We celebrate Aaron Douglas as the “Father of Black American Art” One of the many things that struck me about Douglas is his portrayal of Black women. Theartstory.com says: throughout his career, Douglas was interested in the representation of Black women. Douglas said “we are possessed with the idea that it is necessary to be white, to be beautiful. Nine times out of ten it is just the reverse...” According to Amy Kirschke, Douglas’s amazing success was greatly influenced by

One could say that Romare Bearden worked as a social worker by day and an artist, songwriter and poet by night. Bearden is the nation's foremost collagist and known as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century (@everickbrowndesign). Music was interwoven in his pieces. As an artist of the Harlem Renaissance, he worked to create a space for Black artists in the American art scene. ⁣ #blackpride #blackpower #blackgirlmagic #blackhistorymonth #blackgirlsrock #bla