The University of Houston is Beyoncé-ing history with a groundbreaking course that puts a new spin on the American West. The class uses Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter album to take students on a ride exploring the often-overlooked contributions of Black towns and the vital roles Black men and women played in shaping the frontier.
In the Cowboy Carter Chronicles, Digital Producer Jyesha Johnson write a weekly series, delving into the significant Black history and cultural contributions highlighted in the course on the American West.
Bringing history to life
Dr. Alicia Odewale, from the Department of African-American Studies, is leading this one-of-a-kind ride through history. Dr. Odewale, who grew up in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, shared how her upbringing deeply influenced the creation of the course.
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