African Americans & the Legal Process
This course explores the special relationship between persons of African descent in the United States and the unique role law has played in establishing their status. The class traces the evolution of race/racism/racial formations pertaining to the African American experience as a function of America’s legal system. The class covers the key moments and scholarly debates regarding African American history and investigates the legal cultivation of race using seminal legal documents.
Instructor
Dr. Robert S. Smith is the Harry G. John Professor of History and Director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach at Marquette University. His research and teaching interests include African American history, civil rights history, and exploring ... read more
Date: Thu, May 19, 2022
Delivery Method: In-person With Livestream
Time: 10-11:15am CT
Location: UWM Hefter Conference Center or view on Zoom
Instructor: Robert Smith
Fee: $10
Program Number: SPRI:400
Registration opens Tue, Jan 11, 2022.