African American History II

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A study of the economic, political, social and cultural history and traditions of African Americans since Reconstruction. An examination of African American struggle for identity and status since the late 19th century, including: concepts of integration, segregation, accommodation, nationalism, separatism, Pan Africanism; social forces of Jim Crow, Great Migration, Harlem Renaissance, legislative and political action, Civil Rights Revolution, and concerns of post civil rights era. This course will examine the meaning of “freedom” and “equality” and their impact on the larger discussion of “race” and “racism” in the United States. 54.00 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-15) (Letter grade only)