This short article highlights the critical 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 individuals in their artistry.
The practitioners of Black arts are inspired by a desire to challenge white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts aim to serve the community and artists.
LaShawn Harris is an assistant professor of history at Michigan State University. Sex Workers, Psychics and Number Runners: Black Women in New York City’s Underground Economy, (University of Illinois Press, 2016) offers a colorful look at the lives of…
Black artists stress racial pride, a gratitude of African heritage, and a commitment to produce works that show the culture and experiences of black individuals. In each era, events of the day galvanize black artists to produce, arrange, and change the world.