Focuses on the creation of African American identity on the American stage from the early 19th century through the present. Students will read Baraka, Kennedy, Wilson, Parks, Hughes, etc. as well as engage with issues of race, literature, performance, and authorship in class discussion, written work and oral presentations. Cross-listed with THEA 424. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Cultures and Peoples requirements for graduation. Category C.

Prerequisite: Any 200-level ENGL course with a D or better.