Black History Courses and Certifications

Gain a foundational understanding of the history of white supremacy and discover a path forward through the limitless capacity and resilience of Black love.

• MasterClass
• 10 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

CrashCourse

Black American History by CrashCourse

8 ratings

Clint Smith teaches you Black American History in 50 episodes. In this course, you will learn about the Transatlantic slave trade, slavery in the American colonies, Elizabeth Key, slave codes, the Germantown petition against slavery, and the Stono Rebell…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Telling Stories About the Fabric of the USA to Celebrate Black History

1 rating

Explore the rich history of indigo cultivation, Black labor movements, and textile heritage in America, from colonial South Carolina plantations to the 1881 Atlanta Washerwoman's Strike.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Extra Credits

Black American History

This is a collection of stories both about the systems of oppression Black Americans have had to face, and the triumph in spite of it all.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Hidden Figures - Black History

This series of videos features particular people who have contributed to the civil rights movement in various ways, as well as overall issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Makes Us Great: Amplifying Black Voices Through Dance (Live Online)

1122 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the transformative impact of Black change makers on culture and the arts through a dynamic lens of dance education.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• $20.00

Black Performance as Social Protest

Explore Black performance as a powerful tool for social protest, from slavery to modern movements. Analyze historical and contemporary artistic expressions of resistance, and create a manifesto for racial equity.

• Coursera
• 1 day 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Black Institutions and American Imagination

Exploring the origins and impact of America's enduring Black institutions, this talk challenges perceptions and examines their role in shaping the nation's future and core ideals.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Real Story of Rosa Parks - and Why We Need to Confront Myths About Black History

Explores the importance of accurate Black history education, using Rosa Parks' story to illustrate how simplified narratives harm society and emphasizing the power of historical truth.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

95 ratings at Coursera

Explore Black Canadian history, migrations, civil rights, and artistic contributions. Reflect on race, multiculturalism, and anti-racism while envisioning vibrant futures for Black communities in Canada.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SQLBits

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion: Black History, Workplace Challenges, and Change

Explore workplace diversity and inclusion, focusing on Black history, current challenges, and future prospects for positive change in professional environments.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Winter Lecture Series: Paul Williams, Architect to the Stars (Live Online)

521 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the remarkable legacy of an architect whose elegant, stylized designs helped shape skylines from Beverly Hills to New York.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $29.00

W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction in America (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Uncover the untold history of Reconstruction in America through W.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

Explore Frederick Douglass's powerful anti-slavery narrative and self-told life story while understanding his pivotal role in the American abolitionist movement and literary renaissance.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course