The African American Review is an academic journal focused on the study of African American literature, art, and culture. By publishing insightful articles, interviews, poetry, fiction, and book reviews, the journal provides scholars, students, and a broader audience with a window into African American culture and art.

The journal's content covers the creation and criticism of African Americans in a variety of fields, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts. It encourages scholars to explore African American art and cultural phenomena from a multi-disciplinary perspective, such as sociology, history, cultural studies, gender studies, etc. This interdisciplinary approach to research helps to uncover the complexity and diversity of African American culture in different historical periods and social contexts.