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Basic
Facts of the Parade:
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The
parade originated in 1969.
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Conrad
Peter and Livingston Wingate formed the parade.
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It
is the largest Black parade in America.
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There
is about 300-400 organizations that march in the parade
every year.
Purpose:
To provide an opportunity for blacks and Africans to have
a common day. To dramatize the aspects of our history. For
African Americans to come together and show how the have
evolved as people. And, represent how they have established
a strong foundation for there community. But, the primary
purpose of this parade is to promote dignity and pride for
African Americans.
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