Afrocentric Organizations

Elective The Afrocentric theory applies many African philosophies to administration, policy analysis, leadership and democracy. This class will explore Afrocentric organizations and infuse important concepts in applied techniques in community-based systems dynamics, design thinking, DEI practice and future(s) thinking to supervision and management of a social service agency. The history of significant Black-led social service organizations such as the National Urban League and the National Advancement for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be explored. Course work will focus on developing leadership skills in Black communities and organizations responsive to combating racism, developing activist agendas, and building capacity within the Black communities.

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