Bill > AJR73

This resolution recognizes June 2025 as Black Music Month in Wisconsin, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of Black music in America. It traces the origins of the commemoration to President Jimmy Carter's initial recognition in 1979 and President Bill Clinton's formal declaration in 2000. The resolution emphasizes the profound impact of Black musicians across various genres like jazz, gospel, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, and rap, acknowledging how the experiences of Black Americans have fundamentally shaped musical expression. It specifically honors numerous influential Black artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé, and notes their contributions to not just music, but also broader cultural domains like literature, dance, fashion, and visual arts. The resolution also celebrates Wisconsin's own Black musicians who have made significant contributions to the music industry, including Baby Drew and Clyde Stubblefield. Furthermore, it highlights Black music's economic importance and its role as a source of power, pride, inspiration, and unity across racial and cultural boundaries, demonstrating the deep cultural significance of Black musical traditions.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr73