H.Res. 509

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 509 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 509

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as ``Black Music 
Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 12, 2025

Ms. Brown (for herself, Mrs. McIver, Ms. Stansbury, Mrs. Foushee, Mrs. 
McBath, Ms. McClellan, Ms. Kaptur, Ms. Norton, Mr. Frost, Ms. Crockett, 
Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Jackson of 
Illinois, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Mrs. Beatty, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. 
Scanlon, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mrs. Sykes, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Bell, 
Ms. Stevens, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Amo, Ms. Omar, Mr. Peters, 
Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Doggett, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. 
Jacobs, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Ansari, Mr. Soto, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, 
Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Balint, Mr. Bishop, and Mr. Nadler) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as ``Black Music 
Month''.

Whereas Black Americans have been creating and uplifting music since the 
founding of the United States;
Whereas Black music transcends genres and styles, but has had particular 
influence with Negro spirituals, sacred music, folk songs, doo-wop, 
funk, gospel, blues, classical, rock and roll, ragtime, jazz, rap, 
rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, pop, reggae, and heavy metal;
Whereas all American music and music around the world has been informed and 
shaped by Black music in untold ways;
Whereas Black musicians, artists, songwriters, composers, producers, sound 
mixers, arrangers, orchestrators, music educators, and personnel 
throughout the music industry have created some of the most successful 
and impactful music in the Nation's history;
Whereas Black music has touched the lives of countless people worldwide;
Whereas Black music will continue to be a treasure of the Nation indefinitely 
into the future;
Whereas Black music has often been imbued with deeply emotional character 
related to the discrimination and mistreatment faced by Black Americans 
dating to the Nation's founding;
Whereas Black music is sewn into the fabric of the Nation, including all its 
cultural facets, media, cinema and film, art, politics, and theater;
Whereas Black music has been central to the struggle for Black freedom 
throughout American history and during the civil rights movement;
Whereas President Jimmy Carter first recognized African-American Music History 
Month on June 7, 1979;
Whereas music has the capacity to open people's hearts and minds; and
Whereas diversity is the Nation's strength: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for the designation of ``Black Music 
Month'';
(2) honors the stirring work of musicians, music creators, 
other artists, communities, and congregations in creating, 
uplifting, promoting, and celebrating Black music; and
(3) calls upon the people of the United States to recognize 
``Black Music Month'' through actions and programs that--
(A) elevate the artistry, skill, and talent of 
Black music and musicians;
(B) perform and partake in Black music;
(C) promote diversity, equity, and inclusion;
(D) spread awareness of Black music's impact and 
legacy;
(E) honor and observe the deep-rooted history of 
Black music; and
(F) spread joy, awareness, and understanding 
through Black music.
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