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That the House of Representatives— recognizes that the Harlem Renaissance represented a pivotal moment in America 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 which is still evident today; recognizes that the Harlem Renaissance gave Black people pride in and control over how the Black experience was represented in American culture and set the stage for the civil rights movement and continues to inform the activities of today for social justice and equal rights; supports efforts to recognize, promote, preserve, and celebrate the rich history of the Harlem Renaissance and its continuum through contemporary interpretive programs; protects Harlem’s historic assets, its cultural legacy, the rich history of its people against encroachments resulting in the displacement and uprooting of low- and moderate-income residents, and undermine its world-renowned cultural identity and unique neighborhood character, which are economic tools not only for Harlem, but New York City, in general; and celebrates the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the art, literature, music, discourse, and culture of the United States.