The American Negro Academy (ANA) was a prominent intellectual and scholarly organization founded in 1897 in Washington, D.C. by Alexander Crummell, W.E.B. Du Bois, and other prominent African American intellectuals of the time. The ANA was established in response to the racist and discriminatory practices within academic and intellectual circles, which excluded African Americans from participating in scholarly discussions and debates.

The main goals of the American Negro Academy were to promote scholarship and research on African American history, culture, and achievements, and to combat racist stereotypes and discriminatory practices through education and advocacy. The organization published scholarly journals, held conferences, and facilitated the exchange of ideas and knowledge among African American scholars.

The American Negro Academy played a significant role in nurturing a generation of Black intellectuals, writers, and activists who would go on to challenge racial injustice and contribute to the advancement of African American culture and history. While the ANA only existed for about three decades, its impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the United States was profound and enduring.