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The field of study is usually concerned with the history, politics, and culture of the African American community, and allows students to see how they have made a difference both in the past and today.

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When did the discipline of African American studies begin?

The discipline of African-American Studies formally began in universities in the 1960s. Some writers, such as Joel Augustus Rogers, wrote about the subject before then.


What is an Africanist?

An Africanist is a specialist in African studies, or an African nationalist.


What kind of scientist is Mae Jemison?

She loved science and that led her to become the first African American in space.


Why is African history so I overlooked by many scholars and historians?

African history is often overlooked by many scholars and historians due to a combination of factors, including the legacy of colonialism, which marginalized African narratives and perspectives. Additionally, the focus on written records in historical scholarship has led to the undervaluation of oral traditions and local histories that are integral to understanding Africa's past. Moreover, institutional biases and a lack of resources or support for African studies have contributed to this oversight, perpetuating gaps in the academic understanding of the continent's rich and diverse history.


Where did black people's language originate from?

If you're referring to African languages, all of them originated in various areas of Africa coming from different language family. If you're talking about African American English (AAE)--a variant of American English spoken by some African Americans in parts of the US, mostly in the South, Midwest, and parts of California--it's an interesting mixture of Standard American with various African languages. AAE is actually from the US and originated from slaves on plantations who came from different areas trying to communicate with each other and speak English. On of the fascinating things about it is that it regularizes the Standard American to a large extent as well as specifying between a habitual state and a passing one.

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Do you have any scholarships available for a African American female senior who wants to attend Penn State majoring in engineering.?

Yes. For example you have the Scholarship in Excellence and Leadership, African and African American Studies. Consideration for this scholarship will be given to all full time undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in African and African American Studies who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding success.


What academic discipline that teaches history of people of color are called?

Ethnic studies or African American studies are academic disciplines that focus on the history of people of color. These fields explore the cultural, social, and political experiences of marginalized groups to provide a more inclusive understanding of history.


When did the discipline of African American studies begin?

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Who was Arthur Schaumburg?

Puerto Rican considered by some as the father of african-american history. Founder of the Shaumburg Center for African American studies.


When did Mae Jemison go to Cornell University?

Mae Jemison attended Cornell University from 1973 to 1977, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. During her time at Cornell, she also took classes in African and African-American studies, reflecting her diverse academic interests.


When was The College of Management Academic Studies created?

The College of Management Academic Studies was created in 1978.


What are the least popular college majors in the us?

African American studies.


What did Michelle Obama go to school to be?

majored in sociology and minored in African American studies


What has the author Lean'tin L Bracks written?

Lean'tin L. Bracks has written: 'African American almanac' -- subject(s): Social life and customs, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Intellectual life, REFERENCE / Almanacs, African Americans, Biography, History


What is the motto of The College of Management Academic Studies?

The motto of The College of Management Academic Studies is 'אל תשתלב, תוביל.'.


What is the foreclosure of academic studies called?

i do not no. it starts with school though. School closures


Who is j. Henry alston?

First African American psychologist to publish a research paper in the American Psychology association. He was an early structuralist and known for his studies of the sensations ofheat and cold.