ETHS 244 African Americans in Minnesota

General

• Describe the history of African American communities in Minnesota and the political momentum and/or organizational strategies that emerged in tandem with National social movements.
• Examine the impact of social movements on the history, culture, political organization of African American Communities in Minnesota.
• Explain the historically significant movements and their impact on African American communities in Minnesota.
• Obtain a baseline knowledge of Minnesota African American communities and their history.
• Utilize hands-on knowledge (gain through a community-based class project) to further understand and explain the impact of American history has had on Minnesota African American communities.