The Black Arts Movement

This study guide covers the Black Arts Movement (BAM), focusing on its role as a cultural and political tool for Black liberation. It explores BAM's core principles (P.U.R.E.S.), its connection to the Harlem Renaissance, and its impact on African American Studies and Black institutions. Key figures like Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, Nikki Giovanni, and Elizabeth Catlett are highlighted, along with the significance of Catlett's "Negro es Bello." The guide also provides exam tips, practice questions, and common pitfalls to avoid.