What are the motifs in Harlem Gallery by Melvin Beaunorus Tolson?

Arts sets a black man free is a recurring idea. Throughout this poetry book, Tolson discusses the black artist. He comes in many forms. He is a writer, poet, musician or painter. He loves to create and in this creation, he sets himself free. In "The Poet" the narrator discusses how the poet is above vanity and praise. He is humble and tells the real truth no one will. He sets himself free by exploring these truths and giving truth to society with the spoken and written word.