Standing for Justice: History of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement

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This course examines the major events and themes of social justice in African-American history during the contemporary period. Social, cultural, and philosophical contexts are presented as students become acquainted with such notable figures as Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and Zola Neale Hurston through their writings and political action. A close look at the events of the ‘60s provide a backdrop for understanding civil rights issues and movements in the African-American community today.