Special Topics in History: Freedom Struggles

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Freedom Struggles explores African American resistance movements from the Underground Railroad to Freedom Summer, examining how sound, story, and place shape the fight for liberation. Through historical texts, music, and primary sources, students investigate themes of remembrance, activism, and cultural expression. Midway through the semester, students embark on a transformative travel experience to key civil rights sites in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio. This interdisciplinary course invites deep reflection on the legacy of struggle and the meaning of freedom today. Open to all majors; ideal for students interested in history, music, education, or civic engagement.