African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2018

This proclamation designates June 2018 as African-American Music Appreciation Month, recognizing the contributions of African-American musicians to American culture and calling upon public officials, educators, and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 26201

Impact dates

Jun 30, 2018
End of observance period for African-American Music Appreciation Month
Jun 1, 2018
Proclamation takes effect; June 2018 designated as African-American Music Appreciation Month

Key directives

Proclaim June 2018 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 that raise awareness and appreciation of African-American music

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation of June 2018 as African-American Music Appreciation Month

Near term (90d)

Observance activities during June 2018

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Non-binding call to action with no enforcement mechanism or funding attached
Annual proclamation of this type has been issued by multiple administrations; no policy continuity mechanism beyond single month