Contemporary Black America

Catalog description

This course offers a thematic survey of the current issues and problems facing and impacting the Black communities in the US and abroad, from WWII through present-day. Students will examine how Black people and ideas have influenced varied areas of society, such as, politics, arts, education, public health, technology, etc. Using primary sources, like films, artwork, videos, and texts, this course introduces students to the themes and issues that continue to impact Black communities in the US and around the world.