[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 31, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
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 The President

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                Proclamation 8025 of May 25, 2006

                
Black Music Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                African-American musicians have added to the rich 
                culture of our country and of countries around the 
                world. During Black Music Month, we recognize the 
                African-American artists who have enhanced our lives 
                and created some of our Nation's most treasured art 
                forms.

                Throughout history, African-American artists have 
                produced music with the power to change hearts and 
                shape our national conscience. From gospel to blues, 
                from jazz to rock and roll, the songs of America's 
                black musicians have defined our times and enriched our 
                culture. Performers such as Count Basie and Dizzy 
                Gillespie and vocalists such as Lizzie Miles and gospel 
                singer Mahalia Jackson have made their mark as great 
                American musicians, strengthening our Nation's 
                diversity and lifting the human spirit.

                In 2005, Americans witnessed the power of music to help 
                bring our country together. Following the devastation 
                of the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, the musicians 
                of that great region sought to preserve their unique 
                musical style and culture and share it with the rest of 
                the Nation. The soulful music of New Orleans and the 
                Gulf Coast remains one of our national treasures, a 
                symbol of creativity and hope.

                Black Music Month recognizes some of the brightest 
                lights of American creativity and honors the African-
                American men and women whose art entertains and 
                inspires us. The incredible talents of black musicians 
                continue to speak to every heart, reflecting the beauty 
                and pride of our great Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim June 2006 as Black Music 
                Month. I encourage all Americans to learn more about 
                the history of black music and to enjoy the great 
                contributions of African-American musicians.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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