Why did you decide to take this course? What made you feel Black history was important to you?
—Lamont
—Mackenzie
—Nia
—Romond
—Morgan
What were your biggest misconceptions about Black history or Black people before taking the course?
—Noah
—Kaela
—Romond
—Mackenzie

What were your expectations of the course and has the course met those expectations?
—Romond
—Mackenzie
—Janae
How did the course influence you?
—Navarra
—Nia
—Janae
—Paul
—Noah
What advice would you give other students about this course? What advice would you give teachers?
—Kaela
—Nia
—Noah
—Mackenzie
—Paul
What would you like to learn more about that you did not have an opportunity to learn?
—Bailey
—Morgan
—Lamont
—Noah
—Nia
What is your favorite part of the course? Is there anything you don’t like about it?
—Paul
—Mackenzie
—Nia
—Janae
—Noah
—Romond
—Lamont
Editor’s note: The responses from students have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
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