From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement
The Modern Civil Rights Movement is a significant landmark in United States history. This movement was a struggle for human rights directly challenging the nation to extend its democratic principles to African Americans and all peoples. This course sheds light on the often overlooked strategic planning that supported the direction of the events and is told by a voice intimately involved in the organization of movement—Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr.
Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT
- Level Foundation
- Duration 15 hours
- Course by Emory University
-
Offered by
About
The Modern Civil Rights Movement is a significant landmark in United States history. This movement was a struggle for human rights directly challenging the nation to extend its democratic principles to African Americans and all peoples. This course sheds light on the often overlooked strategic planning that supported the direction of the events and is told by a voice intimately involved in the organization of movement—Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. Topics include the history of the campaigns, the different coalitions and groups, philosophy and methods of nonviolent direct action, and the contemporary application of nonviolent conflict transformation. The course hosts several guest speakers, including Andrew Young, Reverend C.T. Vivian, Henry "Hank" Thomas, and Constance Curry. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: ● Discuss the contributions and involvement of civil rights activists and leaders in the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) campaigns in the United States. ● Examine the chronology and phases of the Movement and CRM campaigns. ● Recognize and characterize the diverse activist groups involved in the CRM. ● Discuss Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence from a historical perspective. ● List and define the principles and strategies of nonviolence. ● Examine organizational and social change applications related to nonviolence. ● Identify the role of nonviolence in modern activism along with additional resources to broaden knowledge of principles of nonviolence. ● Recognize the application of nonviolence theories to activism, current issues, and everyday life.Modules
Introduction
-
2
Videos
-
2
Readings
2
Videos
- Welcome to the Course
- Bernard LaFayette, Jr.: Introduction & Bio
2
Readings
- Getting Started
- Special Thanks
Movements, Campaigns, & Marches
-
3
Videos
3
Videos
- Phases of the Civil Rights Movement
- Nashville Campaign
- Selma to Montgomery March (1965)
The Freedom Rides
-
3
Videos
3
Videos
- Freedom Rides
- Recruiting for the Freedom Rides
- Freedom Ride Strategy
Leadership
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement
- Interview with Andrew Young, Part 1
Review
-
3
Readings
-
1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 1
3
Readings
- Reading Activities & Resources
- Additional Readings & Resources
- Discussion Questions
BONUS VIDEOS
-
4
Videos
4
Videos
- Marching: Interview with Reginald Moore & Sam Walker
- Interview with Andrew Young, Part 2
- Interview with Andrew Young, Part 3
- Interview with Andrew Young, Part 4
The Importance of Strategy
-
3
Videos
3
Videos
- The Strategies of Nonviolence are Timeless and Universal
- Confronting Hate with Love
- Fearlessness as a Strategy of Resistance
Organizations
-
4
Videos
4
Videos
- CORE: Congress of Racial Equality
- SNCC: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
- SCLC: Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- The Highlander Folk School
Organizing Efforts
-
3
Videos
3
Videos
- Organizing Efforts in Selma
- Organizing in the Slums of Chicago
- The Poor People's Campaign
Your Contribution Matters
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Everyone Can Participate in the Movement
- Remembering Viola Liuzzo
Review
-
2
Readings
-
1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 2
2
Readings
- Reading Activities & Resources
- Discussion Questions
BONUS VIDEOS
-
4
Videos
4
Videos
- Training and Mobilization Efforts of the Highlander Folk School
- Interview with Connie Curry, Part 1
- Interview with Connie Curry, Part 2
- Interview with Henry Thomas
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Philosophy of Nonviolence
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Dr. King: The Civil Rights Movement & Early Influences
- Applying Nonviolent Philosophy to International Situations
Kingian Nonviolent Conflict Transformation
-
3
Videos
3
Videos
- Social Dynamics of Nonviolence
- How Does Dr. King's Legacy of Nonviolence Resonate Today?
- The Symbol of the Confederate Flag: Moving Forward
Principles of Nonviolence
-
2
Videos
-
1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Myths & Facts Exercise
2
Videos
- The Six Principles of Nonviolence, Part 1
- The Six Principles of Nonviolence, Part 2
Nonviolence Analysis & Strategy
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- The Media's Role in the Civil Rights Movements of Yesterday and Today
- Nonviolent Strategies
Review
-
2
Readings
-
1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 3
2
Readings
- Reading Activities & Resources
- Discussion Questions
BONUS VIDEOS
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Tri-State Conspiracy: Nonviolent Strategy in Action
- Brown Chapel, Selma, Alabama
Defining Nonviolence
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Nonviolence: Tactic or Theory?
- Dr. LaFayette: Why I Chose Nonviolence
Community Support & Social Change
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Preparation & Support
- Social Action in Practice: Lunch Counter Sit-Ins
Academic Foundations of Nonviolence
-
1
Videos
1
Videos
- Academic Foundations of Nonviolence
Nonviolence in the Workplace
-
1
Videos
1
Videos
- Nonviolence in the Workplace
Review
-
2
Readings
-
1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 4
2
Readings
- Reading Activities & Resouces
- Discussion Questions
BONUS VIDEOS
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Ministry in the Movement: Interview with Reverend C.T. Vivian, Part 1
- Ministry in the Movement: Interview with Reverend C.T. Vivian, Part 2
Institutionalizing Nonviolence
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Dr. LaFayette: Current Nonviolent Initiatives
- ECAN: Emory Center for Advancing Nonviolence
Internationalizing Nonviolence
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Internationalizing Nonviolence Training
- The Importance of Collaboration & Partnerships
Nonviolence and the Future
-
1
Videos
1
Videos
- The Future of Nonviolence Conflict Transformation
Ferguson & Civil Rights Issues Today
-
2
Videos
2
Videos
- Interview with Carol Anderson, Part 1
- Interview with Carol Anderson, Part 2
Review
-
2
Readings
2
Readings
- Reading Activities & Resources
- Discussion Questions
BONUS VIDEOS
-
1
Videos
1
Videos
- Nonviolent Transformation in Nigeria
Auto Summary
Explore the American Civil Rights Movement through the lens of nonviolence with Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. This foundational course delves into the strategic planning behind key campaigns and the philosophy of nonviolent action. Featuring guest speakers like Andrew Young and Reverend C.T. Vivian, it covers the history, activist groups, and modern applications of nonviolence. Ideal for personal development, it spans 900 minutes and is available with a Coursera Starter subscription.
Bernard LaFayette, Jr.