3.00 Credits
This course examines the life and legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, a native of Greenwood County, minister, professor, advocate for civil rights, and, as president of Morehouse College, mentor to such leaders as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The course includes the study of race and civil rights in American society during Dr. Mays' lifetime (1894-1984) and beyond. Cross-listed with SOCI 250. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Three credit hours.