New course complements Racial Legacies and Learning town meetings

January 10, 2005

A new one-credit hour course to complement the Racial Legacies & Learning town meeting series begins this semester on January 12 from 4 pm to 5 pm each Wednesday until March 2.

In American & World Cultures: Readings in Racial Legacies, IDS 153, students will discuss the social construction of race in America, its complexities in our society and its lasting impact on our political, judicial, educational and other social structures. In addition, through self-introspection, students also will examine how we, as products of our society, contribute to the enduring legacies of race.

The Racial Legacies Town Meeting for this semester will be held February 17 at 7pm featuring Dr. Maulana Karenga. Attendance at the town meeting for students enrolled in this new complementary course is mandatory.

Over the last five years, more than 10 town meetings provided opportunities for dialogue, critical thinking, and learning while emphasizing the importance of taking action and making improvements in race relations in both personal and professional settings.

For more information about the course and to register, contact Academic Advising in Room 107 Rentschler, or contact Assistant Professor of Communication and Black World Studies, Dr. Shauntae Brown White, 785-3288.