Black History Courses and Certifications

CrashCourse

Black American History by CrashCourse

8 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• 23 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History of Black Hair: The Beauty and Politic of Black Hair

25 ratings at Udemy

Ancient Traditions Lost and Re-born that Inspired "Black" Hair Over the Centuries

• Udemy
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Amazing Accomplishments in African American History

15 ratings at Udemy

Discover inspiring African American achievements, inventions, and milestones through interactive lessons and crafts designed to celebrate diversity, inspire greatness, and highlight overlooked contributions to American history.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

African American History

Explore the rich journey of African Americans from 17th century Africa to modern times, examining slavery, civil rights, cultural achievements, and enduring impacts on American society.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 21st Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

The Black Curriculum

Teaching Black British History: A Teacher Training Guide

51 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover how to best teach and embed Black British history into the national school curriculum with this informative course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Black Tudors: The Untold Story

Discover the little-known history of Black Africans in Tudor England and challenge your preconceptions of Black history.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Sciences Lesson Plans & Resources

Comprehensive toolkit for social sciences educators: lesson plans, discussion prompts, and multimedia resources covering diverse subjects from criminal justice to psychology.

• Study.com
• 1 day 12 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Black Literature

Explore the rich evolution of Black literary traditions from oral storytelling to contemporary works, examining cultural impacts, social movements, and influential African American voices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Introduction to Black Studies

Explore the foundations, evolution, and impact of Black Studies through history, politics, social systems, and contemporary issues while examining scholarship, literature, and arts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 7th Apr, 2025
• Paid Course

Black Literature

Explore the rich evolution of Black literary traditions from oral storytelling to contemporary works, examining cultural impact, social struggles, and artistic contributions of African American writers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

University of Connecticut

U.S. Anti-Black Racism

54 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the history of racism in America and explore how racism and anti-Blackness is systemic in American society.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)