AP African American Studies

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The Benefits of AP African American Studies

AP African American Studies is an ideal first course for AP newcomers. The course is designed to give you a strong foundation in facts and evidence about the history and culture of African Americans and the greater African diaspora. 

Develop skills in historical, literary, visual, and data analysis.

Get access to primary and secondary sources, videos, and much more. 

Create a project on a related topic of your choice.

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College Credit and Placement

Colleges and universities across the U.S. are granting credit for AP African American Studies. The list of schools continues to grow and will be updated throughout the year.

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“This class is the perfect mix of history, art, culture, and society.”

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Resources

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AP African American Studies: Teaching with Objects Smithsonian Learning Lab

This interactive site offers students and teachers access to a digital collection of Smithsonian resources listed in the course framework.

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Explore a wide range of additional resources to support your AP African American Studies course.

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Black History in Two Minutes

This series of short videos features important people and events in African American history.

See Where AP Can Take You

AP African American Studies can lead to a wide range of careers and college majors

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