Dr. Benjamin Foster speaks about the importance of teaching culturally-centered history. As one of the initiators of the African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino course, Dr. Foster explains the successes and roadblocks leading up to its current placement in education. He also defines the course's purpose: to inform CT youth of the unknown perspectives of minorities throughout history.
Dr. Benjamin Foster speaks about the importance of teaching culturally-centered history. As one of the initiators of the African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino course, Dr. Foster explains the successes and roadblocks leading up to its current placement in education. He also defines the course's purpose: to inform CT youth of the unknown perspectives of minorities throughout history.