Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake

Lamont Hamilton, an interdisciplinary artist, explores the DAP, a gesture of solidarity originating from black soldiers during the Vietnam War. The DAP, meaning Dignity and Pride, became a symbol of unity and equality. Hamilton's work, including photography and performance pieces, aims to highlight the cultural significance and historical context of the DAP, emphasizing its roots in the African American experience and its impact on black culture.

What role do handshakes and historical narratives play in the context of black culture according to the speaker?

How does the speaker aim to move the narrative of the black experience forward?