Gallery: 10 Woke Black Artists Who Aren't Afraid to Speak Their Minds

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10 Woke Black Artists Who Aren't Afraid to Speak Their Minds
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Brittany Kirkland
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Throughout the years, black artists from the likes of Marvin Gaye to Nina Simone, have used their platforms and their music to express discontent with wack social and political norms, specifically with how black folk are treated.

Thank God that a lot of artists have taken note and are woke AF about the obstacles that we continue to face. These artists don't care about what backlash their protests may bring. They’re driven by a love for the people.

 So, we put together a list of black artists who aren’t rattled by scare tactics, but who instead are courageous enough to get their message out to the world. 

About Brittany Kirkland

Brittany Kirkland is obsessed with overrated movie trailers, debating who was the greatest rapper to ever bless the earth, and IMDB'ing the end of movies before she's even finished watching them. Tweet her @earthtobrittt so you can dive down the urban pop culture rabbit hole together.


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