After Nearly 150 Years, HBCU Prairie View A&M Allows Students To Earn Bachelors Degree In African American Studies

Essence Magazine:

Photo credit: Rena O. Productions By Jasmine Browley· Updated October 13, 2022

In 1968, the nation’s first African American studies major was developed at San Francisco State University after an uproarious outcry from students and faculty. 54 years later, historically Black university Prairie View A&M University is following suit.

In a news release, it was announced that the 146-year-old institution will offer students the option to major or minor

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