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The Journal of African American Studies is dedicated to publishing original research on social transformations impacting people of African descent.

  • Examines the dynamics and conditions affecting the life opportunities of African descended peoples globally.
  • Features empirical, methodological, and theoretical papers, alongside literary criticism.
  • Covers a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary fields including anthropology, art, economics, law, literature, management science, political science, psychology, sociology, and social policy research.
  • Aims to publish research with real-life implications for the social, political, and economic progress of African descended peoples.

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  • Judson L. Jeffries
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Electronic ISSN
1936-4741
Print ISSN
1559-1646
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