HIST 154 - African Americans Through the 19th Century

    Recent Professors
    Marvin Jackson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    First in a two-part series. A political, economic, technological and social history of African-American culture from early African forms through late 19th century America. Analysis of complex relationships between European, indigenous American and African-American ethnic groups. Inquiry into race, gender, and class disparities. Special emphasis on contributions to American society and culture by Black peoples. Comparisons of ethnic inclusion struggles and marginalization. Emphasis on the evolution of State and Federal Constitutional government and the principle of ethnic parity, disparity, and inclusion. Contemporary and historic local, State, and Federal government developments are analyzed in relation to political and social movements as a foundation for contemporary activism for human rights, and economic justice.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm