
This course examines the experiences of African Americans and explores events, both past and present, through their lens. The course will discuss the cultural and historical richness of the African American Experience and its impact on shaping the history of the United States of America. The course aims to cover material from the great ancient kingdoms of Africa to the African-American communities established in the United States today. Scholars will develop a deeper understanding of the experiences and influence of African American culture on communities and the United States as a whole through examination of primary sources, films, and textbook/online reading. You will be required to read historical documents, take notes, write historical essays and complete at least one historical research paper.