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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in New York State, recognizing the cultural significance of hip-hop music and its origins. The resolution highlights that August 11th was chosen to commemorate the birth of hip-hop, specifically referencing DJ Kool Herc's legendary performance at a "Back To School Jam" in the Bronx in 1973, where he introduced an innovative style of disk jockeying that combined elements of music, art, dance, and performance. The document emphasizes hip-hop's evolution from a local New York City cultural expression to a global phenomenon that transcends age, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status, and acknowledges it as an original American art form that has continually reinvented itself across different regions and musical styles. By requesting the governor's proclamation, the resolution seeks to officially recognize and celebrate hip-hop's rich cultural heritage and its significant impact on American society, while honoring its roots in New York City's diverse urban landscape.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J555