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DE HR35
Resolution
Status
6/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Stell Parker Selby
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AI Summary
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Designates June 2024 as Black Music Appreciation Month in Delaware to recognize African American musical contributions to American history
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Acknowledges President Jimmy Carter's 1979 proclamation establishing June as Black Music Month, later solidified in 2000 through activists Dyana Williams, Kenneth Gamble, and Ed Wright
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Recognizes Black Music's historical development during and after slavery, including genres such as Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Funk, Hip Hop, and Rap
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Notes President Barack Obama renamed the observance to African American Music Appreciation Month in 2009, and President Joe Biden returned it to Black Music Appreciation Month in 2023
Legislative Description
Designating June, 2024 As Black Music Appreciation Month .
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/30/2024