HIST 139 - The African American Experience in U.S. History from 1877

    Recent Professors
    Richard D. Daily
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–35 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Description
    This course will emphasize the various social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the African American experience from Reconstruction to the current time period. Topics include the post Reconstruction South, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, the conservative backlash , and the trials and triumphs of the 21st century.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Tue 2:20pm–4:25pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:30pm