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Proc 9527ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9527

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2016

President Obama proclaimed October 23-29, 2016 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, calling on Americans to observe the week with programs and activities honoring HBCUs' contributions. The proclamation celebrates HBCUs' historical role in expanding educational access and references prior Obama administration education policies, but contains no new substantive policy directives, funding, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 74653

Impact dates

  1. Start of National HBCU Week observation period

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 23 through October 29, 2016 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
  • Call upon educators, public officials, professional organizations, corporations, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 23-29, 2016 as National HBCU Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9527: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2016 · Executive Orders