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SRES 643 116th Congress Senate Arts, Culture, Religion Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Elementary and secondary education Historical and cultural resources Music Performing arts Racial and ethnic relations

A resolution 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 designating June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Introduced: July 1, 2020 Introduced by: Booker, Cory A. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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This resolution designates June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

The resolution also recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Finally, the resolution recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.

What's happening now July 1, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)

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