A resolution commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".

United States119th CongressSRES-368Senate
Updated: Aug 2, 2025

Summary

This resolution commemorates the ongoing semicentennial of hip hop, recognizing its origins on August 11, 1973, with DJ Kool Herc's "Back To School Jam." It officially designates August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day," the entire month of August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month," and November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month." The resolution acknowledges hip hop's evolution from its New York City beginnings into a global cultural phenomenon, highlighting its diverse influences and significant contributions to art, culture, and the economy. It encourages Senators and local governments to commemorate this anniversary and support activities that recognize hip hop's historic milestone and enduring cultural legacy.

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  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5515-5516)

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