BLAS 140B - African American History since Reconstruction to the Present

    Recent Professors
    Alazar Tesfamariam, Alvin Spearman, Marcus A. Taylor, Thekima Mayasa, Candace Katungi, Anthony Merritt, Terry James Sivers, Marcia Renee Sawyer and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F · CSU American Institutions Area US3 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This survey course examines United States History from an African American lens from Reconstruction to the present. The course content centers the contributions, impact and significance of African American experiences and focuses on political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual trends, the persistence of racism, and the struggle for full equality affecting all Americans. This course is intended for all students interested in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the history of the U.S. from an African American perspective.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 9:50am–10:45am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm