legislation: 117-hres-1215

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117-hres-1215 117 hres 1215 Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month. Arts, Culture, Religion 2022-07-01 2022-07-01 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] NY D M001137 0 This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States; the wide array of talented and popular African-American musical artists, composers, songwriters, and musicians who are underrecognized for contributions to music; the achievements, talent, and hard work of African-American pioneer artists and the obstacles that those artists overcame to gain recognition; and the need for African-American students to have greater access to, and participation in, music education in schools across the United States. The resolution also supports the designation of an African-American Music Appreciation Month. Finally, the resolution recognizes Black History Month and an African-American Music Appreciation Month as an important time to celebrate the impact of the African-American musical heritage on the musical heritage of the United States. 2022-12-29T18:33:49Z  

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