The Universal Zulu Nation is synonymous with the founding family of Hip Hop. It is a grassroots community-based organization that was begun by a young student named Afrika Bambaataa in the Bronx borough of New York City in 1973. He is acknowledged internationally as the Godfather of Hip Hop culture. It was his vision to empower communities by uniting the artistic elements of Hip Hop.
Zulu Nation's purpose is to raise social awareness through forms of expression as a positive outlet for underprivileged youth, alternatively providing a forum for them to air grievances and settle disputes in a non-violent manner.
In addition, Zulu Nation's motto "Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding" was basis for street education through various literature called 'Infinity Lessons". The organization is fundamental to the establishment of Hip Hop as a universal culture that transcends all the boundaries of race, age, beliefs, social status, gender, and locality.
Zulu Nation's activism in the Bronx through various means including hosting events, mentorship programs, participating in gang mediations, and holding benefits was instrumental to the phenomenon of Hip Hop that continues to thrive today.
When the music industry and national media first propelled Hip Hop into the mainstream during the early 80's, Bambaataa and other Hip Hop pioneers embarked on the first Hip Hop tours; bringing authentic Hip Hop culture and its values to an overwhelmingly receptive national and international audience. Subsequently, Universal Zulu Nation's mission to preserve and elevate Hip Hop culture within communities succeeded as chapters began to develop across all continents.
About 206 Zulu - Universal Zulu Nation Seattle Chapter
Though relatively new to the organization, the Seattle Chapter of the Universal Zulu Nation; under the leadership of King Khazm, has received international recognition for the progressive civic involvement of it's members. 206 Zulu's alliances with local media sources, cultural and ethnic organizations, and non-profits have resulted in the chapter's participation in a number of community-centered events, benefit shows, workshops, panels, and programs in coordination with:
206 Zulu's success in building coalitions and engaging Hip Hop culture in social change on a local level is the cornerstone of their continuing mission to set a precedent through transformative contributions made by organizing the often disparate Hip Hop community.
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Listen to Zulu Radio on KBCS 91.3 FM (www.kbcs.fm) live every Saturday from 10pm - 12 midnight PST as hosts Khazm, WD4D, Sean Malik & Able bring you 2 hours of real, forward thinking, quality hip hop. No filler, no nonsense, just the good music you've been denied of... Until now!
With a continuing mission to elevate the culture of Hip Hop, Zulu Radio provides a diverse array of quality and innovative music programming. It is a platform for Hip Hop as a cultural movement to nurture growth within our communities.
Broadcasting from Bellevue Community College the show can be heard throughout Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma, other Greater Puget Sound areas and now across the world on-line! Log onto www.kbcs.fm and click "Listen Live".
The Month of November is Hip Hop History month. Get it in with The Zulu
Nation, the longest running Hip Hop organization in history. At the
same time come help the Oregon Chapter of the Universal Zulu Nation
become a non profit 5013c and help warm up there new office which has a
concert venue inside. There will be live music. Food, dancing by Bboys
and Bgirls of all ages and tons of new graffiti art on the walls by
some of the NW pioneers. there will also be some art on display and a
special graffiti workshop by NW pioneer Bruno. This event is ALL AGES.
youth encouraged. and its free to those who don't have anything to
give. Atleast bring yourself. all that cant make it but still want to
give: make checks payable to Oregon Universal and send to our new
office at the Salmon st. studios @ 109 SE Salmon st. suite C. Thanks.
We hope to see everyone there. Peace Unity Love and FUN.
just wanted to give condolences for the Ahkis Passing.. Im far and cant do much, but just wanted to reach out to remind you all that you have a nation behind your backs. Peace.Love.Unity. -Roach
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