Congressional Democrats Propose June as Black Music Month

A group of more than forty Democrats have signed onto a proposed resolution to designate the month of June as Black Music Month while inviting Americans to participate, according to a June 5 announcement. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the resolution that all music, including music from the United States and other parts of the world, has been influenced and molded by black music in ways that “transcend genres and styles,” ranging from heavy metal to Negro spirituals. “Black music has shaped my life, shaped America, and influenced so many music genres. Black music is the soundtrack of our struggle and joy,” Ms. Brown, co-chair of the Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus, said in a statement....