H.Res. 918 · 117th Congress
Honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and political movement in American history.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adriano Espaillat
- Introduced
- 2022-02-09
- Latest action
- 2022-02-09 · Introduced in House
Summary
This resolution recognizes that the Harlem Renaissance represented a pivotal moment in American history for African Americans and the African diaspora community of intellectuals, artists, performers, writers, poets, and musicians whose works of political discourse and creative expression set a path for self-determination and self-empowerment that is still evident today.
The resolution also celebrates the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the art, literature, music, discourse, and culture of the United States.