AP African American Studies: From Slavery to Freedom, 1e, ©2026, Franklin

Unparalleled Scholarship and Course Alignment
This first edition of AP African American Studies: From Slavery to Freedom builds upon the vast historical and current scholarship of the most revered chronology of the African American experience. This AP Edition provides complete coverage of the source-based course content, themes, and skills, and meticulously matches the course's chrono-thematic structure. Beginning with, “What is African American Studies?” that covers the history of the field of study and its major researchers and authors, the program takes a multi-disciplinary approach that helps students grasp the key concepts, developments, and processes enabling them to understand diverse perspectives surrounding historical events and debates. Co-author, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, served on the AP course development committee and the College Board chose the parent text as the foundation for the course. This AP Edition is in lock-step alignment with the Framework.
Incomparable Support for AP Success

• Mastering AP Skills: Special features provide explicit instruction and practice for skills including content application, source analysis, and argumentation.
• Analyzing Primary Sources: An abundance of primary visuals and texts, including "Window in Time Source Analysis" provide opportunities to engage directly with sources to build essential analytical skills.
• Source-Based Skills Practice: Targeted guidance on applying these crucial skills use sample questions that mirror the format and complexity of the AP Exam.
• Robust Digital Resources: An interactive eBook, adaptive SmartBook®, Actively Learn, and two complete AP Practice Exams, provide additional support and practice opportunities.
• Exceptional Teacher Support: Print and digital resources include a Teacher Manual, pacing guides and strategies for teaching, activities, resources for source analysis, navigating sensitive subject areas, and offers support for teachers who are new to the discipline or the AP program.