March 16, 2025 - April 13, 2025
It is a daunting task to offer a course on one of the most important people in history. It is not possible, in such a short time, to capture the breadth and depth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are not quite done capturing his magnificence, and continued reflection—from poets, historians, philosophers, teachers, and the public at large—can only produce a better understanding of the man. Rather than attempt to give a comprehensive view, then, this course aims to engage with some of Dr. King’s most pivotal writings and most crucial events. As you work your way through the modules, feel free to supplement them with your own research. The hope is that this course will inspire you to live up to the kind of community that Dr. King was trying to shape.
Required texts: King, Martin Luther, et al. I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World Martin Luther King, Jr.. Foreword by Coretta Scott King ; Ed. by James Melvin Washington. HarperSanFrancisco, 2007.
GH employees: use voucher code ghemployee (case sensitive) at checkout.
Synchronous meetings last 90 minutes and will be held on March 29th and April 12th, from 10:30-12:00 (CST).
