Which best describes Hughes's purpose in "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain"?

to convince African American artists to celebrate both their inner selves and their heritage in their work

to encourage African American artists to become more educated in both jazz and blues music

to convince African American artists to create art that reflects the values of the general public

to encourage African American artists to hide their creations from the judgment of the general public

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Emely West

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26 September, 19:29

Which best describes Hughes's purpose in "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain"?

to convince African American artists to celebrate both their inner selves and their heritage in their work

to encourage African American artists to become more educated in both jazz and blues music

to convince African American artists to create art that reflects the values of the general public

to encourage African American artists to hide their creations from the judgment of the general public

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Elle Cordova · Answer 1

To convince African American artists to celebrate both their inner selves and their heritage in their work. But, to my mind, it is the duty of the younger Negro artist, if he accepts any duties at all from outsiders, to change through the force of his art that old whispering "I want to be white"

Rose Vincent · Answer 2

To convince African American artists to celebrate both their inner selves and their heritage and their work.