# Colleges Cut Back Black Studies Programs Nationwide

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Podcast: [AURN News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aurn-news-6447418)
Published: 2026-08-28T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://aurn.com/colleges-scale-back-black-studies-programs/
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## Resource

Colleges across the country are scaling back Black studies programs, majors and staff as low enrollment, budget pressure and political changes reshape higher education.

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