Download or read book Opening Remarks of Governor Thomas Kean, Program on the Sacred and Secular Traditions in Black Music, Proclaiming Black History Month, February 20, 1982, Newark, N.J. written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: February is African American History Month in New Jersey and Governor Kean was asked to read his 1982 proclamation, urging all the citizens of New Jersey to recognize and study the many contributions made by African Americans during the genesis of the United States. The focus of the 1982 celebration was on the traditions in African American music, specifically jazz, the blues and gospel music. This music is recognized as a purely American art form which all the world has come to love and enjoy.