Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the history, culture, and experiences of people of African descent around the world. This area of research examines issues related to race, ethnicity, identity, social justice, and political movements within the African diaspora. Scholars in Africana Studies often explore topics such as slavery, colonization, resistance movements, literature, music, art, and social inequalities. The field aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and diversity of the African diasporic experience.