It all started when…

BlackAcademic has grown over the last 7 years. As I was finishing my master's degree and transitioning into a doctoral program, I realized there were not any Black academics within my program or college at the time. The realization that representation makes a difference for how students of color especially Black students feel while pursuing a higher education degree. I wanted to create a platform where I could talk about my academic life as a Black womxn.