A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month".
Sponsored By: Senator Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced
Summary
Would designate June 2025 as Black Music Month and recognizes the central role of Black people in shaping American music, from spirituals and ragtime to hip-hop and contemporary R&B. The resolution lists genres, names influential artists across eras, and cites the National Museum of African-American Music in Nashville as the official home of Black Music Month. It calls attention to gaps in music education access and representation, noting that 49 percent of students in predominately African-American schools do not participate in school music programs and that Black students and teachers are underrepresented.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 6/12/2025
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 6/12/2025
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/12/2025
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 6/12/2025
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