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

Prof Kehinde Andrews is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and has previously spoken about the symbolism of the St George's Cross.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 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

The course, “Filipinx American US History,” fits into the district’s expanding catalog of courses centering diverse perspectives in literature and history classes, such as Black Studies US History and Native American Literature.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

It was the early 1970's and high schools in my state which had a very small African-American population taught courses in Black Studies to give students context for the events of the time.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2018