Black Scholars Matter

<p>In August 2020 the Society of Biblical Literature's Black Scholars Matter Task Force and its Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession hosted a groundbreaking #Black Scholars Matter virtual symposium. This book collects the presentations of the twelve leading Africana scholars featured in that event. Representing various institutional settings-research universities free-standing seminaries Historically Black Theological Institutions-they share perspectives on biblical studies and their experiences in the discipline. In part 1 six presenters address the theme Visions and Struggles. In part 2 six others approach the topic of Lessons and Hopes. In part 3 eight additional contributors with administrative and decision-making responsibilities in theological and other settings address Accountability and Next Steps.</p>