Morgan State University - Summer 2027
Dr. Henrietta Wright
Exploring the African Diaspora in Renaissance Italy reveals a history "hidden in plain sight," where people of African descent were integral to the social and artistic fabric of cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome. While some entered Italy through the slave trade, many others were free or became freedmen, working as artisans, woodworkers, marble carvers, gondoliers, and even courtiers.
This program aims to immerse students in Italy’s cultural, luxury, and artistic landscape while exploring the significance of the African Diaspora. The four-week program is centered in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Studente will take their course at our partner institution and live like a local in a shared apartment.
The Italian Luxury Industry 3-credit course will expose students to Italian luxury businesses and explore product development, communication, history, branding, through on-site visits. The program will be complimented with curated guest lectures and case studies highlighting the impact of Afro-Italians and Africans in the arts, re-defining what it means to be considered "luxury" in the 21st century.
Join the Summer Program in Italy
What's Included:
- 3-credit Course
- Student Housing will be in a shared room in a shared apartment. Accommodation includes a kitchen for preparing meals at home. Housing security deposit included and is refundable if there isn't damage.
- Guided Tour of Florence’s main sites
- Access to Black History Cultural & Art Center
- Group Cooking Lesson
- Overnight Trip to Rome with walking tour of the city center; visit the Colosseum, and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Two meals in Rome included.
- Welcome Dinner
- Farewell Dinner
- Roundtrip international flight to/from Florence
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in DMV
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Florence
- Travel Medical Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Passport Fee
- €20 fee for the ETIAS - European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
- Airline seat preference; seats are randomly assigned unless you purchase a specific seat
- Out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Cancel for any Reason Travel Protection Insurance
- Extra Trips, activities, or activity upgrades not listed on the itinerary
- Food & Meals not listed
- Single Room in a shared apartment ($350 extra, based on availability and not guaranteed)
Contact Us
Have a question about the Italy Program?
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Email: assist@hbcusabroad.org or call 407-893-2041
Hours
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