In this course, students will study the ancient African empires, including North Africa, the Islamic World, the politics of slavery, and the freedom fighters. Additionally, students also learn about the African Americans involved in the Civil War, the activities that happened during the Reconstruction period, and the African Americans of the early 1900s. Students also delve into the concepts of the Civil Rights Movements of the 1950s and 1960s, the modern African American culture, and the contribution of African Americans in politics.