"Black Arts" is a term encompassing various cultural practices, aesthetics, and ideologies rooted in Black experiences and identities. It celebrates the talents and creativity of Black artists across various mediums, including literature, music, and visual arts. The movement emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, closely linked to the civil rights and Black power movements, aiming to empower and uplift Black communities through artistic expression.
This literary and artistic movement sought to forge a distinct identity for Black individuals, rejecting assimilation into predominantly white cultural norms. Artists emphasized themes of resistance, cultural pride, and the shared history of African Americans, challenging societal stereotypes and injustices through their works.
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1951 -
John Doerr
1930 -
Robert Evans
1929 -
Oriana Fallaci
1978 -
Nicole Scherzinger
1953 -
Colin Hay
1936 -
Harmon Killebrew
1967 -
Wendy Kopp
1944 -
Gary Busey
1947 -
Richard Lewis
1984 -
Christopher Egan
1991 -
Kawhi Leonard
1980 -
Katherine Jenkins
1961 -
Sharon Lawrence
1956 -
John Delaney
1920 -
Ray Harryhausen
1923 -
Olav Thon
1957 -
Maria Conchita Alonso