Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
African American educator and scholar who promoted the study and celebration of African American history and achievements as a means of countering ignorance and establishing Black contributions to civilization.
AP course connection
Topic 3.15: 3.15 Black History Education and African American Studies