Reconstruction in America was marked by triumphs and tragedies that collectively worked to usher in a century of Black sovereignty as well as legal and extralegal expressions of white supremacy.  Join us as we explore the varied contours of Reconstruction, with particular attention paid to Black freedom expressions and the building of community.   

Lecture One: Black Existence, Post Civil War

The end of the American Civil War necessitated federal intervention to protect the lives and livelihoods of freed people. The placement of troops in the South during Congressional Reconstruction—as well as the presence of agents from the Bureau of Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands—helped, in small part, to safeguard Black sovereignty and Black political power following the war, and somewhat quell white violence against freed people.  Black people, however, also took their lives and destinies into their own hands as they worked to protect their communities by any means necessary.     

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!

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