Knowledge of the past.
Ownership of the future.

Study Black

Study Black is the organization behind studyblackhistory.com, the official home of our curriculum, African American Studies & Development (AASD).

AASD is a free online college-style program, with course syllabi, a gradebook, and a GPA, focused on African American history, culture, and community. Designed for learners ages 12–35, it welcomes people across income levels and makes room for families to participate.

Our curriculum begins with the U.S. Constitution and government, then follows African American history from 1619 to the present. It explores slavery and resistance, the Civil War and emancipation, Reconstruction, civil rights, military service, inventions, education, and contemporary questions.

Focused courses bring learners closer to Fannie Lou Hamer, the history of HBCUs, Black music, literature, language, food, faith, and celebration. Documentary studies and source-linked readings offer further context.

Learning together

Students can save their notes, review quiz answers, read the program’s ebook, and discuss what they are learning. Family members can follow a learner’s progress when that learner chooses to link their accounts.