What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Take a quick scroll through TikTok and you'll likely come across videos of young Gen Z teens and tweens sporting all things shimmery, chunky, and trendy, topped off with pleated skirts, Baby Phat and bamboo hoop earrings. Dance trends, films, and the decor of the early 2000s are excellent sources of the Y2K (Year 2000) aesthetic, with some of the biggest influencers being found in early Bratz Dolls, The Cheetah Girls film trilogy, and Black Girl Music Groups. Over the past year, social media has ushered in the return of Y2K fashion and entertainment trends, but the contributions of Black girls and youth have continually gone unappreciated (queue: Unappreciated by Cherish) and unrecognized on the center stage. Conversations about 'cultural appropriation' and equity have emerged, leaving many to wonder if the creators of these trends will ever be properly acknowledged and credited. Join Ms. Morgan for a deep dive into the Black history of the early 2000s and walk away with a little more insight into how Black girl creatives informed major cultural trends.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A Google slide presentation will be utilized in screen-share mode to present visual content and promote a fun and engaging discussion.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
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 Fellowship where she surveyed the cultural experiences contributions of Black girls in the southern landscape in the 19th and 20th century.
She is a history/social justice educator who has worked in both public and charter K-12 school spaces, with in-person and virtual experience. Her proudest moments as an educator include the successful creation and implementation of a social justice/history curriculum that led to her creating Black Girls Know Best, a community non-profit organization that amplifies Black girls voice through creative mediums. Most recently, she worked with the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network and Junior Ranger program, curating relevant and informative history content that supported the Network's growth.
Here on Outschool she offers a wide range of classes including 'The Civil Rights Movement and Black Foodways' and 'Black Girl Magic: Introduction to Black Girlhood Studies', amongst many others. 'Follow' her profile to stay to up to date on 2025 course listings.
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Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
80 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
6-14 learners per class