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Exploring Barriers and Engagement in Black American Arts Through Survey Insights - Christa Mahlobo

Despite a number of sociopolitical advances in the United States, differences still remain between the lived experiences of Black and White Americans. These differences can manifest in a variety of cultural arenas, including how both groups engage in the arts and humanities (A&H). Furthermore, it is important to understand how engagement with A&H may differ by culture in light of growing evidence to suggest that engagement in A&H can have positive impacts on human flourishing. To create a clearer picture of the flourishing impact of A&H in Black Americans, we administered a survey to n = 600 Black Americans to explore administer a survey to 1) explore A&H modalities that Black Americans participate in and the motivations behind this engagement; and 2) to explore systemic and cultural barriers to engagement in A&H among Black Americans. The findings from this survey help art educators and program coordinators design more culturally tailored programming that reduces barriers to equitable access to arts within the Black community.