Black History Revisited, Spring 2027 (Wednesday evening)

Black History Revisited

with Edson Burton and Marie-Annick Gournet

Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm

27th January to 24th March 2027 (no class for half-term 17th February)

This course will equip you with the tools to understand contemporary debates surrounding Black History, the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans and the sociology of race. We will draw on archives from a diverse range of sources including art, literature, film and music.

This course will take place at the Barton Hill micro-campus, BS5 0AX and the University of Bristol Arts Complex, Woodland Road, BS8 1TB.

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