Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is the third-oldest university in Boston and the 27th-oldest private university in the United States. BU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's largest employers. BU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses.
Boston University's African American and Black Diaspora Studies program provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the histories, cultures, and political experiences of people of African descent across the globe. The curriculum delves into the diverse narratives of Black communities in the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe, fostering a rich and nuanced understanding of the global Black experience. Through rigorous critical analysis of intersecting identities like race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexuality, students gain valuable insights into the complexities shaping Black lives historically and in the contemporary world. As one of the oldest Black studies programs in the country and the first to offer a graduate degree, it holds a significant place in the field. The program equips students with essential skills in research, writing, and critical thinking, preparing them for a wide array of career paths or further academic pursuits.
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