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BRINGING THE
TOGETHER
Do you see that? Macaroni salad and icebox pie by the table. As we’re
celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, this Block Party is
like no other, and we’re hoping that you can invite your friends to join!
Since the 1960s, block parties have existed as a form of community
gathering spaces. But the emergence of hip-hop in the 70s popularized
them as a form of reclaiming the urban space while exercising creativity
and building community.
Meet your guide
BRENDA HOWARD
Hi, I am Brenda Howard. Known as the
