HIST 225 — African American Freedom Struggle
This course examines the ongoing struggle for African American freedom from emancipation through the Black Lives Matter movement. This course will focus on how both ordinary African Americans, as well as renowned leaders, created and sustained the civil rights movement. Regional histories of the black freedom struggle – from Montgomery, Alabama to Portland, Maine – will also be emphasized. To investigate these topics, students will be introduced to a br oad range of primary sources and will be encouraged to consider contemporary issues in historical context. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-080 or ENGL-101, or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): none Horticulture Courses (HORT)