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"The Strength of the family (Father and Mother) is what makes a better community"

NON-STOP COMMUNITY SERVICE: Serving Philadelphia, Pa since 1968 & Camden, NJ since 1975

Robert & Wanda Dickerson- Founders, Creators and Directors of THE UNITY COMMUNITY CENTER
and it's programs since 1983

    This photo was taken September 27, 1975 of the wedding of our founders Robert and Wanda Dickerson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 
   The Dickerson family strives very hard to be positive role-models, mentors, teachers and advisors to young people within the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, especially the inner-cities of Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Robert and Wanda was called to Camden from Philadelphia in 1975.  In communities where there is great despair, social ills, crime, and hatred, the Dickerson family still remains a treasure, sacrificing beyond the call of duty and what many call family time, to continue teaching and helping the communities, especially the young people in Camden, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.   Robert and Wanda were blessed with four children, Jamal, Nasir, Atiya and Ayanna Dickerson, fifteen Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.  

    Their oldest son Jamal,  in 1995 graduated from Camden High School.  Jamal attended Morgan State University and graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education and Master's Degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University 2010.   Jamal is married to his lovely wife RONSHA with their six wonderful children, Jamal IIKarima, Sekou-Moussa, Tenenfig, Fatima and Akeelah.  They are also grandparents from their son Jamal II with Alani and Alira.    Jamal is currently the Director of Bands and an Instrumental Music School Teacher for Camden Creative Arts Public High Schools.

Their son Nasir is also a graduate of Camden High School and was honored with a full paid scholarship for high academic and musicianship achievement to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa, for music education.  In 2006 Nasir, graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor Degree in Music Performance and in May 2007 he earned and received his  Master's Degree in MUSIC EDUCATION with three beautiful daughters Nuri, Jalia and Aisha and his lovely fiancée SAHREEDA BALLARD.

Their oldest daughter, Atiya is a graduate of Camden County Vocational School with high academic achievements.  Atiya majored in Cosmetology and is the manger operator and owner now of the family business, founded and owned by mother Wanda A. DickersonJana's Unique Hair Salon & Jana's Academy School in Lindenwold, New Jersey.  Atiya made a great historical accomplishment, by having the 1st minority (African-American) owned Cosmetology School (https://janasacademy.com) in the State of New Jersey.   Atiya is married to DWAYNE JOHNSON and were blessed with two lovely daughters Dayanna, Anisah and one son Dwayne (DJ).

 Ayanna graduated at Camden Creative Art High School, Camden, New Jersey majoring in music and graduated from Rutgers University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management 2010 and a Master of Arts Degree / Counseling in Educational Settings from Rowan University.  Ayanna also has a lovely son named Jaleel.  Ayanna is married to an educational scholar and administrator ANDREW BELL with wonderful son, Andrew Bell Jr., and daughter Zoe Bell.

Also the Dickerson's, blessed with two great grandchildren- TWINS- Alani and Alira-parents our grandson Jamal II and Nejma Maddox.


Our highly educated sons and daughters love to say that
the vision, mission, purpose, methodology and goals of the
UNITY COMMUNITY CENTER (UCC) is
my (Robert Dickerson) and my wife (Wanda Dickerson).
TRUE,
HOWEVER!

We tell them if you break this chain, you, your family
and especially your children will
SUFFER the
same ADDICTIONS and
social problems of the community
.
WHY?
Because through GOD'S grace and mercy,

(UCC) is the best SOLUTION to the PROBLEMS of up-lifting Humanity
and especially the problems of the African-American Family in U.S.A..
by Robert H. Dickerson
www.UnityCommunity.com


LOVE & the Development of SELF-DISCIPLINE IS THE KEY  

Guaranteed to make you STOP, LOOK and LISTEN

Music that is therapeutic, healing and penetrates the soul

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

https://youtu.be/q3ddccczk3I


 


(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 Original Audio of IT'S FOREVER

 

CLICK HERE or on photo below for VIDEO


(5)  THE EBONYS OFFICIAL BIO
The HISTORICAL EBONYS


 

SACRIFICE
When you sacrifice, you give up something that is valuable to you
in order to help another person and/or community
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"


*WE ENCOURAGE THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE and FAMILY*
*THE ART OF CHOOSING A MATE*


"USUALLY, OPPORTUNITY OF SUCCESS ONLY KNOCKS ONE TIME,
YOU MAY BE BLESS TO GET ANOTHER CHANCE"
(Love, Peace, Money, Good Homes and Friendship in ALL WALKS OF LIFE)


WHEN THE PARENTS push DOUBT or an example of DOUBT
THE CHILDREN fall OUT


WHAT IS LEGACY?

LEGACY IS A GIFT THAT IS PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS:
INHERITANCE, MONEY, PROPERTY, BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION,
HISTORY and even STORIES
Proverbs 13:22- A good man leaves an inheritance
to his children's children


DON'T TEACH YOUR CHILDREN HOW TO USE OTHERS,
Because that is when others will USE THEM.
BE LOVABLE, PROTECTOR and a GIVER,
WATCH HOW YOU and YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE BLESSED
                                                                                                                                                                              Sayings and words by Robert Dickerson


CLICK PHOTO or YOUTUBE LINK FOR VIDEOS BELOW:
      

https://youtu.be/W85Dz1Ph1aI - Robert & Wanda Dickerson

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

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

Robert and Wanda Dickerson, Founders, Directors and the Creators of Unity Community Center and it's programs

Home of

Renowned- Universal Pasha Karate School
Sensational - Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
World Champion
- UPK Pasha Generals
Beautiful & Marvelous
 UCC Praise Dance Ministry & UCC Cloud Nine
Fabulous
- UCC Royal Brass Band  UCC Music Ensemble & LITTLE JAZZ GIANTS
Promoting Academic Excellence Dean Tree (THE DEANS)
Featuring
JAMAL P. DICKERSON- The Trumpet Chics & Pace
NASIR P. DICKERSON- Jazz
Manager of the Original Founding Member- The Legendary
David Beasley
70’s R&B Group
THE EBONYS

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History in the making- THE ORIGINAL LEGENDARY MEMBERS SINGING WITH THEIR GROUP
DAVID "Beas" BEASLEY, JENNIFER "Jenny" HOLMES-ROSSI & CLARENCE "Jingles" Vaughn Sr.
https://youtu.be/GTG3oJsczOI

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THE EBONYS OFFICIAL BIO

The HISTORICAL EBONYS

CLICK LINK BELOW:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q2Guc3P-eIBRADXYUenF0co-ed_B9IDH/view?usp=sharing

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THE EBONYS- BROCHURE
Dedicated to the Historical Contributions and LEGACY of THE EBONYS
The Original Member, Creator and Founder of THE EBONYS-
David Beasley

OR CLICK BELOW:

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

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IT'S TRUE
The Famous AFRICAN PROVERB
"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD"

One of the best PREVENTIVE, SOCIAL, HOLISTIC-DEVELOPMENTAL and EDUCATIONAL programs 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"


"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.

"Mother and Father should think about how often, they didn't answer their child's prayer.
Children's most important prayer is for their parents staying together in love,
to death do them apart. Mom and Dad are their babies and children's path to GOD answering their prayers.
When that is broken, babies and children suffer trauma." 
By Robert Dickerson 


LOVE & the Development of SELF-DISCIPLINE IS THE KEY  

"Keeping them in the discipline -UNTIL- They develop SELF-DISCIPLINE"

"We must TEACH by EXAMPLE"
The value of morality and changing behaviors for the best

"We must practice and be what we preach and teach" by Robert Dickerson

"YOUR WINNING and SUCCESSFUL FUTURE IS BASED ON WHAT YOU DO TODAY"
 


"IT IS BETTER TO BE BLESSED WITH WHAT YOU NEED, RATHER THAN WHAT YOU WANT"
by Robert Dickerson

It is better to GIVE, then to RECEIVE

You can be easily tricked, conned or manipulated when you WANT;
Work hard, Be honest, Be righteous, Be humble, Be patience and watch your blessings

by Robert Dickerson

A person that SEEKS knowledge, has a better chance of getting WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING,
rather than a person who accepts knowledge, and becomes Mr. or Mrs.
KNOW IT ALL- by Robert Dickerson

Be BRAVE as a LION and HUMBLE as a DOVE- by Robert Dickerson


 

SCROLL DOWN & CLICK ON ANY PHOTO
TO READ BRIEF BIO OF ANY MEMBER OF THE
DICKERSON  FAMILY:

 

 

Ayanna, Atiya, Mom Wanda, Dad Robert, Jamal & Nasir
Photo taken on January 14, 2007

 

 

CLICK ON PHOTOS
FOR BRIEF BIO and INFORMATION

   
 

     
Jamal & Ronsha married 6/14/1997

                  
 
Nasir P. Dickerson (CLICK ON NASIR'S PHOTO FOR BRIEF BIO)  Nasir & fianceeSahreeda Ballard

       
Atiya & Dwayne Johnson married May 28, 2005                            www.janashairstudio.com      &      https://janasacademy.com

       
Ayanna & Andrew Bell married November 13, 2020

Ayannna P. Dickerson
Graduate of Camden Creative Arts High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Business Management at
Rutgers University 2010 and a
Master of Arts Degree /
Counseling in Educational Settings
from Rowan University 2013.


 


Robert Dickerson Bio-  MAIN-

Dickerson Family-

Robert Dickerson Bio- Universal Pasha Karate School-

Robert Dickerson Bio- Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble-

Robert Dickerson Bio- World Champion UPK Pasha Generals-

Wanda Dickerson Bio- MAIN

 

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