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Black Girl Magic: Introduction to Black Girlhood Studies
Mrs. Morgan
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
In this 5 week course, students will learn about Black Girlhood Studies, a fast developing knowledge base that gives specific attention to the nuances of Black histories and futures through the eyes of Black girls.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this discussion based class, students will learn about the emerging academic field of Black Girlhood Studies- a fast developing knowledge base that gives specific attention to the nuances of Black histories and futures through the eyes of Black girls. The voices of Black girls are often overlooked, underrepresented and undervalued in both the historical retelling and present day documentation of Black history/culture. To combat this, this course will discuss the lesser known stories of...
This class is taught in English.
All are welcomed to attend! It is our hope that after engaging with this content, all students will be better equipped to center marginalized voices, specifically as it pertains to Black history and youth.
Homework Offered
Each week, students will be given supplementary reading and visual content to support their learning. Most of these readings will be provided by the teacher, but there are a few novels that we will read as as a community. The readings will take 30 minutes to an hour between class meetings to read and unpack. Please pace yourself during your reading and take notes. Feel free to message Ms. Morgan should you have questions/concerns about the content. During the final week of class, students will present group presentations centered around a predetermined topic. Students will be allotted 20-25 minutes at the end of classes to collaborate on their presentation from Week 5, onward. More instruction on this aspect of class will be shared during weeks 3 and 4 of class.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final presentations will assess the depth of knowledge and analysis acquired over the duration of the course.Grades Offered
· Notepad/Notebook: We're going to learn about key terms, definitions and topics that you'll want to keep track of. Using a notepad, notebook or dedicated writing space will help you keep track of your learning archive. · Required Reading: 1) The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed 2) Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power by Tamara Winfrey Harris 3) Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way by Khristi Lauren Adams · Additional articles will be provided by the instructor, along with a printable PDF journal and syllabus.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Politically and culturally sensitive topics will be discussed each week of class with some topics being heavier than others. We will routinely approach highly sensitive topics including state-sanctioned violence, police brutality, criminality and systemic oppression. The course educator has undergone significant Diversity, Inclusion and Sensitivity trainings to properly support students in understanding and processing this information. Sessions where tough topics will emerge will be preceded by a content warning. Google Drive/Classroom/Suite Apps: Google Drive & Classroom will only be used during our allotted class time, for the last 20-25 minutes of sessions 6-14 and the entirety of session 15. Student groups will collaborate on their final presentations during this time. Quizlet: Students will utilize Quizlet to review important terms and definitions as they curate their final presentation. Spotify: Students will be tasked with creating a shared playlist during sessions 1 & 2 of the course. The instructor will screen and organize the playlist and play it during class work periods. YouTube: Pre-screened content from YouTube will be included in Google slide presentations presented to the class via screen-share. The 2-4 hours of week outside of class are not to be spent working within Google Classroom/Suites, but to read & engage with the next session's assigned reading.
Black Girlhood in the Nineteenth Century by Nazera Wright The Black Girlhood Studies Collection by Aria Halliday Shapeshifters: Black Girls and the Choreography of Citizenship by Aimee Meredith Cox Buy Black: How Black Women Transformed US Pop Culture by Aria Halliday Feminist Food Studies by: Barbara Parker Black Girl, Call Home by: Jasmine Mans
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
**ON LEAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2024** Morgan Jael is a graduate of Washington University in St Louis where she earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree in African/African American Studies and participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research...
Group Class
$39
weekly or $195 for 15 classes3x per week, 5 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
6-10 learners per class
