Corey D. Fields, “Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African American Republicans” (U. of California Press, 2016)

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This post highlights the essential work of Black artists who helped to bring African-American experiences into the elite art world. Black Arts as a movement speaks directly to the requirements and goals of Black America. The Black artist speaks to the cultural and spiritual requirements of Black individuals in their artistry.

The specialists of Black arts are encouraged by a desire to challenge white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts aim to serve the neighborhood and artists.

The 2016 election cycle will be remembered as one for the history books. Many people are left asking questions as to what happened to lead to such an expected outcome, while still others are left wondering after such a tumultuous…

Black artists stress racial pride, an appreciation of African heritage, and a commitment to produce works that reflect the culture and experiences of black individuals. In each age, occasions of the day galvanize black artists to create, organize, and change the world.