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103d CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 364
Designating June as ``African-American Music Month''.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 5, 1994
Mr. Blackwell (for himself, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Foglietta, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Engel, Mr. Frost, Mr. Romero-Barcelo, Mr. Kleczka, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Norton, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Watt, Mr. Owens, Mr. Lancaster, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Scott, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Payne of New Jersey, Mr. Washington, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Towns, and Mr. Rush) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating June as ``African-American Music Month''.
Whereas the International Association of African-American Music has proclaimed
June as African-American Music Month;
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United States and originates
from Africa, genres such as gospel, blues, jazz, rock, rhythm and blues,
rap, hip-hop, and their variations have their roots in the African-
American experience;
Whereas African-American music's prominence has reawakened interest in the
legacy and heritage of the art form;
Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, executives, educators, and
other music industry professionals provide inspiration and leadership
through the very music they create and manufacture, the educational
information disseminated and financial contributions made to various
charitable and community-based organizations;
Whereas African-American music has had a pervasive influence on dance, fashion,
language, art, literature, cinema, media, advertisements, and more;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong presence of and significant
contributions made by African-Americans to both society as a whole and
to the music industry;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact and broad appeal to diverse
groups, both nationally and internationally;
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music industry contributes
greatly to the worldwide economy; and
Whereas the month of June should be designated each year to afford all Americans
an opportunity to study, reflect, and celebrate the majesty, vitality,
and significance of African-Americans' contribution to Global Culture:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That June is designated asAfrican-American Music Month'', and the President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United
States to observe such month by recognizing African-American music and
by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.