
The Harlem Renaissance
You're Dead to Me
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Isn'ttr Is an Origin Story
There was a bit of levelling of black content getting the exposure that it deserved. Emily, isn'ttr is an origin story, you see, everybody really tries to capture ye. Let's also talk about another visual artist, aaron douglas. He's done some muras in harlem in the public library, the aphro futuristic. Theyre inspired by egyptian art. Beautiful colors, pinkish and purplish hues and yellow hues. Maybe we can show you one now. they're showing africa and slavery and emancipation and jaz all in one image. And then whic absurd. But it has helped to expose people to other layers of blackness
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