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On the recordMay 30, 2011
I call upon public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of music which is composed, arranged, or performed by African Americans.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Proclamation 8684—African-American Music Appreciation Month

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