Black History Through Words and Music
Explore the African American experience through powerful speeches, poetry, literature, and music that have shaped American history and culture.
Class Details
Cost
Free to students.
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Ways to Learn
Online (live instruction via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)
- TuesdaysJuly 7 to September 22 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM PT
How to Sign Up
or call us at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)
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What will I learn?
- Influential voices and songs from different eras
- How different speeches, poetry, literature, and music have shaped American history and culture
What is this class like?
- Each week, we will listen to different pieces and engage in lively historical discussion
- Interactive online presentation via Microsoft Teams
- Two ways to attend with Teams: video conference or dial-in by phone
- Learn about Microsoft Teams here
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