Join us for the inaugural conference hosted by the Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. This two-day event will bring together leading scholars, community leaders, and thought-provoking speakers to discuss the most pressing issues in Black Studies, with a focus on “Race in Context.” Engage in insightful panels, presentations, and discussions that explore race, history, and contemporary issues from diverse perspectives.
Thursday Keynote Speaker:
Derek “Fonzworth Bentley” Watkins
Fonzworth Bentley Leadership Institute
Friday Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Ivory Toldson
Howard University, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, “The Journal of Negro Education”
Additional Featured Speakers Include:
- Jenny L. Jones, PhD – Florida A&M University
- Darrell J. Gaskin, PhD – Johns Hopkins University
- Vetta L. Sanders Thompson, PhD – Washington University in St. Louis
- Darrick Hamilton, PhD – The New School
- Kevin D. Brown, JD – Indiana University
Special Invited Community Guest Speakers:
- Katheryn Russell-Brown, JD, PhD – University of Florida
This conference is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with scholars and leaders in the field of Black Studies, contributing to critical conversations about race, education, and social justice.Join us for the inaugural conference hosted by the Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. This two-day event will bring together leading scholars, community leaders, and thought-provoking speakers to discuss the most pressing issues in Black Studies, with a focus on “Race in Context.” Engage in insightful panels, presentations, and discussions that explore race, history, and contemporary issues from diverse perspectives.
Thursday Keynote Speaker:
Derek “Fonzworth Bentley” Watkins
Fonzworth Bentley Leadership Institute
Friday Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Ivory Toldson
Howard University, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, “The Journal of Negro Education”
Additional Featured Speakers Include:
- Jenny L. Jones, PhD – Florida A&M University
- Darrell J. Gaskin, PhD – Johns Hopkins University
- Vetta L. Sanders Thompson, PhD – Washington University in St. Louis
- Darrick Hamilton, PhD – The New School
- Kevin D. Brown, JD – Indiana University
Special Invited Community Guest Speakers:
- Katheryn Russell-Brown, JD, PhD – University of Florida
This conference is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with scholars and leaders in the field of Black Studies, contributing to critical conversations about race, education, and social justice.
