ENTR 2550 AFRICAN AMERICAN ECONOMICS AND CONSUMERISM (3 credits)
This course traces the evolution of African American business and economic development systems in the U.S. and will examine historical economic and political influences which impact African American business communities. Students will be exposed to various aspects of African American business and economics, including Black entrepreneurship and Black owned businesses before, during, and after slavery; an analysis of the role of Black churches in African-American communities; and the impact of modern economic and political systems on African American business communities. (Cross-listed with BLST 2550).
Distribution: U.S. Diversity General Education course