This resolution aims to commemorate the ongoing semicentennial of hip hop by formally designating several observances in 2025. Specifically, it designates August 11, 2025 , as "Hip Hop Celebration Day," August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month," and November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month." These designations are intended to encourage Federal, State, and local governments to observe and celebrate hip hop's cultural impact. The resolution highlights the origins of hip hop on August 11, 1973, with Clive "DJ Kool Herc" Campbell's "Back To School Jam" in the Bronx, New York, which introduced the elements of DJing, MCing, music, art, and dance. It acknowledges hip hop's evolution from humble beginnings into a worldwide phenomenon and an original creation of the United States, reflecting diverse regional influences and continuous reinvention. Hip hop is recognized as a multidimensional art form that has provided opportunities, fostered creativity, and generated significant economic impact. The House of Representatives explicitly supports these designations and recognizes the decades of contributions of hip hop to art and culture . It encourages Congress to commemorate the anniversary of hip hop and support activities that acknowledge the historic milestone of the 1973 event. Furthermore, the resolution encourages local governments to build partnerships with local hip hop entities and other creative arts communities to celebrate hip hop's anniversary.