Learners will read the book Born a Crime and participate in a discussion. 
Some of the topics will include 
- Racism, Apartheid, and the Cycle of Poverty. 
- Identity, Belonging, and Community. 
- Love and Personal Growth. 
- Resilience Through Religion, Education, and Humor.
- Effects of Colonialism in Africa, 
- Students perception of Modern Day Africa,
- And Much More

Pictures and You Tube Videos will be used to present a full picture of Africa. The teacher will give a brief overview at the beginning of each class before diving into discussions. Everyone is expected to participate at least once. 

Learners are expected to have a copy of this book either as a PDF, Audio book or Paperback.
Before the first class students are expected to read the first 3 chapters (Review the reading breakdown below)

Book Summary
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is a funny, heartfelt memoir about the comedian’s early life in South Africa. Noah was born to a black Xhosa mother and white father in South Africa under apartheid, which meant that his existence was technically a crime. Apartheid ended when Noah was still a child, but that didn’t mean his life got any easier.

As a biracial kid, Noah often found himself caught between two worlds, not able to find a place where he was accepted without question. As a result, Noah learned six languages as a kid and used humor to bridge the gaps between people while also thinking critically about the systems of power that made up his world. He is the current host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. 

Reading Breakdown

Week 1: Part I
***Day 1: 
          Chapter 1: Run   
          Chapter 2: Born A Crime
          Chapter 3: Trevor, Pray   
          Chapter 4: Chameleon  
Week 2: Part II
 ***Day 2:
          Chapter 5: The Second Girl   
          Chapter 6: Loopholes  
          Chapter 7: Fufi  
          Chapter 8: Robert   

Week 3: Part III
 ***Day 3:
         Chapter 9: The Mulberry Tree 
          Chapter 10: A Young Man's Long, Awkward, Occasionally Tragic, and Frequently Humiliating Education in Affairs of the Heart, Part H Valentine's Day  
          Chapter 11: Outsider  
          Chapter 12:  A Young Man's Long, Awkward, Occasionally Tragic, and Frequently Humiliating Education in Affairs of the Heart, Part II: The Crush   
          Chapter 13: Colorblind  
          Chapter 14 A Young Man's Long, Awkward, Occasionally Tragic, and Frequently Humiliating Education in Affairs of the 

Week 4: 
 ***Day 4:
Heart, Part III: The Dance   
          Chapter 15: Go Hitler!   
          Chapter 16: The Cheese Boys
         Chapter 17: The World Doesn't Love You  
         Chapter 18: My Mother's Life   

Rules of Engagement
~ Allow everyone a chance to speak.
~ Listen respectfully and actively.
~ Criticize ideas, not individuals.
~ Commit to learning, not debating.
~ Avoid blame, speculation, inflammatory language.
~ Avoid assumptions about others, especially based on their perceived social group.