Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - 42 Million Ways to Be Black

Henry Louis Gates Jr., a Harvard professor, discusses his course on African American Studies, co-taught with Lawrence Douglas Bobo. The course, known as Blackness 101, explores debates on black identity from the 18th century to present. Gates shares his experiences at Yale during the 1969-1970 revolutionary period, highlighting ideological challenges and the diversity of black identities. He emphasizes that there are 42 million ways to be black, reflecting the diverse experiences of African Americans.

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