As the Black Panther Party's Minister of Culture, Emory Douglas has had a profound influence on shaping the visual language of dissent and revolution both in America and abroad. His vivid artwork for the The Black Panther newspaper is today an iconic record of the turbulen period in American history that provoked it. More than a great artist, Emory Douglas was and continues to be a tireless servant of his community. His art speaks directly to the aspirations, fears and determination of his people. Their struggles are his own.
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Black Panther Minister of Culture, 1967-1980