St. Louis African American History: Centuries of Resistance

Facilitator: Ellen Harris

The history of African Americans in St. Louis is a legacy of resistance, resilience and regeneration. In 1806, Marguerite Scypion filed the first freedom suit and persevered until she won 30 years later. Rev. John Berry Meachum defied the law and taught Blacks to read. Black attorneys here won landmark Supreme Court cases. The Black press has advocated for change since TheArgus began publishing in 1912. The course will examine how the church, the lawyers, and the press have championed equality in education, housing, jobs, and health care. Discussion will be based on articles from a variety of sources which will be sent to class members as PDFs.

Weekday	Dates	Time	Format	Cost	Registration
Tuesdays	April 2 – May 21, 2024	1 – 3 pm	In-Person WashU West Campus	$160	REGISTER Registration opens March 7