ACTIVISM IN AFRO-LATIN AMERICA

Description

This course explores varied manifestations of social, political, and cul- tural activism observable among African descendants in Latin America. “activism” is defined broadly to include both historical and contempo- rary instances of collective resistance, revolt, and rebellion as well as sustained collective organizing, action, and mobilization around artistic, cultural, social, intellectual, political, and religious agendas aimed at bringing about black liberation, social justice, and cultural, ethnic, and racial awareness and pride. Prerequisites: ADW 111/112.