This bill would add a new section to Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the U.S. Code requiring the President to issue an annual proclamation that designates a month as "African Diaspora Heritage Month." The proclamation must call on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. It also urges civil and educational authorities to observe the month through appropriate programs and activities. The bill includes findings that describe the size and diversity of the African diaspora population, its economic contributions, ties to Africa, and the role of diaspora members in cross-cultural engagement.
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According to the bill’s findings, supporters emphasize that the African diaspora in the United States is large and diverse (about 50,000,000 people as of 2024 in the bill text), contributes to the economy, and strengthens ties between the United States and African nations. The findings note educational attainment, tax and spending contributions, remittances to Africa, and growing two-way trade. Supporters present the designation as a way to honor the community and encourage programs that highlight cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties.
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