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 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

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 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)

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

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

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Explore African American history, culture, and perspectives through literature, arts, sociology, politics, and philosophy, examining Black experiences and contributions in the US.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• 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)

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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

When the Prisoners Ran Walpole - 50 Years Later - Session Two

Explore the 1973 Walpole prison takeover by inmates, its impact on prison reform, and connections to modern abolitionist movements. Hear firsthand accounts from participants and activists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Negritude de Pele Clara - Uma Jornada pela Identidade Racial

Uma jornada pela identidade racial no Brasil, explorando o colorismo e o limbo racial enfrentado por pessoas negras de pele clara, com foco na experiência pessoal e na história brasileira.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video