Black Studies is inherently interdisciplinary, and students who choose this minor will acquire a broad-based knowledge
and understanding of the issues and research methodologies that have shaped scholarship in African-American studies.
They will have the chance to learn specifics about the history, literature artistic expression and cultural context of
Africans and African-Americans here in the United States, as well as in other parts of the world. 

 
The Black Studies program, as we've come to know it, is back! We are working on a bigger and better program, so stay tuned
for details on new hires, courses, and more! In the meantime, we are offering courses and will have speakers and our annual
conference this year.

Our Mission

Black Studies as an academic discipline is intended to educate students about the nature of African American culture. Since
Black Studies is an interdisciplinary field this includes academic work in the humanities, social, and/or natural sciences. Black
Studies is also interested in the empowerment of the African American community and the development of a just society. There
is therefore a practical or applied aspect to many Black Studies courses.
 

Contact Information

Telephone
816 235 2636
 
FAX
816 235 5596
 
Postal address
5120 Rockhill Road HH304
 
Electronic mail
General Information: forstaterm@umkc.edu, blackstudies@umkc.edu
Webmaster: ylkbd@umkc.edu

Department of Black Studies, 304 Haag Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64110, U.S.A.
Phone: (816) 235-2636 Fax: (816) 235-5596, E-mail: smitkal@umkc.edu

Last modified: 03/12/08