HIST 212 - Pan-Africanism and Black Liberation

4 Hour(s) Credit
From Cambridge, MD, to Cape Town, South Africa, the 19th and 20th centuries saw the rise of numerous struggles for racial, political and economic empowerment throughout communities of African descent. Nevertheless, today the broader pan-African and Black liberation struggles across Africa and the Americas still remain some of the most complex and misunderstood developments in contemporary history. Examine the origins and growth of pan-Africanism, its central tenets and how broader social trends have continued to shape ongoing movements for justice and inclusion in our modern, increasingly diverse world.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Meets General Education: Diversity and Inclusion (DI)