The Constitution and Black America

In: News for Teachers of Political Science, Band 41, S. 23-26

Abstract

During the week of June 20, 1983 twenty-five historians and political scientists gathered for a seminar concerning "The Constitution and Black America." Most of the participating faculty were very positive in their evaluations of the program; many, in fact, stated that its usefulness exceeded their expectations.The location of the seminar at Atlanta University, in Georgia was described by one of the participants as "perfect" in light of the themes which were to be discussed. The university and the city provided both an appropriate environment and relevant resources for the faculty who attended.The Atlanta University complex has a rich history of contributions to the black community and possesses a repository of special collections concerning black history and the quest for equality.