119-sres368

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 368 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 368

 Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and 
 designating August 11, 2025, as ``Hip Hop Celebration Day'', 
 designating August 2025 as ``Hip Hop Recognition Month'', and 
 designating November 2025 as ``Hip Hop History Month''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 August 2, 2025

 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

 Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and 
 designating August 11, 2025, as ``Hip Hop Celebration Day'', 
 designating August 2025 as ``Hip Hop Recognition Month'', and 
 designating November 2025 as ``Hip Hop History Month''.

Whereas 2023 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of hip hop;
Whereas, on August 11, 1973, Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell introduced his 
 innovative style of disc jockeying at an event organized by his sister, 
 Cindy Campbell, called the ``Back To School Jam'', which was held in the 
 recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York;
Whereas, together, Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell and the master of ceremonies 
 engaged the crowd with rap on the microphone, while partygoers known as 
 B-boys and B-girls danced, and introduced a new style, later known as 
 ``hip hop'', which combined the elements of a disc jockey (commonly 
 known as a ``DJ''), a master of ceremonies (commonly known as an 
 ``MC''), music, art, and dance;
Whereas Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall 
 of Fame in 2023;
Whereas, from the humble beginnings of hip hop in New York City, the music, 
 lyricism, dance, and art of hip hop has become a culture found in 
 communities across the United States, and has long been a worldwide 
 phenomenon;
Whereas the art and culture of hip hop is an original creation of the United 
 States and one of the most popular genres of music within the United 
 States;
Whereas hip hop has had notable Southern influences following its Northern 
 inception, such as jazz and bounce from New Orleans, Louisiana, the 
 blues from Mississippi, and country from the South, and these influences 
 along with other celebrated genres of music, such as disco, gospel, 
 soul, rock and roll, and Indigenous music from across the United States, 
 have all helped hip hop transcend boundaries and contributed significant 
 intellectual heritage and regional influence to the creation and 
 progression of hip hop over the last century;
Whereas the hip hop genre has been reinvented often over the years since 1973, 
 reflecting the State, city, and region of the music, from G-funk and 
 hyphy on the West Coast, to bass and trap in the South, to drill in the 
 Midwest, to reggae and dancehall influences, to many other sounds from 
 coast to coast and from abroad, including contemporary hip hop, which 
 continues that trend by allowing listeners not only to unwind and escape 
 through a rhythmic beat but also to resonate and empathize with the 
 stories being told;
Whereas hip hop artists and supporters, originally of African heritage, now 
 transcend many different ages, ethnicities, religions, locations, 
 political affiliations, and socioeconomic statuses, which demonstrates 
 the versatility and inclusivity of hip hop art and culture;
Whereas the art and culture of hip hop have been adapted in many innovative 
 forms that are inspirational, challenging, humorous, thought-provoking, 
 and spiritual;
Whereas hip hop as a multidimensional art form and lifestyle continues to 
 produce new subgenres of music and stylistic lexicons and promotes new 
 cultural imprints, trends, and movements that reverberate across the 
 United States and around the globe;
Whereas hip hop has provided opportunities for extracurricular activities, youth 
 empowerment, creative outlets, physical fitness, vocabulary exercises, 
 poetry, analytical thinking, entertainment, employment, and economic 
 impact and has become an industry that generates billions of dollars 
 annually;
Whereas hip hop art, education, and culture have positive effects on society;
Whereas, on August 11, 2025, the Federal Government, States, cities, and towns 
 will observe Hip Hop Celebration Day;
Whereas, during the month of August 2025, the Federal Government, States, 
 cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop Recognition Month; and
Whereas, during the month of November 2025, the Federal Government, States, 
 cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop History Month: Now, therefore, be 
 it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates August 11, 2025, as ``Hip Hop Celebration 
 Day'';

    (2) designates the month of August 2025 as ``Hip Hop 
 Recognition Month'';

    (3) designates the month of November 2025 as ``Hip Hop 
 History Month'';

    (4) recognizes the decades of contributions of hip hop to 
 art and culture;

    (5) encourages Senators to commemorate the anniversary of 
 hip hop and support appropriate activities that recognize the 
 historic milestone and cultural legacy of the ``Back to School 
 Jam'' of August 11, 1973; and

    (6) encourages local governments in the United States to 
 build partnerships with local hip hop entities and other 
 members of the creative arts and music communities in 
 celebration of the anniversary of hip hop.
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