The Black Human Rights Tradition
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg—South Africa
- Dates – August 2–21, 2027
- Max Enrollment – 30
- Taught In – English
- Prerequisites – No
- Academic Area – African American and African Studies
Program Overview
Come explore South Africa’s Black Human Rights tradition through its history of colonialism, apartheid, and ongoing struggles for justice and equality. Students will examine apartheid, anti-apartheid activism, transitional justice and South Africa’s post-apartheid reconstruction. Over the course of this three-week program, you will see how the Black Human Rights Tradition helped shape South Africa’s constitution, laws and ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive society. You will engage with academics, activists and community leaders through conversations, visits and shared experiences, and explore sites such as Constitution Hill, the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum, Robben Island, Cape Town City Hall and the District Six Museum. Along the way, you will experience Cape Town and Johannesburg’s food, music, art and warm hospitality while gaining insight into global struggles against racism and inequality.
Program Contacts
- Program Coordinator – Emeline Diolot-Bobalik
- Instructor – Shingirai Lenon Taodzera
Program Highlights
- Explore human rights in Africa while studying in some of the continent’s most cosmopolitan cities.
- Connect with South African academics and human rights activists.
- Visit historic landmarks, including the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street in Soweto.
- Experience a world-renowned national park and encounter South Africa's iconic wildlife.
- Examine how South Africa continues to address socio-economic, political and cultural issues in the post-apartheid era.