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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7§ 6718 Black History Month Proclamation

§ 6718 Black History Month Proclamation

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§ 6718 Black History Month Proclamation

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor must announce February as Black History Month every year.
  • •This rule started in 2005.

Example

Every February, schools and communities celebrate Black History Month.

The Governor makes it official by announcing it each year, so everyone knows it's time to honor and learn about Black history.

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§ 6718 Black History Month Proclamation

The Governor shall proclaim the month of February as Black History Month each year. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 256, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governorclaimblack history month

Related Statutes

  • § 6711 Japanese American Remembrance Day
  • § 6712 Native American Day Proclamation
  • § 6713 Stepparents Day Proclamation
  • § 6714 John Muir Day Proclamation
  • § 6717 Cesar Chavez Day Proclamation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6718.
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