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.
Bring Back the Balance
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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".
There is no father without mother No mother without father. There is no me with out them. Let them teach us That the sun shines after the rain That being selfish doesn’t pay Believe that good things come to those who wait Believe that dreams do come true Believe that revenge is never right Believe something good comes from something bad Believe we should live in harmony Believe we have a friend for a reason Believe you will lose if you sit, and wonder Believe experience teaches us a lesson Believe living is the best experience Believe when I die people will grieve But it’s ok because I believe Believe it’s hard watching my mother And father leave Believe when they’re gone all you can do is breath Who do you believe ?
Sensei Gregory C. Lewis: ” Seattle ’s Fighting Black King. The Most Dangerous Man Alive…?”
THE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION (ITC® ), led by Tom Patire, is an organization of the most sought after and respected instructors throughout the world in the demanding field of Executive, Close Quarter and Personal Protection. In partnership with Black Belt Magazine, they are holding a winner-take-all competition, the "Most Dangeorus Man Alive". Grand prize: $10,000 and a full page in Blackbelt magazine (!)
Help Send Seattle's Own "Fighting Black King", Sensei Gregory C. Lewis, get to (and WIN) the Most Dangerous Man Alive Contest!
Sensei Lewis, long-time nightclub security in Seattle 's hip-hop scene, occasional full-contact fighter, human rights activist, and founder of GCL Modern Karate, has taken up the challenge to bring back the titles of "Living Lethal Weapon 2009" and "Most Dangerous Man Alive" to the Pacific Northwest!
Self-Defense presentation by: Sensei Lewis and students of GCL Modern Karate.
Feature presentation: "Fighting Black Kings" (1976). Documentary on the 1975 1st World Open Full-Contact Knockdown Karate Championship, hosted by Master Mas Oyama.
Hosted by Julie C. Hip-Hop Congress; Knox Family (B-Girl Media).
Thursday, July 16th.8pm. Electric Tea Garden: 1402 E Pike St; Seattle WA 98122 .
$5 (before 10pm; $10 after 10pm). Doors at 8pm. Show at 9pm.
BE SURE TO COME OUT AND SHOW YA LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR THAT NORTHWEST HIP HOP...5MICS IS THE CAMP AND WE OUT HERE TRYNA DO IT BIGGER THAN DIDDY YA DIGG!!!
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