Posts - Bill - SRES 273 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".
senate 06/12/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize the profound contributions of Black people to American music and to highlight the need for greater access to culturally relevant music education for Black students. This legislation also designates June 2025 as Black Music Month to celebrate this rich musical heritage.
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SRES 273 - 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".
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moderate 06/12/2025
Promoting cultural education is smart policy; if it helps students connect, that’s a harmony we can all appreciate.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
Another month on the calendar means less time for learning the basics—let’s not remix our priorities.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
Celebrating culture is fine, but government should stick to the business of education, not identity politics concerts.
moderate 06/12/2025
Black Music Month sounds like a win-win: history honored and kids inspired—let’s hope it hits the right notes in implementation.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Black Music Month isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to fix the soundtrack of inequality in our schools.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Finally, Black music gets the credit it’s been running away with for centuries—about time we turn up the volume on justice!
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Recognizing Black artists is great—but let’s not forget, equity in education is the real encore we need.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
If Black Music Month means more funding and less accountability, then someone’s out of tune with real education needs.
moderate 06/12/2025
Acknowledging our nation’s Black music roots is a good play, but let’s keep an eye on follow-through, not just fanfare.