Black Holiday History: Black Christmas History Across the Diaspora
In this 4-week flex course, students will explore the intersection of Black culture, history and the Christmas Holiday.
Mrs. Morgan
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What's included
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Each week, students are expected to engage with the supplemental reading, photos and/or videos on the weekly discussion post within our Outschool Classroom. Weekly check-ins with the course teacher will occur on Wednesdays.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
For so many, Christmas Time is the most wonderful time of year regardless of religious/spiritual affiliation; It's the time of year when snow and gingerbread cookies are the ultimate pleasure and families all over travel to congregate over food and cheer. Over the course of 4 weeks, students will dive into how the history of this holiday has intersected with the racial and class realities of Black people throughout American history. We'll answer key questions like: How did enslaved Africans celebrate Christmas? What was the role of Black media in creating widespread Black Christmas traditions? (and so much more!) Together, we'll explore these topics and how they continue to impact present day Black history/culture celebrations around Christmas Time. After diving into primary sources like magazine advertisements and cultural recipes, students will be ready to plan their own winter celebrations! Course Overview: Week 1: Christmas History: Origins Across The Diaspora Week 2: Black Christmas History & The Politics of Yule Tide Joy Week 3: Black Magazines + Pop Culture Celebrate Christmas Week 4: A Very Black Winter: Christmas, Kwanzaa and More Weekly videos will be available every Sunday at 12:00 AM PST
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a secular, non-religious approach to Christmas history. Students will utilize Kahoot and Google JamBoard for interactive review games and PearDeck/Google slides to create interactive presentations/lessons for students. Your student will need a personal Kahoot and Google account to experience the fullness of this course.
Supply List
• Course PDF (Provided) • Notebook + Writing Utensil • Google Account • Kahoot Account
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Course educator, Morgan Jae, is also a college-trained historian and educator with a passion for educating youth on the diverse aspects of Black history and culture. She has taught high school students across various subjects including AP Literature and AP Language, while also providing tutoring and supplemental education and instruction for high school history and sociology students. She is a highly skilled independent researcher and archivist with over 5 years of experience.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 5 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
