This course examines the origins of the idea of “races” of human beings in the United States, and traces its deployment over two centuries in efforts to conquer, exterminate, civilize, and assimilate various “races” of people both inside the U.S. and across the world.

Race: The History of an Idea
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By Thaddeus Russell
This course examines the origins of the idea of “races” of human beings in the United States, and traces its deployment over two centuries in efforts to conquer, exterminate, civilize, and assimilate various “races” of people both inside the U.S. and across the world.
1 Credit
If you are not a member of Renegade University you will need to join RU to enroll in this webinar course.
– Level 1 members get 1 credit with their membership and will need to purchase an additional credit to enroll in this 2-credit course.
– Level 2 memberships come with 6 credits and
– Level 3 memberships include 10 credits.
Course Instructor

Thaddeus Russell
Thaddeus Russell is the founder of Renegade University and the author of A Renegade History of the United States. He has taught history and cultural studies at Columbia University, Barnard College, Eugene Lang College, the New School for Social Research, Occidental College, and Willamette University. Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Russell graduated from Antioch College and received a Ph.D. in history from Columbia University.