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Proclamation 9897

African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates June 2019 as African-American Music Appreciation Month, honoring African-American contributions to American music across genres including blues, jazz, gospel, rock and roll, rap, and hip hop. It memorializes Aretha Franklin and encourages public officials, educators, and citizens to observe the month with awareness-raising activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 26313

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 26313

    Federal Register PDF

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

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2019 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

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • June 2019 designated as African-American Music Appreciation Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance activities during June 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9897: African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2019 · Executive Orders