True African American Experience: Black Studies Class

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Program Description

The 4-week course will examine the African American experience starting from the rise of the Western Sudanic Civilization to the present experiences of Black life in America. Prominent themes include the European Slave Trade, Black Wall Street, the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction; the Great Migration and Urbanization; the development of the modern civil rights movement and its aftermath.

Our subjects for the 4 weeks are as follows: Overarching Theme:  African American Socio-Economic Prosperity and America's Annihilative Response

Week 1 Black Wall Street

Week 2  Greenwood, OK 1921

Week 3  Rosewood, FL 1923

Week 4  Charlottesville, VA 1965

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Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may be restricted from participating and registered spots may be given to someone on the waiting list. Repeated late arrivals and a repeated failure to notify staff of cancellation in advance may result in a restriction from participating in future programs.

Ages 16+ This program is designed and intended for patrons ages 16 and above. Programs requiring registration may limit participation to those patrons who meet the age requirement.