This lecture series surveys the struggles and accomplishments of people of African descent in the United States. While some attention will be paid to African origins, the three sessions in this series will analyze the historical path from importation through the Civil War and the process of freedom. Through a largely, but not exclusively, chronological approach, this series will emphasize how African Americans have worked to determine the trajectory of their own lives. Areas of exploration will include, but are not limited to, the following: the construction of racial identity and alterity, the slave family and community, the domestic slave trade, resistance and the process of freedom.
What to Expect:
This is a NO knowledge shaming space. You are not expected to have a certain level of understanding of the material to participate. Just a willingness to learn.
While this is meant to be an interactive space, this space is open to all. Some may want to participate in the question and answer portion that will be sprinkled throughout the session and others may want to turn off their camera and just listen.
There will be small “assignments” and reading to help orient the conversation that are optional but do add to the learning experience.
There will be NO QUIZZES. While this will mimic a college class setting, this is not meant to mimic all aspects of college.
One ticket will be good for all three lectures!