My first visual art would be a painting from Jacob Lawrence titled “This Harlem”. Jacob Lawrence knew the feeling of moving all too well, since his family was a part of the largest immigration of African American since slavery. In the 1930’s, Jacob was inspired by African American scholar, artists, musicians, and even the structure of Harlem. Harlem was a place where African American was not only safe, but they were respected. He organizes his painting by a color by number painting, which is a style that he uses throughout his career. The image shows African American walking around Harlem, looking for something to do or something to get done. The image captures building such as a church, beauty salon, apartment where African America now live,
