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The Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, an annual event hosted by 4 Wheel City, is a vibrant celebration of the remarkable talents and invaluable contributions of disabled hip hop artists. Assembled during Disability Pride Month in July, this dynamic gathering serves as a platform to amplify the voices and narratives of disabled artists within the hip hop culture, fostering a spirit of acceptance, inclusion, and awareness.4 Wheel City, comprised of Namel "Tapwaterz" Norris and Ricardo "Rickfire" Velasquez, both wheelchair users due to spinal cord injuries, passionately advocate for disability rights and social change through their music. Their journey epitomizes the power of hip hop as a vehicle for raising awareness and sparking conversations about accessibility, discrimination, and resilience. As hosts of the Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, they extend this mission, providing a supportive and empowering space for disabled hip hop artists to shine.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Park, New York, New York,NY,United States, Manhattan
