Community-Engaged Work in Black Studies

Speaking of scholarship and activism, scholar and chronicler, Manning Marable, argued: “Scholars have an obligation not just to interpret, but to act.” In this experiential course, we will explore debates on and legacies in activism and action within Black Studies. Students will prepare for and then

participate in community-engaged activism which takes seriously the calls and debates within Black Studies to inform our knowledge through action and vice versa. The seminar component of the course will be used to reflect among peers on the dialogic relationship between theory and practice. Students' community work plans will be developed under the supervision of faculty. (For majors; requires instructor approval for others) 3 hrs. sem.