New Getty Exhibit Explores Legacy of Black Arts Movement 

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The Black Arts Movement is getting a fresh look thanks to a new exhibit sponsored by the National Gallery of Art. “Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985” explores the important role of photography and visual art in organizing and mass communication. 

At a time when Black culture and depictions of Black life are being removed from public view, this exhibit offers a new look at a crucial period in our history. 

“The works in this...