Under the sponsorship of the Department of Humanities, Central State University,
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384

Venue: Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio
MARCH 11-13, 2009

The Black Atlantic Community Conference is an annual interdisciplinary forum bringing together scholars and thinkers to reflect on issues and concerns related to people of African descent. The objective of the series is to promote and expand public awareness, scholarship and research in the area of Black Atlantic Community studies. Themes and discussions at the annual conference will focus on achieving a qualitative and quantitative impact on the various Black Atlantic micro-communities in the Diaspora as well as on the African continent.

We invite submissions for papers and panels from scholars, faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students. While papers on any aspect of the theme are welcome, the organizers are particularly interested in papers that explore the experience of Black people as they have and continue to navigate the spatial world within the world of Black and pan-African reality in the following areas: history, culture, literature, religion, politics, social organization, race relations, gender, internet networking, psychology, performing arts, etc. Contributions may be historical, theoretical, empirical, or comparative. Innovative approaches are especially welcome.

Paper contributions should be for a 20-minute presentation. Acceptance of a submission implies a commitment to register for and attend the Conference. (Registration Fee: $50; $10 for students).

Deadline for submission of abstract and/or papers: DECEMBER 30, 2008
Notification of acceptance: JANUARY 30, 2009