African-American History,
1865 to Present |
AFN 124 (Same as HIS 124) |
3 crs. 3 hrs.
Reconstructions I and II, the social Darwinist years, Civil
Rights activism of the 1960's and the cumulative effects of
institutionalized racism are set in an historical framework
for comparative study. The course examines the impact of urbanization,
institutional racism, economic and political policies on the
life experiences of African-Americans. The dynamics of cultural,
social and political interactions within the social structure
of the nation since 1865 are analyzed.
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The City University
of New York
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