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Class 63: Black Towns (Part 2)

Class 63: Black Towns (Part 2)

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Learn about the many Black Towns with banks, schools, hospitals, and Insurance companies all over the country.

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Study Guide

See video.

THE QUIZ

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Class 46: Precolonial History of Benin & Togo – The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Part I

Class 46: Precolonial History of Benin & Togo – The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Part I

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

This lesson covers the ironworking basis for the huge number of kingdoms that emerged in Benin and Togo in the Precolonial Period in West Africa.

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

 

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #46 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://app.typeset.com/play/NZR9XQ

Class 62: Black Towns (Part 1)

Class 62: Black Towns (Part 1)

by | Apr 2, 2026 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Learn about Seneca Village, New Philadelphia, and the founder of Chicago.

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Study Guide

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THE QUIZ

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Class 45: Survival, Resistance & Renewal in Vodun

Class 45: Survival, Resistance & Renewal in Vodun

by | Mar 29, 2026 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

In the 12th and final lecture on the History of Vodun, Dr. Aden traces the origins of the faith in the Dahomey Kingdom, its arrival in the Western hemisphere and its ongoing reinvention as a positive force for faith around the world today.

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

 

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #45 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://vimeo.com/1178311720

Class 44: Vodun XII

Class 44: Vodun XII

by | Mar 22, 2026 | Class, John Aden

CLASS OVERVIEW

It explores Vodun’s importation into the United States, particularly New Orleans, in the wake of the Haitian Revolution, as well as into Cuba, Brazil, and Puerto Rico. It explores the differences and similarities between Haitian Vodun and its expression distinctly in other countries.

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World Changer/Teacher: Dr. John Aden

 

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

THE QUIZ

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Dr. John’s Class #44 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://app.typeset.com/play/4QQLOJ

Class 61: More about the Moors (Part 2)

Class 61: More about the Moors (Part 2)

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Class, Gwen Ebron

CLASS OVERVIEW

Review information about the PolyMath Lubna of Cordoba and be introduced to the PolyMaths Fatima and Ibn Khaldun.

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THE QUIZ

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