HRES 602 United States House · 118th Congress

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month".

This resolution designates August 11, 2023 as "Hip Hop Celebration Day," August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month," and November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month." It commemorates hip hop's 50th anniversary, honoring its 1973 origins at the Bronx Back To School Jam. Federal, state, and local governments are encouraged to observe these designations through appropriate activities celebrating hip hop's cultural impact. The resolution is procedural and does not create new laws or affect specific groups.
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