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Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a small selection of YouTube videos of The African American Day Parade In Harlem, New York City. The nine videos that are showcased in this post are from selected years beginning with 2012 to 2023.
Information about the history and purposes of this parade is given in some of these videos and their accompanying summaries.
The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the founders and organizers of the African American Day Parade in Harlem, New York. Thanks to all those who are showcased in these videos and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Notice the red, black, and green African American heritage flag that is shown in some of these videos.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2- Marching Band - Harlem New York - African American Day Parade
When Steel Talks, Sep 19, 2012
The first African American Day Parade was held in September
1969 in Harlem. The first Grand Marshal was Congressman Adam Clayton Powell,
Jr. The parade route started at 111th Street and Seventh Avenue and terminated
at 142nd Street. Harlem was selected as the site for the parade due to its
large representation of African people and it is the Black capital of America.
The purpose of the parade is to provide an opportunity for African people to join together on a Special Day to highlight our history and salute African people throughout America and the world for their outstanding achievements. The parade promotes unity, dignity and pride. The parade extends a special arena for organizations, dignitaries, celebrities, community leaders and bands to showcase positive accomplishments for the motivation of African people to achieve higher goals.
Some of the past Grand Marshals included Denzel Washington, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Mayor David Dinkins, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Johnnie Cochran, Spike Lee, Queen Mother Moore, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Paul Winfield, Melba Moore and many others. Many musical celebrities have also participated in the parade.
****SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - African American Parade~Harlem~2013~Baltimore Westsiders~NYCParadelife
nycparadelife,
SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - African American Parade~2014~Harlem~Christian Warriors~NYCParadelife
nycparadelife, Sep 23, 2014
****SHOWCASE VIDEO #5- African American Day Parade 2016 - Harlem, NYC
411xd, Sep 21, 2016
SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - African American Parade~Harlem~2017~Temple Guard Drill Team~NYCParadelife
Nycparadelife, Sep 18, 2017
African American Day Parade, Inc., Sep 27, 2019
Here's a recap our 50th Annual African American Day Parade!
Parade Date: September 15, 2019
Videographer: Moolou Vision
BVCTV NETWORK, May 2, 2021
BVCTV-African American Day Parade 2000 September 17th. 2000
in NYC
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #9 - 2023 African American Day Parade In Harlem, New York City
BLACK IN THE CORE, Sep 21, 2023 HARLEM
#africanamericandayparade #harlemculture #nycparade
Harlem's 54th Annual African American Day Parade was an unforgettable event full of joy, unity, and a profound appreciation for our rich heritage.
It’s incredibly impressive to see group after group marching with their signs, identifying all the different organizations that Black New Yorkers have formed to support each other across every facet of city life. Journalists, nurses, civil servants, politicians, artists, performers, and everyone else were out representing Black excellence and civic pride.
The parade took place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. under the theme "Celebrating African American Culture," and stretched along Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. from 111th to 137th Streets.
The 2023 grand marshals were Hazel Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference; radio host Bevy Smith; Ashley Keiko of Keiko Studios Music Academy; Joy Bivins, the guiding force behind the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; and Joaquin Dean, founder, and CEO of Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
The African American Day Parade has become a beloved tradition every year on the third Sunday of September. Make sure you don’t miss it in 2024!
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