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(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 phe-
nomenon; 
Whereas the art and culture of Hip Hop is an original Amer-
ican 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 re-
gion 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 Afri-
can 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, chal-
lenging, humorous, thought-provoking, and spiritual; 
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Whereas Hip Hop has provided opportunities for extra-
curricular activities, youth counseling, creative outlets, 
physical fitness, vocabulary exercises, poetry, analytical 
thinking, entertainment, employment, and economic im-
pact, 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 Celebra-
tion Day; 
Whereas, during the month of August 2021, the Federal Gov-
ernment, 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 House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Hip Hop Cele-
bration Day’’; 
(2) supports the designation of ‘‘Hip Hop Rec-
ognition Month’’; 
(3) supports the designation of ‘‘Hip Hop His-
tory Month’’; 
(4) recognizes the contributions of Hip Hop to 
art and culture; 
(5) encourages Members of the House of Rep-
resentatives to plan appropriate activities that sup-
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port 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 enti-
ties and other members of the creative arts and 
music communities. 
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