Black Studies

American  

Sometimes Afro-American Studies also African American Studies

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a program of studies in Black history and culture offered by a school or college, often including African American history and literature from the African Diaspora.

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Etymology

Origin of Black Studies

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The college established an interdisciplinary Black Studies major, with professors who cycle in and out during my time here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

One of those, Black Studies specialist Prof Kehinde Andrews, sent “quite a lengthy response” saying the word was not a racial slur, and asked that this be shared with the CPS.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

“Countries, whether they benefit or not, feel like they need to have this closeness to Britain as an economic entity,” said Kehinde Andrews, a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

A 2020 article on the university’s Center for Black Studies website focused on the short-lived newsletter.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

She argues that the lives of these blueswomen would be productively understood from the perspective of Black Studies — which is undoubtedly true.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2021