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  • H. RES. 1415 — Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national Chuck Brown Day, and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:144

    H.Res. 1415 is a resolution expressing support for making August 22, 2024, national "Chuck Brown Day." The resolution honors Chuck Brown for his work as the "Godfather of Go-Go," a genre that blends funk, soul, and Latin sounds, and for his significant contributions to the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.Res. 1415 wants to make August 22, 2024, a special day called "Chuck Brown Day" to honor a musician who made a fun type of music mixing different styles. The day celebrates his cool tunes and how he worked to help the people in Washington, D.C. feel important and have a say in things.

  • H. RES. 1279 — Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as Black Music Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:454

    H. RES. 1279 expresses support for designating June 2024 as "Black Music Month" to honor the significant contributions of Black Americans to music. It highlights the influence of Black music across various genres and its role in American history and struggle for Black...

    Simple Explanation

    In June 2024, people want to celebrate Black Music Month to say thank you to Black musicians who made great music that many people love and learned from. This special month is about having fun with music and learning how Black artists have made history and inspired many people.