Intraracial Differences in 20th-Century Black America

4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

Lecture, four hours. Discussion of evolution of black divergence within African American community by focusing on evolution of differences—specifically class differences—that have minimized black progress when compared with other races and cultures like Asians and Jews. Examination of origins and plight of lower-class blacks in stark juxtaposition with black leadership and African Americans occupying higher socioeconomic levels. Letter grading.