Representations of Slavery as Creative Inspiration

A brief take on how generations of Black creators—novelists, poets, filmmakers, and musicians—have drawn inspiration from the subject of slavery, producing works that highlight its horrors, reimagine its history, and elevate African American artistic expression. A brief take on the recurring visual clichés of Africa on novel covers.

Script by Howard Rambsy II 

Read by Kassandra Timm

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