Learning from Women of the Civil Rights Movement Past and Present

Journey across the history of the Deep South to uncover the under told stories of women who transformed the Civil Rights Movement. From the young girls integrating New Orleans schools to the Freedom Riders and Mississippi Delta organizers that birthed the Blues, this course spotlights the courage and creativity behind America’s long march to freedom. Through oral histories, music, and reflective projects, students will explore how women have built community power, led strategic resistance, and shaped the nation’s struggle for equality. Discover history through the voices that made change possible and examine how their lessons continue to resonate today.