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US SR273
Resolution
AI Summary
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Designates June 2025 as "Black Music Month" to honor Black contributions to American music including spirituals, ragtime, blues, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, hip-hop, and rock and roll
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Recognizes numerous pioneering Black musicians including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Tina Turner, and many others who shaped American musical heritage
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Highlights disparities in music education access, noting that 49% of students at predominantly African-American schools do not participate in music programs and only 15% of music ensemble students are Black
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Acknowledges that Black Music Month was established 46 years ago by Kenny Gamble, Dyana Williams, and Ed Wright through the Black Music Association
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Calls for greater access to culturally relevant music education programs for Black students to continue contributing to American musical heritage
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month".
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3391-3392)
6/12/2025