Black Studies has become one of the most dynamic disciplines in the academy. Its growth and success has not been without challenges. The increasing emphasis on STEM in the academy has often meant less attention to the humanities. The programs below are making strides.
This informational blog is compiled by (with the exception of the introduction and photo) and reprinted with permission from Abdul Akalimat, PhD.
Williams faculty votes to create Africana Studies major https://williamsrecord.com/462353/news/faculty-votes-to-approve-africana-studies-major/
University of Rochester creates Department of Black Studies https://www.sas.rochester.edu/aas/
Michigan State University Department has a new space https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/11/17/michigan-state-university-opens-new-space-for-african-american-and-african-studies-department/69658832007/
The University of Texas at San Antonio will begin offering a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies (AAS) in fall 2022 https://www.kens5.com/article/news/education/african-american-degree-university-san-antonio-texas-bachelors/273-6b288e9e-d16f-444b-8684-2c2db1d5b769
Baylor: Ethnic Studies major available Fall 2024 https://baylorlariat.com/2022/11/28/ethnic-studies-minor-to-be-available-in-fall-2024/
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gets approval for PhD https://catalog.unc.edu/graduate/schools-departments/african-american-diaspora-studies/
Temple University's New Center for Anti-Racism https://news.temple.edu/news/2022-11-30/temple-university-s-center-anti-racism-holds-grand-opening
Savannah State (HBCU) May Cut Africana Studies https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2022/12/01/savannahs-state-could-cut-english-africana-studies-history-degrees/10712014002/
Prairie View (HBCU) Offers new major in African American Studies https://www.blackenterprise.com/prairie-view-am-university-offers-students-a-new-bachelors-degree-option-in-african-american-studies/
University of Windsor will launch a Black Studies Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp8szvnCGjM https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/university-of-windsor-plans-launch-of-black-studies-institute