Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in the State of New York. It highlights the significance of Hip-Hop as an original American creation that has evolved over the years. The date August 11, 1973, marks the legendary Back To School Jam in the Bronx where DJ Kool Herc introduced his innovative style of disk jockeying, giving birth to Hip-Hop. The resolution aims to celebrate and recognize the cultural impact of Hip-Hop, which has transcended various demographics and become a global phenomenon.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in the State of New York. It highlights the significance of Hip-Hop as an original American creation that has evolved over the years. The date August 11, 1973, marks the legendary Back To School Jam in the Bronx where DJ Kool Herc introduced his innovative style of disk jockeying, giving birth to Hip-Hop. The resolution aims to celebrate and recognize the cultural impact of Hip-Hop, which has transcended various demographics and become a global phenomenon.