Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African American influence has been paramount. Create Online Profile for Shopping & MoreĪfrican American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences.The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling.The 2024 Black History Month Virtual Festival.