AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Instructor: Mrs. Lois Weber "Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own." -Marcus Garvey, 1923- OBJECTIVES: To provide the African American student an opportunity to confront the dualism of being Black and being an American and to understand the possibilities of cultural pluralism To provide the student with an understanding of the various social, cultural and historical forces that give rise to the particular structure of the African American lifestyle To provide the African American student with a feeling of personal identity, personal pride and personal worth To provide the students an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the history, social organization, current status, and problems of African Americans and their contributions to the American heritage Course Guide Guidelines for African American Art Interview Suggested Interview Questions How to Critique an Article "Race to Freedom" - Underground Railroad Questions