OLLI-00128 - St. Louis African American History: Centuries of Resistance

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The history of African Americans in St. Louis is a legacy of resistance, resilience and regeneration. In 1806, Marguerite Scypion filed the first freedom suit and persevered until she won 30 years later. Rev. John Berry Meachum defied the law and taught Blacks to read. Black attorneys here won landmark Supreme Court cases. The Black press has advocated for change since The Argus began publishing in 1912. The course will examine how the church, the lawyers, and the press have championed equality in education, housing, jobs, and health care. Discussion will be based on articles from a variety of sources which will be sent to class members as PDFs.

This course is eligible for the following discounts:

12 Class Discount Bundle (Summer 2023 - Spring 2024) : 12 class discount bundle
6 Class Discount Bundle (Summer 2023 - Spring 2024) : 6 Course Discount Bundle