“The films of Warhol, when they are about anything are about sucking people off. This can be high art, to people who are interested in sucking people off. But that will not liberate Black people.”
Quote by Amiri Baraka
Work
Raise, Race, Rays, Raze: Essays Since 1965
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a wide range of subjects, reflecting the author's intellectual journey and evolving perspectives throughout the years. more
Author
Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka, born Leroy Jones, was an American writer, poet, playwright, political activist, and music critic. His work spanned poetry, novels, plays, and music criticism, and had a profound impact on American literature and black culture. more
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