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UNITY COMMUNITY CENTER
Specializing in Saving the Children through PREVENTIVE, DISCIPLINE and DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
CLICK on PHOTO for further INFORMATION

      
*From Store Fronts to National and International Stages*
Guaranteed to make you STOP, LOOK and LISTEN
Our World Renowned performing arts are proven examples of the success
we had in developing and helping to educate young people

       
National and International Ambassadors of Performing Arts
Ministry of Discipline, Culture, Love, Hope & Faith Programs
"The most accomplished (award-winning) performing arts organizations in America,
located in Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"

(AVAILABLE TO PERFORM ANY WHERE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ABROAD)

One of the longest standing youth developmental organization
of our kind in the United States of America,
40+ years of non-stop community service

   

LOVE & the Development of SELF-DISCIPLINE IS THE KEY  

WE ARE ED-U-TAIN-MENT;
Educational and educational awareness with inspirational
and positive entertainment for ALL

CLICK HERE or LINK BELOW FOR THIS 6 minute
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Promotional VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/q3ddccczk3I


 


2023 UCC SPONSORED EVENTS
CLICK ON FLYER FOR FULL VIEWING

                   


(1)  CLICK HERE FOR THE EBONYS FULL PHOTO

 

 


(2) CLICK HERE FOR THE EBONYS BROCHURE
David Beasley- THE EBONYS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VUnyb4_GKKW7OPiSo4QxLgOTMgM_hf7V/view?usp=sharing
 


(3)  CLICK HERE FOR 05/16/2023 VIDEO of THE EBONYS



(4)  CLICK HERE or on Photo for the Audio of YOU'RE THE REASON WHY

(4b)  CLICK HERE or on Photo for the Official Audio of IT'S FOREVER

  

CLICK HERE or on photo below for VIDEO


(5)  THE EBONYS OFFICIAL BIO
The HISTORICAL EBONYS


THE SOLUTION

LOVE and DISCIPLINE DEVELOPMENT
with many forms or types of EDUCATION

by Robert Dickerson

AGAINST GREAT ODDS
We (Unity Community Center) survived for 40 years
WE HAVE THE PROGRAMS and PERFORMING ARTS
FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS

GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU and/or
YOUR FAMILY MEMBER(s) Be
A BETTER PERSON AT HOME, SCHOOL,
YOUR RELIGIOUS PLACE of WORSHIP & COMMUNITY


Our specialty and formula is to focus on the
implementation of the solutions

The MANIFESTATION and IMPLEMENTATION of the SOLUTIONS and the MODEL
of what scholars, leaders, historians and educators
TALK, PREACH and WRITE
about concerning the
SOCIAL ills and the problems of our youth and communities AT-RISK

MANY SAY we are one of the greatest REPRESENTATION and PRESENTATIONS in AMERICA


"THE ORGANIZATION THAT GIVES THE YOUNG PEOPLE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THEIR OWN GREATEST"


"We must teach, protect and guide our young people
and children from making bad decisions"


REMEMBER- "QUITTERS never WIN
and WINNERS never QUIT"


or
If you enjoyed and appreciated or representation and/or presentations
FEEL FREE TO DONATE

We need your help to help more youth at-risk, to learn and experience the benefits of the arts and to become righteous young people making better communities


 

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Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble performing at the Honoring of
Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Patti Labelle for the
MARION ANDERSON AWARD at the KIMMEL CENTER

https://youtu.be/Mw4-p6RKbv0

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Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
performing at the 6abc Thanksgiving Parade
Representing JUNETEETH
https://youtu.be/GdZwKAEo9SE

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https://youtu.be/yTut5gZ4iwc  -   26 Minute video of JOY and APPRECIATION,
thanks to NJ Gov. PHIL MURPHY on 02/11/2020 and
Proclamation for Robert & Wanda Dickerson with a special performance
by
UNIVERSAL AFRICAN DANCE and DRUM ENSEMBLE

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https://youtu.be/W85Dz1Ph1aI 

non stop community SERVICE TOGETHER (Robert & Wanda) SINCE 1973

Traditional, Authentic and Professional LESSONS

"One of the best PREVENTIVE, SOCIAL, HOLISTIC-DEVELOPMENTAL and
EDUCATIONAL Programs with our wonderful  Scholars, Teachers, Instructors, Religious,
Community  Leaders and Social Justice Advocates and Activist  in AMERICA"

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" by Frederick Douglass
True, because you cannot give a child back their childhood.  Psychologically it is very difficult to
undo trauma once it is experienced.
Our programs are designed to ease the harm or pain and make better.

Developmental programs that gives young people the opportunity to live and experience the
True Essence and the Pursuit
 of 
HAPPINESS


A TRUE OASIS IN THE COMMUNITY

Performing/Teaching at many prestigious venues, such as: United Nations-NY, AFRICA, CARIBBEAN, Political Inaugurations, NAACP National Convention 07/14/2014 in Philadelphia PA & 07/16/2022 in Atlantic City NJ, National Association of Black Journalist Convention, Waldorf Astoria-NY, Grand Hyatt-NY, NJPAC-NJ, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)-NY, Schomburg Center NY,  Sunshine Awards / Gilman Figaro-NY, War Memorial (Trenton, NJ), Sony Blockbuster Entertainment Ctr., Tweeter Ctr.-NJ, New Jersey State Aquarium, Kimmel Ctr.-PHILA., Forum-Harrisburg, PA, Taj Mahal Casino-NJ, Trump Casino-NJ.Sands Casino-NJ, Show Boat Casino-NJ, Academy of Music-PHILA., International African Arts Festival-NY, Mann Center-PHILA., Robin Hood Dell-Phila., WDAS Unity Day-PHILA,, Odunde-PHILA., West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival-PHILA, Penns Landing-PHILA., The famous UniverSoul Circus, Six Flags GREAT ADVENTURE, Expos, Performing Art Centers, Museums, Convention Centers, Festivals, Colleges, Universities, Schools, Fraternity & Sorority National Conventions, Government & State Agencies, United States Arm Force Facilities, City Halls, Fortune 500 or High Profile Corporate Events, Juvenile Justice/Youth Detention Centers, Penitentiaries and many community events all over this country.

Seen by millions on Local, National, International and Cable Television, such as:  Charles Perez Show- 1995, National News Networks, Positive Impact (JOE PISCOPO) Show, NBC-Today's Show - Matt Lauer & Katie Couric with Joe Piscopo-2003, SPIKE TV- 2005, C-SPAN (International)- Millions More Movement 2005, CNN- (JOE PISCOPO-2007), TLC CABLE- 2009, WPVI 6, WCAU 10, KYW 3, WTXF 29, WPHL 17, WYBE 35, CN8 and many local TV shows around the U.S.A. since 1984.


Music that is therapeutic, healing and penetrates the soul


"Their performance was so thorough, we are going to play the CD all day at the Imani Celebration fest in California; You (Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble) are the best that I have ever seen."  DR. MAULANA KARENGA- Professor, Author, Historian / Creator & Founder of KWANZAA


"I've traveled all over the world, they are the best I've ever seen in this country."   DR. MOLEFI KETE ASANTE- Professor, Author & Historian  / The father and author of Afrocentricity


"They (Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble) are great, their show needs to be in Las Vegas NOW with the best.  I want their programs in all of my schools."   Legendary KENNY GAMBLE / Philadelphia International Records


"They (Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble) are THE EVIDENCE THAT OUR ORIGINAL CULTURE and FAMILY IS NOT LOST in AMERICA."
Also, the proof Unity Community Center (UCC) being the most accomplished performing arts and youth preventive developmental organization in America is coming to their
Annual Banquet.  The Banquet highlights their miracle and greatness.  This Banquet is absolutely
THEIR BEST PROPOSAL, because "SEEING IS BELIEVING"    Rev. Roy L. Jones, B.A. / M.A. / M.S.


" They (Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble) is the best that I have seen in America.  They are so good, like my home in Africa; that is why I have my children performing with them. They are Family" Yalani Bangoura- Acrobat, Dance Teacher & Djeli from Guinea, West Africa.


"This group is producing miracles." JOE PISCOPO - Famous Actor / Comedian & Philanthropist / Positive Impact Foundation & One of the original Saturday Night Live Superstars


"So very proud of their performances at the Mann Center. Robert and Wanda Dickerson' true commitment and dedication to our young people should forever be applauded. I've worked with their organization for 20+ years joyfully as cultural partners with the Mann Center's educational programs." Peace and Blessings Family!  Rhoda Blount, VP Education & Community Engagement


"This group is wonderful, you must see them, it is hard to explain how good they really are."  Legendary DR. BABA CHUCK DAVIS- Over 50 years of African Dance & Artistic Director for 38+ years for DANCE AFRICA / BAM


"I've traveled the world touring and performing and never found a group uplifting family and African Culture in America until meeting this FAMILY."  MOUSSA DIABATE- Djeli,Griot, Historian & African Dance & Drum Teacher / Les Ballet Africain- Guinea, WEST AFRICA


" I heard a lot about them, (Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble) when I seen them, (Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble) (October 20, 2007) they are number one M' BEMBA BANGOURA-Djeli,Griot, Historian & African Dance & Drum Teacher / The Ballet of Conakry & Ballet Djoliba - Guinea, WEST AFRICA


"They are the BEST, like the BALLET."  MITO CAMARA- African Dance & Drum Teacher / Lead Drummer for Les Ballet Africain for many years- Guinea, WEST AFRICA


"I am 96 years old and I have traveled the world many times and seen many dance performances. That was the best dance performance that I have ever seen in my life"- (January 31, 2010) a wonderful elder Jewish Lady at a Jewish Elderly Center in Pennsylvania


"The impact that you (Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble) put on people; if more people would do that, it would impact the world" (October 5, 2011)  Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Director of Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art



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