Bill > HRes626

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of hip hop by officially recognizing August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month". The resolution traces the origins of hip hop to August 11, 1973, when Clive "DJ Kool Herc" Campbell hosted a "Back To School Jam" in the Bronx, New York, introducing a new musical style that combined elements of disc jockeying, MCing, music, art, and dance. The resolution highlights hip hop's evolution from its African American roots to a globally influential cultural movement that transcends racial, geographic, and socioeconomic boundaries, and emphasizes its significant impacts on arts, education, youth empowerment, and the economy. The House of Representatives supports these designations, recognizes hip hop's decades of artistic contributions, and encourages Congress and local governments to commemorate the anniversary and support activities that celebrate the cultural legacy of this musical genre.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/626/all-info