I've Known Rivers: Slave Resistance and Environmental Consciousness
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the intersection of slave resistance and environmental consciousness in this thought-provoking lecture by Tiya Miles, Mary Henrietta Graham Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan. Delve into the complex relationship between slavery, nature, and resistance as Miles draws from her extensive research and authorship, including her work "Tales from the Haunted South: Dark Tourism and Memories of Slavery from the Civil War Era." Gain insights into the environmental and cultural aspects of slavery and resistance, and learn about Miles' innovative project, ECO Girls, which focuses on urban girls in Southeast Michigan. This Environment Forum lecture, convened by Robin Kelsey and Ian Jared Miller of Harvard University, offers a unique perspective on the historical and contemporary connections between environmental awareness and the struggle for freedom.