What Should We Learn from the Black Studies Experience?

摘要

The field of Black Studies has changed in profound ways since its inception in the late 1960s. The field was initiated by students, scholars, and activists associated with the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. As time passed, adjusting to the university environment proved to be a daunting task. Drawing on prior research by the authors and other scholars, this article summarizes the evolution of Black Studies and what might be learned from the experience.