An Introduction to the Journal of Black Research
The Journal of Black Research (JBR) is a publication of Black Researchers United L.L.C.
What is the purpose?
The purpose of the JBR is to serve as a repository of research by both aspiring and professional writers of Black African heritage.
In essence, this will be a platform for Black researchers to share their findings with research enthusiasts around the world. The lessons discussed in these articles will span a broad range of subjects in both history and science.
What is the focus?
Subjects of our studies in history will include prehistoric archaeology, ancient civilizations, the post-classical periods, and the modern era. Other subjects we will cover that are often examined through a historical lens are culture, sociology, and religion.
Subjects of our studies in science will include biology, chemistry, physics, technology, health, and medicine.
What is meant by ‘Black’ research?
We define research as an active process that is characterized by four primary steps:
- Gathering raw data (artifacts, quotes, statistics, etc.)
- Analyzing and organizing this information
- Establishing the facts
- Challenging these and other findings
We define Black research as socially transformative investigations and presentations on behalf of the Black community – one that has been and continues to be both demoralized and disenfranchised all over planet Earth.
We define collaborative Black research as the process of Black researchers working together in order to educate their community and the wider world.
Here are some questions to guide us in the process of collaborative Black research:
What have we accomplished as a people in times past?
How did we relate to each other and to those around us?
What lessons from the past can we apply in the present day?
How can we work to resolve the issues that remain in the present in order to prepare for a better future?
How can we utilize the knowledge and skillsets that we have already acquired through personal experiences, through professional acquaintances, and through mainstream systems of education and industry in order to elevate our people collectively?
How can we add to the objective progress of the human race?
Who is doing the research?
As our journal aims to uplift Black voices in research and literature, our contribution pool consists of persons of Black African heritage who are passionate about producing quality content that represents the collective interests of our global communities.
We hope that you will find as much enlightenment in reading our published works as our members did while doing the necessary research.
Thank you for your continued support of Black research and our network of researchers at Black Researchers United.