**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
4 Wheel City Foundation Presents: Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam – Celebrating Disabled Hip Hop Artists and Advocacy for Change
Welcome to THE DISABILITY HIP HOP JAM!
Join us at Central Park for a day filled with incredible performances! The first-ever Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, hosted by the 4 Wheel City Foundation, is set to ignite the stage with the vibrant talents of disabled hip hop artists. Held during Disability Pride Month in July, this dynamic gathering is scheduled to take place on July 14, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Central Park BandShell as part of the Disability Unite Festival. The event is free and open to all!
4 Wheel City Foundation, spearheaded by Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris and Ricardo “Rickfire” Velasquez, distinguished wheelchair users due to spinal cord injuries, is at the forefront of advocating for disability rights and social change through music. This upcoming event serves as a curated platform to amplify the voices and narratives of disabled artists within the hip hop culture.
The Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam embodies a spirit of acceptance, inclusion, and awareness, shedding light on the contributions of disabled artists to the hip hop community. Namel and Ricardo, known for their empowering music, have utilized hip hop as a powerful tool to raise consciousness on accessibility, discrimination, and resilience. Through their personal journey, 4 Wheel City exemplifies how hip hop can drive conversations and facilitate change. As hosts of the Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, Namel and Ricardo extend their mission to provide a supportive and empowering space for disabled hip hop artists to showcase their talents and stories.
We are thrilled to announce performances by:
- 4 Wheel City
- Gifted Hands
- Mia Money
- QuestionATL
- Maserati Money
- And more talented artists!
The event will be hosted by the shortest Harlem Globetrotter player in history, Mani Love, and will feature Hot 97’s DJ Drewski on the turntables.
This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation,
with additional support from the Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts regrant programs, administered by LMCC.
We are also proud to partner with RAMPD in making this event a reality.
Join us on July 14 at the Central Park BandShell for an unforgettable day of music, empowerment, and advocacy. Let’s celebrate the remarkable talents of disabled hip hop artists and unite in support of a more inclusive and equitable society.
For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact: 4 Wheel City Foundation
Email: 4wheelcityfoundation@gmail.com
Website: www.4wheelcity.com
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