Their work was inspired by deep spiritual beliefs and the art seemed to be a universal language. There is a deep connection to the land and this is reflected in the traditional Creation stories that inspire much of the art. It was visually stunning and emotionally engaging.
The main grievance made by Civil Rights leaders during this time was that African Americans had just been asked to fight in a war for a country that didn't treat them fairly at home. The youth were mainly content until the 60s, when they were very outspoken against the war in Vietnam.
