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HIST 285 - Introduction to African-American History, 1865-Present

Type of Course: Lecture,Discussion
This course examines the history of African Americans from the Civil War to present day with special emphasis on the ways individuals and organizations challenged racial oppression. Students will examine how black Americans demonstrated a sense of agency within the context of Jim Crow segregation, employment discrimination, and disenfranchisement. Topics include Reconstruction, northern migrations, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and the Women’s Club Movement, Garveyism, Civil Rights and Black Power movements, as well as the advent of African American popular culture.

Cross Listed: HIST 389, RER 285 

Instructor: Mr. Power-Greene

When Offered: Offered periodically.

Faculty: Ousmane Power-Greene, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of History
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