Establishing African Diaspora Heritage Month in the United States
This Act mandates the President of the United States to annually proclaim a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month. The goal is to honor the significant contributions of this community to the culture, economy, and society of the US, and to encourage state and local authorities to organize appropriate educational and cultural programs. For citizens, this means formal recognition and promotion of the cultural diversity and history of the African Diaspora in public life and education.
Key points
The U.S. President will be required to annually designate a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month.
State and local governments and educational authorities are urged to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.
The Act formally recognizes the substantial economic, educational, and cultural contributions of the African diaspora community to the United States.
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