CLT HTG 30Caring for Black History: Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage
Conservation of Cultural Heritage · 4 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
Covers efforts to preserve African American cultural heritage from both within Black communities and in the wider American cultural heritage field. Discussion of how preservation of physical items and histories is linked to American values, connecting cultural heritage conservation to social movements. Study of 19th-century efforts by African American to preserve their own history, to current campaigns both within and outside of Black communities. Uncovers roots of current diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in cultural heritage professions. Students play a part in the preservation of cultural heritage through hands-on projects with African American cultural items. Connects material with local, Los-Angeles-based community preservation efforts.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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