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

It varies elsewhere in East Asia, but generally, the holiday falls between the winter solstice and the lunar new year, said Scott Mitchell, dean of students at Berkeley, California-based Institute of Buddhist Studies.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

That was according to Taro Gold, co-author of Turner’s 2020 spiritual memoir, “Happiness Becomes You,” who was interviewed in 2021 by the Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

“To achieve that highest level, women need the same tools to work with, the same opportunities that men have,” said Tsomo, who is a professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of San Diego.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021

Stephen Asma is a professor of philosophy at Columbia College Chicago and a member of the Public Theologies of Technology and Presence program at the Institute of Buddhist Studies.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2019

Pema McLaughlin, 22, a graduate of Reed College in Portland, says she plans to pursue a two-year master’s degree in Buddhist Studies.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2016