The journal gave black scholars the chance to publish articles examining African-American history and culture while also documenting the current black experience in the United States. While the journal mainly published the work of black authors and encouraged their academic success, it was also an outlet for white scholars who had different views than their counterparts.
This journal offered black scholars a chance to share their research on African-American history and culture, while simultaneously providing a space for documenting the current state of Black life in the United States.  While primarily focused on Black authors' work, it also provided a platform for white scholars with differing perspectives.