Critical Social Inquiry 0178 - Harlem Herstories

This course will explore the history of Harlem through a woman's lens. It will trace the historical, social, and political narrative of this historic New York neighborhood. Within this narrative, students will particularly consider the intersecting roles of women and culture in Harlem's substantial legacy. Life narratives we will interrogate include Zora Neale Hurston, Billie Holiday, Sonia Sanchez, Yuri Kochiyama, and Rosie Perez. We will conduct an interdisciplinary deep dive into the construction of all that makes Harlem a landmark space in all of its historical constructions.

Culture, Humanities, and Languages Power, Community and Social Justice Multiple Cultural Perspectives Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.