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Zulu Nation 19th Anniversary: Hip Hop 4 Ever
Associated name
Zulu Nation
Founder
Afrika Bambaataa
Date1992
Mediumpaper (fiber product)
DimensionsOverall (HW): 8 1/8 × 4 in. (20.638 × 10.16 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1998.854.18
Text EntriesEmerging in the early 1970s, the Zulu Nation was a community conscious Hip-Hop organization composed of DJs, MCs, graffiti artists, and break-dancers who pushed and established the early culture of Hip-Hop. Composed of local Bronx gang members from the Black Spades, the Zulu Nation used the elements of Hip-Hop to advocate for education, Black unity, peace, love, and upward mobility. Inspired by the movie Zulu (1964), the teachings of Malcolm X, and the Nation of Islam, Afrika Bambaataa created the Zulu Nation to fight against gun violence, drug abuse and gang rivalry in the Bronx community to transform New York’s gang culture to a higher level of self-consciousness, creativity, and freedom. Growing into an international organization, the Universal Zulu Nation celebrated and believed in Black solidarity, accepting people for who they area and that reflected in their clothing, message, and style.
Colored image of pan-african flag with a brown fist in front on white background. 19th anniversary is printed ontop of flag in black font. Zulu Nation is printed in black and yellow grafiti letters. Hip Hop 4 Ever is printed on bottom in black font.
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