American Antiquity aims to publish high quality rigorous research by a broad range of authors working in or on topics related to North America. Within the pages of American Antiquity, there are disparities in the representation of BIPOC and early career scholars, and scholars representing different genders and nationalities. In soliciting and publishing academic works, the journal is committed to addressing these disparities by inviting, welcoming and amplifying voices that have been traditionally marginalized, excluded or discounted in the field. Therefore, we encourage submissions from those who are underrepresented due to race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics within the academy, cultural resource management, or state and federal agencies. 

Using the umbrella term, Inclusive Excellence, is our effort to create systemic and meaningful change within the discipline of archaeology. The coordinated and collaborative effort moves ideas about diversity, equity and inclusion from the margins as a call for change to an interactive and dynamic center that demands results that can be seen and felt. American Antiquity welcomes papers on racism and other forms of inequality in the past and present or that seek to transform the practice of archaeology, including through collaborative and engaged research with and by descendant communities. The board also encourages submissions that engage with critical theories, including but not limited to anti-racism, anti-colonialism, decolonizing, Indigenizing, and feminist perspectives. American Antiquity also seeks to broaden and diversify its publications by encouraging authors to submit co-authored manuscripts and to adopt more inclusive citational practices and language. Inclusive language is unbiased and respectful of all peoples and the expectation is that authors will avoid sexist pronouns, and eschew derogatory terms and stereotypes. 

Finally, American Antiquity is committed to incorporating Diversity, Inclusion and Equity principles into the structure of the journal by recruiting peer reviewers from a broader range of fields and perspectives and by maintaining a diverse editorial board. To this end, the Editor has appointed an Editorial Board of archaeologists that represent a range of genders, backgrounds, research interests, graduate training, and lived experiences.