Introduction Special Issue of JBS: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the First Doctoral Program in Black Studies (original) (raw)

This special issue of the Journal of Black Studies (JBS) commemorates the 30th anniversary of the first doctoral program in Black Studies at Temple University. It reflects on the historical significance of this program, initiated by Molefi Kete Asante, and its role in challenging Eurocentric perspectives and promoting Afrocentric scholarship. The issue includes contributions from various scholars who highlight the program's impact on higher education and the emergence of activist intellectuals within the field.