This article highlights the critical 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 needs and goals of Black America. The Black artist speaks to the cultural and spiritual requirements of Black individuals in their artistry.
The professionals of Black arts are motivated by a desire to face white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts intend to serve the neighborhood and artists.
Dr. Jon Hale, Assistant Professor of Educational History, Department of Teacher Education, College of Charleston, joins the New Books Network to discuss his new book, entitled The Freedom Schools: Student Activists in the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement (Columbia University…
Black artists stress racial pride, a gratitude of African heritage, and a dedication to produce works that show the culture and experiences of black people. In each era, events of the day galvanize black artists to produce, organize, and change the world.