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House Resolution Recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop
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Resolution Recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop

Last week, Senate Majority Leader Schumer spoke on the Senate floor following passage of his resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. 118th CONGRESS - 1st Session - H. RES. 618 - IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 26, 2023 - Recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Whereas, on August 11, 1973, Clive “DJ Kool Herc” and his sister Cindy Campbell threw a “Back to School Jam” to raise money for new school clothes in the recreation room of their apartment on 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York"
 
Whereas, on August 11, 2023, the Federal Government, States, cities, and towns will observe the 50th anniversary of hip-hop: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the contribution of hip-hop to American art and culture;

(2) recognizes the 50th anniversary of hip-hop;

(3) encourages Members of the House of Representatives to plan activities and support the recognition of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop; and

(4) encourages local governments in the United States to build partnerships with local hip-hop entities and other members of creative arts to expand the true essence of hip-hop culture.

Recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The resolution designates August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day,” the month of August as “Hip Hop Recognition Month,” and the month of November as “Hip Hop History Month.”

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