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Proc 8684ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8684

African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed June 2011 as African-American Music Appreciation Month, calling on public officials, educators, and all Americans to observe the month with activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of music composed, arranged, or performed by African Americans.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 32851

Impact dates

  1. Start of African-American Music Appreciation Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2011 as African-American Music Appreciation Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; June 2011 designated as observance month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during June 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8684: African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2011 · Executive Orders