Age 16+. This course centers the experiences of African Americans as we spend time with stories, movies and written personal accounts. This month: The Practice of Freedom.

ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES SERIES:

We discuss and explore the Civil Rights and Black Power movements in the United States. We also examine how the African American community once again transformed and shifted to remembrance and witness through artistic expression that uplifted racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and cultural institutions within Black communities as we continue to question, “what needs to be done now?"

COURSES IN THIS SERIES

• Freedom, Enslavement, and Resistance       SUMMER – JUNE 2025

-June Mondays, // 6:30-8pm

• Movements and Debates                                FALL – AUG / SEPT 2025

–Sept Mondays, 8-15-22-29 // 6:30-8pm 

• Origins of the African Diaspora                  WINTER – FEBRUARY 2026

–Feb Mondays, 2-9-23-2 Mar // 6:30-8pm

• Practice of Freedom                                       SUMMER / MID MAY-MID JUNE 2026

–June Mondays, 1-8-15-22 // 6:30-8pm

After teaching an African American Studies course in 2023-2024, Nikki Fragala Barnes, PhD, MFA created four short courses that introduce us to African American history, arts, and culture. Each course is four sessions. You are welcome to attend any single session or each course in its entirety! Expect great conversations and the opportunity to collaborate on activities and media as we explore beyond the page. -Winter park Library ( not a Earth & Essence event)