Presidential Document2023-12056
Black Music Month, 2023
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Published
June 5, 2023
Signed
May 31, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 107 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12056]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88 , No. 107 / Monday, June 5, 2023 /
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Proclamation 10589 of May 31, 2023
Black Music Month, 2023
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Black Music Month, we pay homage to legends of
American music, who have composed the soundtrack of
American life. Their creativity has given rise to
distinctly American art forms that influence
contemporary music worldwide and sing to the soul of
the American experience.
Much of Black music is rooted in African rhythms,
coupled with the experience of slavery and struggle in
America. Barred from expressing themselves in their
native tongues, enslaved people developed a language to
articulate their hopes, dreams, sense of loss, and
tenacity to overcome the harrowing nature of their
lives. They used music to strategically and creatively
voice their most deeply held feelings. Today, the
creative ways that Black music tells stories of trial
and triumph in American life continue to move us all to
understand the common struggles of humanity.
Spirituals, gospel, the blues, R&B, rock and roll,
jazz, pop, rap, hip-hop, and more have molded American
culture and given rise to new American art forms
emulated around the globe.
Since taking office, my Administration has supported
American creators and communities--uplifting more
voices, inspiring new generations, and showing the full
power of our example as a great Nation. We have
invested hundreds of millions of dollars in
strengthening the National Endowment for the Arts and
the National Endowment for the Humanities while
securing over a billion more to help concert halls,
theaters, museums, libraries, and other venues recover
from the COVID-19 pandemic. I have also had the honor
of celebrating legendary Black musicians at the White
House who, along with thousands more across the
country, have made a lifetime of contributions to this
Nation.
This month, we celebrate the songs and artists that
challenge us to think critically, stand up to
injustice, and believe in ourselves. We recommit to
expanding the promise of dignity and opportunity for
all Americans. And we revel in the sounds, spirit, and
soul of some of the very best music ever created.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2023 as
Black Music Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, and all the people of the United States to
observe this month by honoring Black musicians and
raising awareness and appreciation of Black music.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
seventh.
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