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African-American studies and Black studies are used interchangeably in this paper. The author acknowledges the breadth of study afforded to Black studies as it covers the entire African diaspora. This paper focuses on the health experiences of the African diaspora in the USA.
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The lead author would like to acknowledge Drs. Ayanna Thompson and Lisa Aubrey for their insistence that this perspective be shared, as well as Dr. Jill E. Rowe-Adjibogoun, a colleague of public health in African-American studies, who graciously offered support through intellectual exchanges and editing. Thanks are also extended to the Future of Minority Studies Program for help in conceptualizing the bridging of humanities and social science. Lastly, thanks are extended to Dr. Arna Bontemps, Faculty Head of African & African American Studies, Arizona State University, and Dr. Leanor Boulin Johnson for their enthusiasm of this project.
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Robillard, A.G., Spencer, S.M. & Richardson, J.B. Expanding the African-American Studies Paradigm to Include Health: a Novel Approach to Promoting Health Equity. J Afr Am St 19, 94–104 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-014-9292-7
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