Black power, black art ... and the struggle continues : political imagery from the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s

The striking cover design of this exhibition brochure is by Emory Douglas, a graphic designer best known for his role as Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party and for overseeing artistic direction of The Black Panther newspaper and informational posters about the Party which circulated throughout the country.

The exhibition, presented by Joe Louis Moore and curated by Samella Lewis and Mary Jane Hewitt, was held at San Francisco State University Art Department Gallery in the fall of 1994 and included a symposium on the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. "The 1960s and 1970s were a time of profound change for the African American community. From the Civil Rights Movement to the urban uprisings to Aretha’s call for R-E-S-P-E-C-T, African Americans were demanding self-determination, self-definition and black power. This movement found expression in the creative arts as well… My experiences in graduate school have shown me that the impact of the Black Arts Movement on the larger contours of 20th century art has yet to be fully comprehended or appreciated. This project was born out of my desire to understand and pay homage to the artists and their contributions to the struggle."—Introduction by Joe Louis Moore