Resources Yale Open University: ‘African American History: From Emancipation to the Present’

Yale Open University: ‘African American History: From Emancipation to the Present’

30th July 2021|Learning Tool

“The purpose of this course is to examine the African American experience in the United States from 1863 to the present (2010). Prominent themes include the end of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction; African Americans’ urbanization experiences; the development of the modern civil rights movement and its aftermath; and the thought and leadership of Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X.”

We have chosen this free learning resource to support education, understanding and allyship with the African American community.

https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162
Warning: Some of the lectures in this course contain graphic content and/or adult language that some users may find disturbing.

Allyship: The Heart Beat of Pride

by admin, 26th June 2024

By Mel Nair Mason Pride Month is a vibrant celebration bursting with joy, colour, and a deep sense of community. Beyond the parades and festivities, it serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles and hard-won victories that have defined the LGBTQ+ movement. Today, allyship has evolved into an essential pillar for advancing and […]

Medicine #UnderTheScope: Celebrating LGBT+ Contributions and Addressing Healthcare Disparities

by admin, 9th February 2024

As LGBT History Month unfolds, it provides an opportune moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of LGBT+ individuals within the realm of medicine and healthcare. With the theme “Medicine – #UnderTheScope,” this year’s celebration not only honours the tireless efforts of LGBT+ healthcare professionals but also casts a critical spotlight on the unique healthcare […]

Drew McDowell, Intersectionality and Me

by admin, 31st October 2023

“You aren’t Black. I don’t know what you are, but you ain’t Black.” I believe it was late autumn/early winter in 2015, when I was ganged up by three guys just outside the McDonald’s in Clapham. I remember I was wearing my favourite neon pink t-shirt, feeling merry after a great night out with friends, […]

Get Involved

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you're happy with this.