Negritude at EXIT ART

Wikipedia defines Negritude as "a literary and political movement developed in the 1930's by a group that includes former Senegalese President Senghor, Martinican poet Aime Cesaire and the Guianan Leon Damas. The Negritude writers found solidarity in a common black identity as a rejection of French colonial racism. They believed that the shared black heritage of members of the African diaspora was the best tool in fighting against French political and intellectual hegemony and domination." Negritude has influenced the Harlem Renaissance and paved the way for Black writers such a Langston Hughes, Richard Wright and Lorraine Hansberry. At EXIT ART gallery in New York City, the exhibit has music, art, poetry, film, performances, stories and discussions. This exhibit was conceived by Papo Colo and produced by Papo Colo, Tania Cypriano, Rose Rejouis, Franklin Sirmans and Greg Tate. If you are in New York City, do stop by the gallery and view some of the mini exhibits and performances.