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Proc 9455ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9455

African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed June 2016 as African-American Music Appreciation Month, calling on public officials, educators, and Americans to observe the month with activities and programs raising awareness of music composed, arranged, or performed by African Americans. The proclamation contains no substantive policy directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 36127

Impact dates

  1. African-American Music Appreciation Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2016 as African-American Music Appreciation Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, and all people of the United States to observe with appropriate activities and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • June 2016 observance month

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9455: African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2016 · Executive Orders