The Practice of Freedom

To exclusively document the lives of wealthy philanthropists.

To reinforce existing stereotypes for commercial gain.

To challenge racist stereotypes and celebrate Black culture and identity.

To promote assimilation by mirroring white cultural norms.

It reinforced minstrel show caricatures.

It provided dignified portrayals of Black individuals and communities.

It focused solely on the negative aspects of Black life.

It ignored the issue of racial stereotypes.

By reinforcing existing stereotypes.

By ignoring the realities of racial inequality.

By helping to dismantle harmful narratives perpetuated by the dominant white society.

By focusing solely on the achievements of prominent Black figures.

A focus on abstract expressionism.

A distinctive Black aesthetic that celebrated Black culture and identity.

An imitation of European artistic styles.

A deliberate avoidance of cultural themes.

Only the struggles and hardships faced by Black communities.

Black labor, leisure, worship, and home life.

Exclusively the achievements of the Black elite.

Primarily political protests and activism.

By encouraging assimilation into white culture.

By instilling pride and self-worth among African Americans.

By highlighting the inferiority of Black culture.

By promoting segregation and isolation.

He was a minor figure with limited influence.

He was a central figure who challenged stereotypes.

He primarily photographed white socialites.

He focused on documenting rural poverty.

By reinforcing negative stereotypes for commercial purposes.

By showcasing the beauty and dignity of Black people.

By ignoring the realities of racial discrimination.

By focusing exclusively on the struggles of the working class.

It had no significant impact outside of Harlem.

It reshaped how the world viewed African Americans.

It reinforced existing racial stereotypes internationally.

It primarily influenced European artistic movements.

It shows the limited opportunities for women.

It provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of African Americans in urban settings.

It highlights the prevalence of poverty and despair.

It demonstrates the lack of fashion and style among African Americans.