ASAM1540 - Asian American and Black Communities and Coalition Building

“Asian American and Black Communities and Coalition Building” explores the intersection between Black and Asian American activism, organizing, and coalition building. The course will examine the historical and contemporary connection and tensions between the two diverse communities, diving into the various movements defining the communities’ pursuit for equity.
The course is organized to examine various periods from the Civil Rights Era to present day. It will consider the conditions that led to why coalitions formed and the multiple ways Black and Asian American communities engaged in activism and organizing.