The American Negro Academy (ANA) was an organization founded in 1897 by Alexander Crummell, a prominent African American scholar, theologian, and activist. The ANA was the first major scholarly organization for African Americans, dedicated to promoting scholarship and research in the field of African American studies.

The organization aimed to elevate the status of African Americans in academia and society by providing a platform for Black scholars to engage in intellectual discourse and promote African American achievements and culture. The ANA also sought to challenge racism and discrimination through scholarly research and advocacy.

Many prominent African American intellectuals and leaders were associated with the American Negro Academy, including W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Anna Julia Cooper. The ANA published numerous scholarly works and held annual conferences to discuss issues related to African American history, culture, and social progress.

Although the American Negro Academy eventually disbanded in the early 20th century, its legacy lived on in the continued efforts to promote African American scholarship and activism in the pursuit of racial equality and social justice.