This post highlights the pivotal work of Black artists who assisted 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 people in their artistry.
The professionals of Black arts are inspired by a desire to face white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts intend to serve the neighborhood and artists.
In his acclaimed biography Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press (Amistad, Reprint Edition, 2017), James McGrath Morris explores the fascinating life of pioneering black female journalist Ethel Payne. Backed by exhaustive archival…
Black artists emphasize racial pride, an appreciation of African heritage, and a commitment to produce works that reflect the culture and experiences of black people. In each period, occasions of the day galvanize black artists to develop, organize, and change the world.