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Due to the agency and credibility given African Americans were also able to educate others through different types of expressions and media outlets about cultural differences. (Under the ARTS section)

Theatre/Performing Arts
Gainesville High School also has a state championship theatre department. Director Pamela Ware was the founder of the theatre department/troupe (2445). She has led the troupe to multiple state championship 1 Act Performances. The Musical Theatre class has consistently held a season of 4 musicals, 2 plays, 1 Act Competition Performance, Community Outreach "PajamaDrama," as well as participating in the Georgia Literary Competition and the Georgia Thespian Conference which is held in Columbus, GA. he theatre consistent of a diverse and talented group of the high school students. The students take pride in being trained triple threats, being strong in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as being successful scholars.

Black Women's Presence
Many Black women played pivotal roles in the works created and progress made within the Black Arts Movement. The movement is often times defined as being one of the most controversial moments in history for Black artistic expression. Black women such as Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Bell Hooks, Paula Giddings, and Gwendolyn Brooks were all active within the movements through their work and resistance of conformity within artistic expression.