Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1368 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1368

 Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as ``Black Music
                                Month''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 15, 2026

 Ms. Brown (for herself, Mr. Carson, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Frost,
  Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Bell, Ms. Norton,
 Mrs. McIver, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mrs. Foushee, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs.
Hayes, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Evans
   of Pennsylvania, Mr. Mfume, Ms. Omar, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms.
  Scanlon, Mr. Figures, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Pocan, Ms.
 Simon, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mrs. McBath, and Ms. Williams of
Georgia) 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 2026 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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