The academic success of African American students has received notable attention (Reyes, Brackett, Rivers, White & Salovey, 2012). Aronson, Fried and Good (2002) highlight that meager academic achievement among African American students often ends in African American students being categorized as having a poor academic self-concept. This study aims to determine if a significant and positive relationship exists between racial identity, academic self-concept, and self-esteem among African American undergraduate students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]