The Modern Civil Rights Movement is a significant landmark in United States history. This movement was a struggle for human rights directly challenging the nation to extend its democratic principles to African Americans and all peoples. This course sheds light on the often overlooked strategic planning that supported the direction of the events and is told by a voice intimately involved in the organization of movement—Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. Topics include the history of the campaigns, the different coalitions and groups, philosophy and methods of nonviolent direct action, and the contemporary application of nonviolent conflict transformation. The course hosts several guest speakers, including Andrew Young, Reverend C.T. Vivian, Henry "Hank" Thomas, and Constance Curry.
Offered By
From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement
Emory UniversityAbout this Course
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for BusinessCould your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for BusinessOffered by
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Movements & Campaigns
Organizations of the Civil Rights Movement
Nonviolent Philosophies & Tactics
Organizational & Social Change
Reviews
- 5 stars85.62%
- 4 stars11.76%
- 3 stars1.96%
- 1 star0.65%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FROM FREEDOM RIDES TO FERGUSON: NARRATIVES OF NONVIOLENCE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Very interesting first-hand interviews. Dr. Lafayette's insights on nonviolence as a strategy and agape as a way of life were enlightening.
Excellent course!!!!!!!! Thank you so much—I learned an incredible amount of information and found this course to be very transforming.
Among the very best courses led by the participants in the struggle for civil rights. Helped me to gain a better understanding of what has been gained (and lost) in our nation's story.
This course was outstanding. There was a lot of information about the Civil Rights I didn't know about. The power of learning never gets old.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
Is financial aid available?
More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.