House Democrats announced Wednesday the creation of a Congressional caucus dedicated to “the power and justice of hip-hop.”
Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman of New York is a member of the Squad, a group of left-wing Democrats who advocate like-minded policies. On Wednesday, Bowman announced the launch of a new caucus known as the Congressional Hip-Hop Power and Justice Task Force, which aims to use hip-hop music to defend left-wing policies. (Related: George Santos announces effort to expel Jamal Bowman from Congress)
“The task force, led by Bowman, will use hip-hop’s message of building a more just society to spearhead efforts to address the imperatives of economic equality, affordable housing, and racial justice. ” Bowman said in the paper. statement He is now known as X on Twitter.
Today, we are launching the first-ever Hip Hop Power and Justice Task Force. Check it out here ✊🏿https://t.co/ViIZK76BQR pic.twitter.com/VLHmc1Za1V
— Congressman Jamal Bowman (@RepBowman) February 14, 2024
“Hip-hop has always been about ending poverty in America, fully funding public schools. It's always been about judicial reform and police reform,” Bowman said. Said The Hill. “It's always been about addressing issues of affordable housing and threats of violence.”
“Especially in this moment, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ceasefire movement and the continuing fight for freedom, justice and equality, now is the time to build political power at an unprecedented level,” Bowman said. added.
Democrats are trying to tap into hip-hop, which has a huge following among young people, to rally voters for left-wing causes. In 2021, the Democratic-led Senate will solution November of that year was declared “Hip-Hop History Month.”
Many hip-hop and rap artists have publicly supported the Democratic Party. On November 4, 2016, Sean Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, held a concert in support of then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. support About Joe Biden's candidacy in the 2020 presidential election.
However, some artists support the Republican Party.Artists Kanye West, Kodak Black, and 50 Cent have supported Former President Donald Trump's candidacy.
Mr Bowman has faced significant criticism since September 30 when he set off a fire alarm at the Cannon House office building. On October 26, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of doing so. condemned by the House of Commons.
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