This course will explore the historical and contemporary significance of land, spatial relations, place making and identity for Black communities. There is a powerful tradition of resourcefulness and regeneration that ties Black people to land and there is also a history of trauma and injustice. As they encounter theft, displacement, and erasure, how do Black communities resist, repair, restore, and imagine futures for themselves? We will research different tools and models used in these efforts and students will work on local projects using these tools and models. Topics and themes will include black geography, colonialism, enslavement, indigeneity, property, gentrification, maroonage, historic preservation, memorialization, and reparations. Open only to first year frosh.