Uses primary sources, historical monographs, and essays to provide a chronological and thematic overview of the experiences of black women in America from their African roots to the circumstances they face in the present era. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 351G, 374D (Topic 9), History 350R (Topic 17), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 9). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.