Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake

Lamont Hamilton, an interdisciplinary artist, explores the DAP, a gesture of solidarity originating from black soldiers during the Vietnam War. The DAP, meaning Dignity and Pride, emerged as a form of communication and unity among soldiers. Hamilton's work, including photography and performance pieces, delves into the cultural significance and historical context of the DAP, highlighting its role in African American culture and its evolution into a broader American experience.

What does the acronym DAP stand for, as coined by black soldiers during the Vietnam War?

• Dignity and Pride

• Duty and Patriotism

• Diversity and Peace

• Determination and Power

How did the DAP handshake spread among communities after the Vietnam War?

• Through television broadcasts

• By black soldiers introducing it to their friends

• Via social media platforms

• Through government campaigns

What is the focus of Lamont Hamilton's photographic series 'Five on the Black Inside'?

• Capturing landscapes

• Exploring modern art

• Documenting historical narratives

• Photographing 120 handshakes

What is the purpose of the performance piece 'DAP Line'?

• To teach the history of the Vietnam War

• To highlight the narrative of black soldiers during the Vietnam War

• To showcase modern dance

• To promote peace among nations

Why is it important to recognize the black experience as a truly American experience?

• Because it is a part of global history

• Because it is a fundamental aspect of American history

• Because it is a recent development

• Because it is a popular trend