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This study guide covers the role of Black artists and music in the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on their impact on social change and global awareness of anti-Black racism. Key topics include: Black artists' contributions to the Freedom Movement, the use of jazz as protest music (especially during the Little Rock Crisis), the importance of faith and freedom songs, and the global reach of Black art. The guide analyzes required sources like works by Nicolás Guillén, Charles Mingus, and Martin Luther King Jr., and provides exam tips and strategies.
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Question 1 of 12
What role did Black artists play in the 20th-century Black Freedom movement? ✊
They remained neutral, focusing solely on their craft
They were passive observers, documenting events
They actively used their art to express resistance and share the struggle globally
They primarily focused on supporting the economic aspects of the movement