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Proclamation 8717

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2011

President Obama proclaimed September 18-24, 2011, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, calling on educators, officials, organizations, corporations, and the American people to observe the week with programs and activities honoring HBCUs and their contributions to the nation.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 58713

Impact dates

  1. National HBCU Week observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18 through September 24, 2011, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
  • Call upon educators, public officials, professional organizations, corporations, and all people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates September 18-24, 2011 as commemorative week

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 18-24, 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8717: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2011 · Executive Orders