The Power of African-American Art

State of the Re:Union | Feb 1, 2019

Explore the lesser known side of Black History Month through the lens of African-American art. Its role is pivotal, both in social movements and everyday life.

In this special from State Of The Re:Union, find out why it matters to the black community and the United States as a whole. From a poem celebrating Nina Simone and her powerful voice for social change, to the story of the surprising event that sparked the hip-hop cultural revolution, and to unsung heroes of the culinary arts -- State Of The Re:Union provides a rich hour of art as a window into African-American history, and how communities have been transformed by it.

Airs Thursday, February 21 8pm on WNYC 93.9 FM and AM 820 

 Learn more about WNYC's Black History Month programming.

 Additionally, the New York Public Radio Archives is sharing some of the department's leading preservation work, series and sonic artifacts concerning African-American history. You can explore it here.

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