A typical day of class for the 350 students in Tyson's (brown jacket) "The South in Black and White" opens with a gospel song. From there, discussion proceeds to literature, history, music and civil rights. Acclaimed author Tyson's interdisciplinary course unifies students from Duke, UNC, N.C. Central University and the Durham community for a weekly session of literature, poetry and discussions about race that might be just what the racial harmony doctor ordered.
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