Protests, Activism, and Social Movements

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In this course you students will examine the historical, the sociopolitical, socio-cultural, legal, economic, and pedagogical aspects, and experiential processes related to EDI Activism. Students will be provided training on “how to” engage in effective EDI activism within specific contexts and environments. They will hear from nationally renowned scholars and activists who will share the “nuts and bolts” of contemporary protest and activism. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast styles of protest and activism during different eras of our nation’s history beginning with the Revolutionary War through the Black Lives Matter movement. Participants will develop an understanding of the insidious nature of white supremacy and its role in shaping our nation’s history, activism, protest, and issues surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion. Guest lectures and panel presentations by nationally renowned activism scholars and experts will focus on why protests and activism are necessary and offer creative solutions for achieving social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our nation.