African American Studies Courses and Certifications

Early Black Queer Images (Live Online)

8 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the rich, often overlooked history of Black queer life through a powerful archive of photographs spanning much of the 20th century.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $465.00

TED

How to Talk Truthfully About Black History

Explore historical contradictions and cognitive dissonances in American history while learning to teach Black history beyond slavery and Jim Crow for a more complete narrative.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

I've Known Rivers: Slave Resistance and Environmental Consciousness

Explore slave resistance and environmental consciousness through Tiya Miles' insights on the interconnections between history, nature, and cultural memory in African American experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Exploring Post-Blackness - What It Means to Be Black in America Today

Touré explores the evolving concept of Black identity in modern America, challenging traditional notions and sparking thought-provoking discussions on race, culture, and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Colour Line, Double-Consciousness and the Veil

Explore W.E.B. Du Bois's foundational concepts of racial division, dual identity, and the metaphorical barrier separating Black and white experiences in America.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black History: Behavioral Orbitals Vol. 1 Series 2

18 ratings at Udemy

Utilizing psychology and human behavior knowledge to map the process of awakening individual and social action.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ordinary Americans in the Revolution

48 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Meet the everyday people who made the American Revolution happen.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TED

The Mission to Safeguard Black History in the US

Julieanna L. Richardson shares the importance of preserving Black American history through The HistoryMakers archive, highlighting unknown legacies and emphasizing documentation for future generations.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America

Explore Obama's presidency through the lens of race, examining his approach to racial conflicts and the impact on American democracy and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Legacy of Emmett Till - Exploring New Perspectives on a Pivotal Civil Rights Case

Explore the impact of Emmett Till's tragic death through two authors' perspectives, shedding light on racial injustice and the ongoing quest for equality in America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

APS Physics

The Time Is Now — Charting a Course to 2030

Explore strategies to increase African American representation in physics, featuring TEAM-UP report insights, implementation guidance, and expert panel discussions on fostering inclusive academic environments.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cultivating the Queen in Black and Brown Girls and Women

Empowering black and brown women to embrace their confidence, overcome societal prejudices, and realize their full potential through mentorship, leadership development, and inclusive excellence initiatives.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Religion and Race in America: The Black Church's Prophetic Critique

Explore the black church's unique history and its prophetic critique of white Christianity, examining its impact on contemporary social and political issues in America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring Basketball, Identity, and Play Through Art

Discover how artist Marlon Forrester uses basketball as a lens to explore identity, social change, and the commodification of the Black male body through various artistic mediums.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video