Black Spades
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The Black Spades is a predominantly African-American street gang. The organization was formed in the Bronxdale houses projects in New York City during the late 1960s and gained popularity in the 1970s
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Universal Zulu Nation
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The Universal Zulu Nation is an international hip hop awareness group formed by electro/hip hop artist Afrika Bambaataa.
Black Spades
…division 1st chapter, then later joined the Bronx River Houses Black Spades 10th Division, before becoming a famous hip hop DJ. He went on to form the Universal Zulu Nation on November 12, 1977; with several members following him. DJ Kool Herc, an early hip hop music pioneer, credits gangs including the Black Spades with…
Afrika Bambaataa (left) with DJ Yutaka of Zulu Nation Japan, 2004.