Course

The course will explore the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr. with special attention to the history of the Black church, King's political philosophy, competition among civil rights organizations, and the Vietnam War. His assassination and legacy will conclude the course.

Faculty Bio

Charles Henry is professor emeritus of African American Studies at UC Berkeley. He holds a doctorate in political science from the University of Chicago. He is is the author/editor of ten books and numerous articles and reviews on human rights, race and politics, and public policy.

This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course

• Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365 (3rd floor), at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
• Classes will also stream live, and be video recorded
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Wednesday, Oct. 15, and ends on Wednesday, Nov. 5
• Classes meet for 4 weeks, 2 hours per session (1-3 p.m.)
• All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through Dec. 31

Member Praise for Charles Henry

I LOVED the course! Professor Henry was lively, personable, engaged, and very, very knowledgeable.

Charles is an excellent lecturer. He is an engaging professor and an extraordinarily nice human being.

Faculty Q&A

• Read an interview with Charles Henry from our archive.