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Proclamation 8557

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2010

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 56459

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

What to expect

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