Africana & Black Studies

American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED) is the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other human resource programs.

is an organization for black professionals in IT including programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, instructors, and entrepreneurs.

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) is an inspirational and unique career development and networking powerhouse.

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide.

National Black Association of Speech Language and Hearing (NBASLH) is a membership organization representing certified black speech-language and hearing professionals.

National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) is a membership-based organization for black professionals in the public relations, media relations, and corporate communication fields.

American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) is a membership-based organization dedicated to serving as the voice for African Americans in higher education.

We address educational inequities to improve academic and social outcomes for all students through increased teacher diversity.

Missouri Association for Blacks in Higher Education (MABHE) is dedicated to fostering the development and growth of blacks in the educational process statewide.

National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is devoted to the success of the nation’s children, particularly children of African descent.

National Association of Black Male Educators (NABME) promotes the professional advancement of black and minority male educators.

Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is a membership-based association for physicians, scientists, clinical care associates, cardiologists in training, medical students and more.

Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) promotes and advances the profession of African Psychology.

Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP) is an organized network of black women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and health equity.

International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF) is dedicated to cultivating and maintaining professional competence and establishing unity among black professional fire fighters.

National Association for Black Veterinarians (NABV​) is dedicated to supporting African-American individuals within the field of veterinary medicine.

National Assocation of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) is a membership-based organization for African American physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.

National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is a forum for black nurses to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color.

National Dental Hygienists’ Association (NDHA) is committed to serving minority dental hygiene practitioners of African American descent and bringing the community

National Medical Association (NMA) is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine.

National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is a membership-based professional association dedicated to representing the views and ideals of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy.

The mission of the African-American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania is to collect, analyze, interpret, and preserve essential facts and materials related to the life of African Americans in historic and contemporary communities in South Central Pennsylvania and adjoining areas.

The African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS) is an independent scholarly organization that aims to foster dialogue about researching, writing, and teaching black thought and culture. AAIHS originally began as a blog founded by Christopher Cameron in early 2014. Cameron founded the AAIHS blog to “provide a space for scholars in disparate fields to discuss the many aspects of teaching and researching Black intellectual history.” Despite a rough start, Cameron was able to bring together a diverse group of scholars who agreed to contribute monthly pieces to the blog. By December 2014, the blog included a roster of nearly twenty regular contributors. In 2015, we incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) educational non-profit organization with Chris Cameron as founding president, Keisha N. Blain as founding secretary, and Ashley D. Farmer as founding treasurer. Today AAIHS is one of the leading scholarly organizations in the United States. We support the research of scholars in the field through an array of fellowships, awards, and prizes, including the Pauli Murray Book Prize and the C.L.R. James Research Fellowships. We publish the popular blog Black Perspectives, the leading online platform for public scholarship on global Black thought, history, and culture.

Association of African American Museums (AAAM) is a non-profit organization that offers individual membership and empowers its members through advocacy, professional development, and collaboration.

National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) serves as a resource for scholars in the field doing research related to the African and African American experience.

American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) ensures the input of African Americans into the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies and environmental issues.

Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE) is a membership-based organization for African American females who have degrees in the sciences, math, and engineering.

CSTEP is an initiative by the New York State Department of Education to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students enrolling in college or graduate school with the purpose of having careers in STEM fields. The program offers academic enrichment, internship opportunities, and research experience in areas of science, math, or technology. CSTEP also offers supervised training in research methods, preparation for graduate or professional school admissions, standardized test preparation and career development activities yearlong. CSTEP scholars go on to become state biologists, medical professionals, pharmacists, nurses, and more, and they also gain a network of professionals of color.

NACME is the largest provider of scholarships to underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at engineering schools. The organization partners with like-minded entities such as Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement, Princeton Review, National Academy Foundation, and more to provide resources and opportunities for these underrepresented groups. NACME also partners with more than 50 colleges and universities across the country, including Cornell University, New York University, University of California-San Diego, Texas A&M University, and Georgia Institute of Technology. Scholarships have provided opportunities for students to partake in leadership positions at NASA, BlackBerry, Rolls-Royce, AT&T, and more.

National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG) is a nonprofit organization established to encourage and support African American geoscientists.

NAM celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019 and aims to “promote the mathematical development of all underrepresented minorities” and to support teaching and curriculum enhancement in the mathematical sciences, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. NAM offers services such as lectures, seminars, conferences, and festivals geared toward underrepresented groups at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, the largest gathering of mathematicians in the world. The nonprofit organization also promotes professional development of practicing mathematical scientists and educators, especially groups that are underrepresented in the mathematical sciences.

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) welcomes black and minority professionals in chemistry and chemical engineering.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to serving culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

The National Society of Black Engineers is a non-profit that supports Black professionals, college (including graduate students) and pre-college (grades 3-12) students in engineering and technology fields. Founded in 1975 at Purdue University, NSBE comprises more than 500 chapters in six geographic regions. Members of NSBE can expect access to a network of diverse engineers and scientists, scholarships, job placements, access to career fairs, and more. Members of this organization go on to enjoy success in their fields; in 2018, a 12-year-old NBSE member graduated from college and is now pursuing a master’s degree in sustainable science and environmental planning.

National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) promotes the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students.

Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers.

Association of Black Sociologists (ABS) is a membership organization for black social science leaders committed to research, teaching, mentoring, service, and social justice.

The Black Women’s Studies Association is a professional organization dedicated to scholars engaged in research about Black women. BWSA is an inclusive, anti-oppressive space that welcomes scholarly contributions about Black trans women, non-binary people, queer women, and cis-gendered women. This organization is for scholars at all stages of their careers, whether they be undergraduate students, graduate students, independent scholars, adjunct professors, postdoctoral fellows, professors, and scholars with alternative academic careers. BWSA is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary organization that welcomes various methodological approaches to studying Black women’s experiences, histories, politics, literature, and more. The Association is committed to diasporic and intersectional analyses of black women and the conditions related to Black women. We are invested in providing professional development and mentorship opportunities to junior scholars. BWSA is committed to promoting scholar-activism and offering accessible points of engagement in the field of black women’s studies beyond the traditional boundaries of academia.

National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) is a national organization serving as an advocate for the concerns and issues of law enforcement officers of color throughout the United States.

National Association of Black Narcotics Agents (NABNA) is devoted to furthering the hiring, training, and retention of minority DEA employees.

National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) is comprised of African Americans in law enforcement, judicial admin, juvenile justice, institution-based corrections, and more.

National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) is committed to enhancing quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry.

National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier non-profit organization for minorities and women in the securities industry.

National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans as prosecutors.

National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) is an association of lawyers, scholars, judges, legal workers, law students and legal activists.

National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) is organized to study, enhance, and promote the political aspirations of people of African descent.

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) represents black chiefs of police, sheriffs, and command level law enforcement agency personnel.