The Black Family

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The Black Family course examines the complex forces that shape the conditions and experiences of black family life. Using a mix of historical and contemporary texts, this course explores how economic and cultural forces, including labor, entertainment, and academia, have impacted the evolution and lived experiences of black family life. This course values complexity and highlights the numerous ways black people have transformed shelters into homes, which serve as critical nodes in the neighborhood and civic life.