“Oakland is lucky to have an incredibly talented and diverse art community. The African American Arts Movement is a vital, historically significant part of the Oakland Arts Community. With its focus on justice, equality, and self-realization, the message of black artists is crucial to support. From rage to celebration, art allows expression, and expression is essential to a community as varied as Oakland. The recent 1% for Public Art that I authored ensures that new art will be a priority in Oakland in the future. I agree with Post Publisher Paul Cobb that BAM 50th Anniversary celebration should encompass all cultural genres: visual, literary, and performance. Age-appropriate books for African American students about the Black Arts Movement will literally bring the lesson home for families to share and aspire to.”
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 07:59:04 +0000