African-American Studies

Department: Social Sciences
Teachers: Jamal K. Adams '90
Open to: Seniors
Length: 1 Semester

This course will trace the African’s story from 3200 B.C. in their homeland, through present day America. Major emphasis will be given to slavery, the transition from slavery, and the assimilation of African Americans in modern day America. Students will be expected to fashion their own understanding and interpretation of African Americans from a variety of sources of information.