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

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Black Studies

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

But Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at the University of Birmingham, described the move as a "PR exercise" and "frankly offensive".

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023

“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

He was appointed poet-in-residence at Pitzer College, became the first full-time faculty member of the Claremont Colleges Black Studies Center, and joined the English department at Pomona when he was 22.

From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2020