A few weeks ago, a satirical, thought-provoking article by Sebastien Elkouby, “Notice to Black Artists: Your Services Are No Longer Needed,” focused on the signs of white culture excelling beyond black culture due to stealing African American ideas., i.e., Justin Timberlake and Macklemore. Citing recent film successes, such as 12 Years as a Slave and The Butler, and other forms of entertainment and black culture, the letter (signed by “The Industry”) predicts that various forms of entertainment heralding our musical, business and fashion advancements, are huge now but will soon become a thing of the forgotten past.

However, fans of African-American artistry, I am here to assure you that the talents of our black artists and leaders on the world stage aren’t going anywhere. Ever. Let’s merely take a peek at Black History from recent months:

This week’s No. 1 album belongs to rapper ScHoolboy Q, with next week holding a strong possibility for Rick Ross and the aforementioned Pharrell to take the spot with their respective LPs, Mastermind and G I R L. And while most of last year’s biggest singles didn’t feature a leading black artist, Rihanna (“Stay” and “Diamonds”), will.i.am (“Scream & Shout”) and Drake (Hold On, We’re Going Home”) held down top records on Billboard charts, according to year-end numbers. Even along the sidelines, a major black presence was felt – Jay Z on “Suit & Tie” and T.I. and Pharrell assisting on Robin Thicke’s mega-hit “Blurred Lines.”

The trend of featuring African-American artists has continue to spill into 2014 with Juicy J finding himself, by collaborating with Katy Perry, on top of the Billboard 100 this year, opening himself up to a completely different audience.

This past Sunday, the film 12 Years A Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, nabbed Best Picture honors at the Oscars, while Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong’o was awarded Best Supporting Actress. Those honors, as well as the emergence of new stars like Michael B. Jordan, add to a lengthy cinema history that will only become more mainstream, more widely accepted and, ultimately, allow for more black artists to snag roles in major pictures. I mean, c’mon, Michael B. Jordon is the new Johnny Storm (see: Fantastic Four).

African American appeal in fashion remains relevant, too. At the recent New York Fashion Week, Cam’ron continued to provide innovation to streetwear by donning his own signature line of capes. And can we even have a conversation about fashion without a Kanye West namedrop? The Yeezus MC continues to bang on the proverbial glass ceiling by recently debuting his second A.P.C. collection in Paris, inking a deal with Adidas and finally releasing the Red Octobers. This black man’s flares of fashion genius are undeniable.

So while it can be understood that our rich history and vibrant culture is providing a blueprint white America’s success, don’t be misled that the necessity for our presence is dwindling. Just as the foundation is derived from our efforts, the future wouldn’t be as powerful as it is without us.

What do you think about the black presence in today’s entertainment landscape?