This is an excellent introductory ethnic studies course with a professor who was very passionate about the subject. Grading was very fair and original thinking was amply rewarded.

The course covered by the relevance, origins, and struggles of Black Studies programs in the United States and abroad in global context. It did so through history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and political science in context. Key historical events were explored in the context of the field, with particular emphasis on the civil rights movement, and pan-African movement.

Wray was an excellent professor who’s only con was an unclear midterm grading rubric. He was extremely engaging in lecture with many visual aids including videos and current events. He allowed students from varying ideologies to contribute and assignments did not seem biased.

There is a lot of reading of the assigned major texts, and these readings are essential to do well on essays, the midterm, and the final. A student who is consistently engaging should expect a 3.5 gpa or above.