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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: Despite The Racism He Faced, Basquiat Stayed Committed To His Art
Description: They claimed they wanted to support his work, but then they showed up at his studio with the most racist βgiftβ heβd ever seen! Little did they know, his sweet revenge would come sooner rather than later._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com β most people d...