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

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

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Kehinde Andrews, professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University, downplayed the significance of removing the artworks, given the bank’s crucial role in facilitating an economic system of which slavery was a part.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2021

One Monday, he suggested a small field trip for his Introduction to Black Studies class.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2015