An examination of Black social organizations as sites of leadership development, community formation, and social uplift in the United States. Students will explore the historical emergence, cultural significance, and contemporary roles of Black Greek Lettered Organizations (BGLOs) and other civic and fraternal institutions established within racially segregated contexts. The course situates these organizations within the broader context of American race relations, the history of higher education, and traditions of collective self-help and community empowerment. Students will reflect on how social organizations shape identity, networks, civic participation, and leadership pathways.