[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S5182]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 331--DESIGNATING AUGUST 11, 2021, AS ``HIP HOP 
  CELEBRATION DAY'', DESIGNATING AUGUST 2021 AS ``HIP HOP RECOGNITION 
  MONTH'', AND DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2021 AS ``HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH''

  Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, and Mr. Padilla) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 331

       Whereas, on August 11, 1973, at a ``Back To School Jam'' 
     organized by his sister Cindy Campbell and held at the 
     recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New 
     York, Clive ``DJ Kool Herc'' Campbell introduced his 
     innovative style of disk jockeying and, together with the 
     master of ceremonies engaging the crowd with rap on the 
     microphone while partygoers known as B-boys and B-girls 
     danced, introduced a new style, later known as ``Hip Hop'', 
     which combined the elements of a disk jockey (commonly known 
     as a ``DJ''), a master of ceremonies (commonly known as an 
     ``MC''), music, art, fashion, and dance;
       Whereas, from its humble beginnings in New York City, the 
     music, lyricism, dance, fashion, and art of Hip Hop has 
     become a culture, now found in communities across the United 
     States, and has long been a worldwide phenomenon;
       Whereas the art and culture of Hip Hop is an original 
     American creation;
       Whereas Hip Hop and other genres of music, such as jazz 
     from New Orleans, Louisiana, blues from Mississippi, country 
     from the South, and gospel, soul, rock and roll, and 
     indigenous music from across the United States, have all 
     transcended boundaries;
       Whereas the Hip Hop genre has been reinvented often over 
     the years since 1973, reflecting the State, city, and region 
     of the music, from G-funk and Hyphy on the West Coast, to 
     Bass and Trap in the South, to Drill in the Midwest, to many 
     other sounds from coast to coast and from abroad, including 
     the New School, which continues that trend;
       Whereas Hip Hop artists and supporters, originally of 
     African heritage, now transcend many different ages, 
     ethnicities, religions, locations, political affiliations, 
     and socioeconomic statuses, which demonstrates the melting-
     pot quality of Hip Hop art and culture;
       Whereas the art and culture of Hip Hop have been adapted in 
     many innovative forms that are inspirational, challenging, 
     humorous, thought-provoking, and spiritual;
       Whereas Hip Hop has provided opportunities for 
     extracurricular activities, youth counseling, creative 
     outlets, physical fitness, vocabulary exercises, poetry, 
     analytical thinking, entertainment, employment, and economic 
     impact, and has become an industry that generates more than a 
     billion dollars annually;
       Whereas Hip Hop art, education, and culture have positive 
     effects on society;
       Whereas, on August 11, 2021, the Federal Government, 
     States, cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop Celebration 
     Day;
       Whereas, during the month of August 2021, the Federal 
     Government, States, cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop 
     Recognition Month; and
       Whereas, during the month of November 2021, the Federal 
     Government, States, cities, and towns will observe Hip Hop 
     History Month: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates August 11, 2021, as ``Hip Hop Celebration 
     Day'';
       (2) designates the month of August 2021 as ``Hip Hop 
     Recognition Month'';
       (3) designates the month of November 2021 as ``Hip Hop 
     History Month'';
       (4) recognizes the contributions of Hip Hop to art and 
     culture;
       (5) encourages Senators to plan appropriate activities that 
     support the objective of the ``Back to School Jam'' of August 
     11, 1973; and
       (6) encourages local governments in the United States to 
     build partnerships with local Hip Hop entities and other 
     members of the creative arts and music communities.

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