Explores the role of African American studies in a global world order. As developing nations like Brazil consider racial and ethnic relations under democratic conditions, the African American experience stands as an instructive example. African American studies is uniquely positioned to address the diversity issue around the globe. (SLD)

Suggests teaching techniques, content, and problem areas to be considered when teaching about black family life in America. The article discusses advantages of separate courses as opposed to units within a course, the importance of examining literature, who should teach, effective pedagogical styles, and being mindful of assumptions about the…

Proposes that the Black Studies curriculum move toward a greater emphasis on understanding how other countries and peoples have struggled for social justice. Suggests that a "general systems theory" would, among other advantages, produce greater cooperation between different minority groups and academic disciplines. (KH)

Black Studies as a field appears to be in the stage of institutionalization, requiring that questions of who is qualified to teach and what is required to teach Black Studies be answered. Issues of scholarship defining an alternate history of the United States are discussed. (SLD)