AFRO3866
AFRO 3866 - The Civil Rights and Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (3 Cr.)
African-Amer & African Studies (10947)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
AFRO 3866 - The Civil Rights and Black Power Movement, 1954-1984 (3 Cr.)
Course description
Modern black civil rights struggle in the U.S., i.e., the second reconstruction. Failure of reconstruction, abdication of black civil rights in 19th century. Assault on white supremacy via courts, state, and grass roots southern movement in 1950s and 1960s. Black struggle in north and west. New emphasis on Black Power, by new organizations. Ascendancy of Ronald Reagan, conservative assault on the movement.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
00790
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall