Universal Hip Hop Parade
universal hip hop parade uhhp annual cultural event held historically black neighborhood bedford–stuyvesant brooklyn new york city saturday anniversary marcus garveys birthday august parade reminder marcus garvey also used popular culture tool empower people encouraged growth black institution parade world longest celebration hiphop culture cover traditional element hip hop including rapper break dancer singer actor performing float foot additionally graffiti artist deejays perform different location along parade route parade also present example vibrant artistic cultural life community including stilt walker motorcycle van club graffiti banner display marching band sound truck dancer additionally hiphop legend elected official community activist legendary mc participated parade also serf display emerging neighborhood bedford stuyvesant including art culture growing commercial district resident neighborhood new york city well visitor area local organization showcase artistic creativity membership color promoting service event product neighborhood business institution along route play music distribute giveaway help create festive environment resident visitor alike urged participate join parade procession universal hip hop parade founded jeffery kazembe batts charles barron freedom williams host activist fall celebrate african american cultural social activist root hiphop culture outgrowth work earlier group universal nubian association una organizer come across new york metropolitan area agreed organize uhhp bedstuy brooklyn parade made major transition making mover shaker bed stuy brooklyn mike hollywood christie aka dj dr hollywood helm took organization new height monthly open mics helping parade reach highest viewing number date mike hollywood christie parade chairman august march addition running parade nonprofit group universal hiphop parade foundation inc also organizes forum concert openmikes rally teachins party throughout year foundation funded private donation grant including greater new york development fund new york city department cultural affair administrated brooklyn art council bac brooklyn bedford stuyvesant marcus garvey hip hop culture website universal hiphop parade foundation inc uhhp event calendar current th annual universal hiphop parade page uhhp facebook uhhp youtube channel bedstuy gateway business district universal hip hop parade universal hip hop parade k