Reviews the emergence of Africana Studies as an interdisciplinary field and also presents a rudimentary panorama of the African diaspora. Methodological questions and intellectual debates within the field are introduced.

Addresses social conditions that led to formation of Black identity, including that of African American. Of special interest are Negro-to-Black conversion experiences, concepts of racism and racial subordination, plus the construction of racial identity.

Review the contributions of African American women historically in this country in the areas of social and political struggle, education, business, science and sports.

Explores the geography, culture, philosophy, history, art, politics, economics, women and literature of Africa.