Good Morning POU! It was the Black Arts Movement that galvanized a generation of young black writers into rethinking the purpose of African American art. Rejecting any notion of the artist that separated him or her from the African American community, the Black Arts movement engaged in cultural nation building by sponsoring poetry readings, founding community theatres, … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: The Black Arts Movement
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Wednesday Open Thread: The Black Arts Movement
Good Morning POU! The Black Arts movement (BAM) has often been called the "Second Black Renaissance," suggesting a comparison to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s. The two are alike in encompassing literature, music, visual arts, and theater. Both movements emphasized racial pride, an appreciation of African heritage, and a commitment to produce works that … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: The Black Arts Movement
Saturday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Movie Era
Good Morning! The history of Blaxploitation, although fraught with controversy over the films' overall artistic merits and larger social role, is still one of progression. While many African Americans found the stories and characters of Blaxploitation films to be empowering, critics felt that the films reinforced negative stereotypes of African Americans as violent, … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Movie Era
Friday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Erea
Happy Friday POU! Today we celebrate The Kings of Blaxploitation! The New Leading Man After World War II, pressure from black and white American groups and the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union for favorable world opinion made the integration of America a national priority. For Hollywood, desegregation meant the increased hiring of … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Erea
Thursday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Movie Era
Good Morning POU! Foxy Brown, Cleopatra Jones, Black Lolita! Its the Queens of Blaxploitation! Women have long been negatively stereotyped in American society, usually portrayed as submissive and passive while at the same time seen as disobedient and pushy. These contradictory representations are doubly imposed on Black women. The knowledge that we have about Black … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: History Of The Blaxploitation Movie Era