The Role of Arts in Society and Identity

Why are the arts considered essential in changing a nation's narrative?

• They provide entertainment for the masses.

• They are a traditional practice.

• They ensure full participation in justice movements.

• They are a form of economic investment.

What role did spirituals play during the period of enslavement?

• They provided a means to express truth and pain.

• They were a form of protest.

• They were a form of entertainment.

• They were used to communicate secret messages.

What was significant about Mahalia Jackson's performance at the Newport Jazz Festival?

• She played a new instrument.

• She sang a song in a different language.

• Her performance captured the entire black experience.

• She performed a duet with Dizzy Gillespie.

How did the performance of Mahalia Jackson and Louis Armstrong affect the narrator?

• It moved them to tears.

• It inspired them to learn music.

• It encouraged them to write a book.

• It made them want to attend more festivals.

What does the narrator suggest about the power of art in the face of historical adversity?

• Art is a temporary escape from reality.

• Art is only appreciated by a select few.

• Art can transform hearts and minds despite challenges.

• Art is a luxury that not everyone can afford.