BA in African American and African Diaspora Studies in Washington D.C. United States | American University

This program has its roots in a vibrant, prestigious, and dynamic history that still shapes today's world. Black communities across the Americas and Africa have played pivotal roles in shaping human civilization, making their comprehensive study both an ethical imperative and an academic cornerstone.

The African American and African Diaspora Studies program delivers a challenging interdisciplinary education, equipping students with knowledge about past and present experiences of people of African descent globally. Learners examine Black activism and racial dynamics, theories of race and critical race studies, along with the unique creative expressions, literary traditions, and cultural heritage of African populations around the world.