IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 509 
Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as ‘‘Black Music 
Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2025 
Ms. BROWN (for herself, Mrs. MCIVER, Ms. STANSBURY, Mrs. FOUSHEE, Mrs. 
MCBATH, Ms. MCCLELLAN, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FROST, Ms. 
CROCKETT, Mr. EVANS of Pennsylvania, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. 
JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. 
TLAIB, Ms. SCANLON, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Mrs. SYKES, Mr. 
THANEDAR, Mr. BELL, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. MFUME, Mr. 
AMO, Ms. OMAR, Mr. PETERS, Mr. CARTER of Louisiana, Mrs. RAMIREZ, 
Mr. DOGGETT, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. JACOBS, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. 
ANSARI, Mr. SOTO, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. 
BALINT, Mr. BISHOP, and Mr. NADLER) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as 
‘‘Black Music Month’’. 
Whereas Black Americans have been creating and uplifting 
music since the founding of the United States; 
Whereas Black music transcends genres and styles, but has 
had particular influence with Negro spirituals, sacred 
music, folk songs, doo-wop, funk, gospel, blues, classical, 
rock and roll, ragtime, jazz, rap, rhythm and blues, soul, 
hip-hop, pop, reggae, and heavy metal; 
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•HRES 509 IH 
Whereas all American music and music around the world has 
been informed and shaped by Black music in untold 
ways; 
Whereas Black musicians, artists, songwriters, composers, 
producers, sound mixers, arrangers, orchestrators, music 
educators, and personnel throughout the music industry 
have created some of the most successful and impactful 
music in the Nation’s history; 
Whereas Black music has touched the lives of countless peo-
ple worldwide; 
Whereas Black music will continue to be a treasure of the 
Nation indefinitely into the future; 
Whereas Black music has often been imbued with deeply 
emotional character related to the discrimination and 
mistreatment faced by Black Americans dating to the 
Nation’s founding; 
Whereas Black music is sewn into the fabric of the Nation, 
including all its cultural facets, media, cinema and film, 
art, politics, and theater; 
Whereas Black music has been central to the struggle for 
Black freedom throughout American history and during 
the civil rights movement; 
Whereas President Jimmy Carter first recognized African- 
American Music History Month on June 7, 1979; 
Whereas music has the capacity to open people’s hearts and 
minds; and 
Whereas diversity is the Nation’s strength: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 509 IH 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘Black Music Month’’; 
(2) honors the stirring work of musicians, 
music creators, other artists, communities, and con-
gregations in creating, uplifting, promoting, and 
celebrating Black music; and 
(3) calls upon the people of the United States 
to recognize ‘‘Black Music Month’’ through actions 
and programs that— 
(A) elevate the artistry, skill, and talent of 
Black music and musicians; 
(B) perform and partake in Black music; 
(C) promote diversity, equity, and inclu-
sion; 
(D) spread awareness of Black music’s im-
pact and legacy; 
(E) honor and observe the deep-rooted his-
tory of Black music; and 
(F) spread joy, awareness, and under-
standing through Black music. 
Æ 
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