Course Description
Legacy of Triumph: The Journey of African Americans in America
As the vast terrains of America were gradually tamed, the early entrants from Africa were the sinews behind its metamorphosis. Initiated as indentured servants, a growing influx of Africans soon became the pivotal backbone of the colonies, supporting their expansion and prosperity, even while bereft of rights, belongings, or the due of their sweat.
Embark on a transformative journey through our course that elucidates the lives, challenges, and indomitable spirits of these African Americans. Traverse the timeline from Francisco Menendez, stripped even of his own identity, to the pivotal contributions of James Amistead that swayed the colonial rule's outcome. Feel the poignant narratives of Harriet Jacobs and William Wells Brown, immersing you in the raw realities of slavery, and marvel at the transcendent journeys of luminary figures like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, who soared beyond the chains of servitude to sculpt bastions of higher education.
The Civil Rights Movement, often misinterpreted as a modern wave, had its seeds sown by visionaries like Lucy Craft Laney and Mary McLeod Bethune. These stalwarts discerned education as the potent elixir for the oppressed to rewrite their destinies. Through the discerning eyes of icons like Thurgood Marshall and Daisy Lee Gatson, witness the fervent battles that dismantled the edifices of school segregation, and honor the sacrifices of warriors like Medgar Evers, whose life epitomized the quest for justice.
Course Modules:
- In a Harsh Land: The Genesis of African Legacy
- Francisco Menendez and James Armistead: Valor Amidst Oppression
- Benjamin Banneker: Echoing Truths Amidst Silence
- From the Quills of Harriet Jacobs & William Wells Brown: Tales of Slavery
- Frederick Douglass: Colorless Truths
- George Washington Carver: Botanical Revolution for Economic Elevation
- Lugenia Burns Hope & Ida B. Wells: Early Whispers of Civil Rights
- Booker T. Washington & W.E.B. Du Bois: Philosophical Divergence in a United Cause
- Lucy Craft Laney & Mary McLeod Bethune: Building The Citadel of Education
- Thurgood Marshall & Daisy Lee Gatson: Forging an Integrated Future ... and many more!
This course isn't merely a historical voyage; it's an homage to the undying spirit, sacrifices, and lasting legacies of remarkable African Americans. These trailblazers redefined destinies, not just for themselves but for generations to come. Dive into their stories and be inspired.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize the contributions of Francisco Menendez and James Armistead.
- Summarize the contributions of Benjamin Banneker, Harriet Jacobs and William Wells Brown.
- Summarize the contributions of Frederick Douglass and George Washing Carver.
- George Washington Carver
- Summarize the contributions of Lugenia Burns Hope and Ida B. Wells
- Summarize the contributions of Booker T. Washington.
- Summarize the contributions of Lucy Craft Laney and Mary McLeod Bethune.
- Summarize the contributions of Thurgood Marshall and Daisy Lee Gatson.
- Summarize the contributions of The Queen Mother and the Father of Black History.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Introduce Yourself | 2 points |
Lesson 1 - In a Harsh Land | 10 points |
Lesson 2 - Francisco Menendez and James Armistead: The Mose Militia and the Battle of Yorktown | 10 points |
Lesson 3 - Benjamin Banneker: Speaking Truth to Power | 10 points |
Lesson 4 - Harriet Jacobs and William Wells Brown: The Slave Narrative from Two Perspectives | 10 points |
Lesson 5 - Frederick Douglass: Truth Is of No Color | 9 points |
Lesson 6 - George Washington Carver: Economic Stability Through Botany | 9 points |
Lesson 7 - Lugenia Burns Hope and Ida B. Wells: The Beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement | 10 points |
Lesson 8 - Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois: From Conciliation to Rejection | 10 points |
Lesson 9 - Lucy Craft Laney and Mary McLeod Bethune: Paving the Way for 'The Educated Negro' | 10 points |
Lesson 10 - Thurgood Marshall and Daisy Lee Gatson: The Battle for Integrated Schools | 10 points |
Lesson 11 - Medgar Evers: One Martyr to the Cause | 10 points |
Lesson 12 - Septima Clark and Carter Woodson: The Queen Mother and the Father of Black History | 10 points |
Lesson 13 - Mabel Keaton Staupers and Alvin Poussaint: Toward Equality in Medicine | 10 points |
Lesson 14 - Shirley Chisholm: Unbought and Unbossed | 10 points |
Lesson 15 - Conclusion: From the Depths to the Heights | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 49 points |