Course Description

Instructor: David Slavin, PhD History

White privilege is a concept that many people find difficult to acknowledge and/or understand. While many reject the notion, power and privilege can often be associated to one’s skin color, race, or ethnic origin. The theory and existence of white privilege will be presented from the standpoint of both white and nonwhite scholars – Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. DuBois, Theodore Allen, Lerone Bennett -- historical events, first-hand accounts, and empirical data. This interactive course challenges students to examine their own assumptions and encourages participants to share stories of racial encounters.

David has 25 years teaching experience in world and U.S. history.