There are five enrollment tiers, to give as much flexibility and access as possible:

Supporter — Access to recordings only (no live participation) and the Socials Directory.

Community — Full live participation in all classes, plus Supporter access.

Discourse — Small-group discussions on Thursday evenings, plus Community access.

Anchor — Funds a scholarship for another student, supports guest-lecturer honorariums, and includes a signed Certificate of Completion, plus Discourse access.

Mentorship — Everything in Discourse, plus a one-on-one feedback session with Prof. Attiah on your writing or project, and weekly office hours.

To be confirmed — enrollment details are coming soon.

Yes! It's primarily an online offering on Zoom, so people from around the country and the world can join in — no worries about immigration or student visas.

For in-person students in the DC / Maryland / Virginia area, you're welcome to join us in person. Email support@resistancesummerschool.com to reserve an in-person seat.

101 meets Mondays, 6:00–7:45 PM ET. Discussion sessions meet Thursdays, 6:00–6:50 PM ET.

102 meets Wednesdays, 6:00–7:45 PM ET. Discussion sessions meet Thursdays, 7:00–7:50 PM ET.

Keep your eyes peeled!

Yes. Recordings of the sessions will be made available throughout the course.

However, recordings expire at the end of the course to keep materials current for future offerings and to maintain an intimate learning environment.

If you'd like to be considered for a full scholarship, email support@resistancesummerschool.com with the subject line "Scholarship Request".

Please note: scholarship availability is limited and not guaranteed.

This is a live-taught course. Recordings will be available for review during the seven-week window, but real-time participation is strongly encouraged for the fullest experience.

Plus, I enjoy teaching live!

Due to the nature of this course and the limited spaces available, all sales are final.

Please be certain you're ready to participate before enrolling. Thanks for understanding!

Yes! While I previously taught a similar course at the graduate level, this version is open to a broader audience.

We'll explore the history of mass media in America, race relations, and the history of racial-construct formation — connecting the dots between identity, history, and media narratives, with no complicated theory required.

Yes! If you'd like to upgrade — for example, to access the Discourse Tier and in-person Salon Lectures, or 1:1s at the Mentorship Tier — you can.

Email support@resistancesummerschool.com with the subject line "Tier Upgrade Request".

No. Enrollment closes before the course begins, to preserve the integrity of the learning experience for all participants.

You'll need a stable internet connection, access to Zoom (free to download), and an open mind.

Full instructions and Zoom links will be provided before the first session.

Yes — signed certificates are sent to students in the Anchor and Mentorship tiers.

There will be optional readings and materials each week for those who wish to engage more deeply — but no formal assignments, grading, or required homework.

Recommended readings, articles, and media materials will be provided to enrich each week's topics. These are optional but encouraged.

Classes are divided into lecture and guest-speaker sessions. Guest-speaker discussions carry no additional fees.

The full syllabus will be shared exclusively with enrolled students closer to the start date.

It's currently being updated to reflect the most recent events and developments, and to adapt to a broader audience.

Not at this time. However, I'm exploring that possibility for the future. Stay tuned!

Scholarships are awarded solely based on available funds from higher-tier enrollments (Anchor and Mentorship) and the donation pool. This is not a competitive or merit-based process.

We aim to distribute scholarships as fairly as possible based on available funding. Please note: applying does not guarantee a scholarship, due to limited resources.

Scholarships are funded by generous donors and accepted on a rolling basis. Students are informed about 1–2 weeks before the course launch.

No. Each registration is for one individual. Sharing course materials or access links is not permitted.

Hosting "watch parties" or sharing the syllabus, materials, live streams, or videos with anyone other than a registered student is a violation of the Terms & Conditions.

Yes! You can contribute toward funding scholarships, guest lecturers, tech support, rental space for live sessions, and seeding future offerings of this course.

Your support helps expand access, build the community, and sustain this important work. Please note: contributions are not tax-deductible.

Please email support@resistancesummerschool.com. Allow 24–48 hours for a response.