBCUs but contains no new policy directives, funding, or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 56459

Impact dates

  1. Start of National HBCU Week observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 12 through September 18, 2010, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of September 12-18, 2010 as National HBCU Week

Near term (90d)

  • Observance week activities during September 12-18, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8557: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2010 · Executive Orders