Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Myth versus Reality
This course is a study in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Civil Rights work. The myth of his persona, as it has been taught and as it has evolved, will be explored. This will be juxtaposed against the reality of the contemporary image of this time. His philosophies regarding poverty, capitalism and the Vietnam War will be examined. The course will analyze his legacy and the enduring impact of his work.
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Modular asynchronous, self-paced online course delivery with unlimited access to courses designed to interrogate Black history, using critical thinking skills, logic, and reasoning to develop a global perspective.
Having more historical context and the ability to make the connections between the past, present and impending future put you in a better position to understand the world around you. Using this knowledge you will develop and improve your unique place in it.
Meet the instructor
Elizabeth Leiba is a published writer, with a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Florida. She also holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a Master's degree in English from Western New Mexico University, in Silver City, New Mexico.