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Masterclass

Categories: Black History Program
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About Course

Purpose

To offer an advanced, research-driven, seminar-style experience for learners seeking a deeper intellectual and analytical engagement with Black history.

Enrollment is now open. Orientation: September 26, 2026 · First Class: October 3, 2026

Academic Focus

  • Advanced historical theory
  • Cultural and sociopolitical analysis
  • Research-based assignments
  • Examination of primary sources
  • Interdisciplinary study (history, sociology, economics, politics, media)

Instructional Approach

  • Seminar-style instruction
  • Long-form essays
  • Research projects
  • Critical theory integration
  • Instructor-led symposium discussions

Outcome

Participants gain mastery-level understanding of Black history, develop advanced analytical skills, and produce research-driven work suitable for academic or professional application.

Masterclass Format

  • Platform: Zoom Webinar (live only, no public simulcast)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Schedule: Last Saturday of each month
  • Replay: 30-day access post-event
  • Includes: Live session, downloadable lecture notes, certificate of attendance

The Monthly Masterclass is the Institute’s flagship premium offering: a two-hour deep-dive into a single high-impact topic in African and African-American history, philosophy, or contemporary affairs. It is exclusive to registered participants and features guest scholars, published authors, activists, and educators alongside Bryan Williamson’s signature instruction.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Advanced historical theory
  • Cultural and sociopolitical analysis
  • Research-based assignments
  • Examination of primary sources
  • Interdisciplinary study (history, sociology, economics, politics, media)

Course Content

Module 1: Advanced African Diaspora Studies
Historical theory, global movement, and cultural identity.

  • Historical Theory
  • Global Movement
  • Cultural Identity

Module 2: Systems of Oppression & Resistance
Critical examination of institutional structures.

Module 3: Black Intellectual Traditions
Study of scholars, writers, and theorists.

Module 4: Cultural Production & Media Analysis
Film, literature, journalism, and cultural critique.

Module 5: Black Political Thought & Economic Theory
Advanced study of policy, governance, and economic systems.

Module 6: Research & Primary Source Analysis
Archival work, document study, and historical interpretation.

Module 7: Capstone Project
A research-driven final project demonstrating mastery.

Module 8: Monthly Masterclass Calendar
Hosted on the last Saturday of each month via Zoom Webinar: a two-hour deep-dive into a single high-impact topic.

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