The African American Experience – Legacies of the Civil War
This course includes
- 2,400.0 hours on-demand video
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and desktop
Description
This course offers a detailed exploration of the complex history surrounding Southern slavery, positing that the U.S. South is among the most consequential “slave societies” in global history. It delves into the internal slave trade, which forcibly relocated hundreds of thousands of enslaved individuals from the Eastern seaboard to the expanding cotton-producing regions of the Southwest, particularly between 1820 and 1860.
The relevance of this topic is amplified by the personal experiences of individuals who grew up in high-risk environments, where military service represented a pathway to survival and better opportunities.
Instructor
Dr. Rob Johnson is a U.S. Marine veteran, published author, and dedicated educator. He brings decades of unique, real-world experience to the virtual classroom, having served as a Texas state prison case manager and as the executive director of a military family advocacy organization for 28 years. An expert in community building, Dr. Johnson has spent nearly three decades uniting elected officials and community groups to support veterans. He has authored four books on leadership and public service, and his career achievements have been honored by two U.S. presidents, culminating in the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Johnson is committed to fostering an inclusive, high-achieving online environment where every student can thrive.