Exploring Black culture’s seismic influence on mainstream trends

 

Courtesy of Blacktag

 

From bantu knots and baby hairs, to disco and techno, the dab, the whoa, and every major TikTok dance trend you can bring to mind, Black people drive contemporary culture. But very rarely do we see Black creatives receive proper recognition – or compensation – for their work.

 

Featuring the likes of Jalaiah Harmon, Sage Elsesser, Parker Kit Hill, Gabrielle Richardson, Eloisa Santos, and Miski, Black Art is Black Money is a short film exploring some of the many examples around the world where Black culture has been the catalyst for global trends.

 

The film is directed by Akin Adebowale and Ousman Sahko Sow, who are the co-founders of Blacktag – the Issa Rae-approved, Black-owned creative company that houses independent Black creatives and provides a platform for them to showcase their work.

 

Full Story: https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/51886/1/blacktag-black-art-is-black-money-parker-kit-hill-sage-elsesser

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

But very rarely do we see Black creatives receive proper recognition – or compensation – for their work.

true! not even in africa where they are in majority