African, African Diaspora and Black Studies
We are very pleased to announce our new courses on African, African diaspora and Black histories, culture and politics at City Lit.
We want to enable you to learn more about and explore the rich, complex and diverse experiences, ideas, activities and challenges of African, African diaspora and Black societies and communities around the world.
Across our subjects of history, politics, philosophy, performing arts, literature and film studies, we offer both short and longer courses and face-to-face and online courses, all taught by experienced teachers and experts.
Please explore our courses below to learn more.
- Payback time: historical injustices and reparationsCourse start date: Sat 6 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tariq HassanWhat does a society owe to the descendants of people colonised, brutalised or otherwise exploited? The issue of financial compensation – reparations – to make amends for past horrors and their continuing harm remains complex and contentious.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Black British Studies: Beyond WindrushCourse start date: Wed 14 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michele ScottJoin us on this course to explore rich and complex contemporary Black Britain.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Black British Studies: Ethnicity, Race and Society
Course start date: Wed 25 Feb 2026Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michele ScottJoin us on this course to explore the complexity of contemporary Black Britain.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - The US Civil Rights Movement: from Reconstruction to the passing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zoe QuinnExplore the African American Civil Rights movement in the southern states from Reconstruction to the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Black Latin AmericaCourse start date: Wed 20 May 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna GrimaldiThis course introduces and critically examines the concept of a Black or African Latin America through the region’s history, philosophy, activism, politics, diaspora, memory and culture.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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