The International Journal of Africana Studies focuses on the interrogation of Africana people and societies from the perspective of the African American humanity.  It focuses on examining the historical realities, organizational and political behavioral and socio-economic dynamics and cultural practices of African people.  The Journal promotes scholarly debate and research on issues relating to the African global experience.  It will only publish original scholarly papers and creative works which focus on critical issues confronting Africana development and humanity and which demonstrate rigorous and thorough research.