“The Black Press at 200,” which will be held March 17–18, 2027 at Howard University in conjunction with the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, home of the Black Press Archives. This free two-day symposium commemorates 200 years of Black journalism and examines the enduring significance of the Black Press as “one of the most vital and enduring institutions in American public life.” The symposium will convene scholars, journalists, archivists, artists, students, and community researchers to explore the historical legacies, contemporary practices, and futures of Black journalism.
Symposium schedule and deadline:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: October 30, 2026
- Symposium Dates: March 17–18, 2027 at Howard University
This conference particularly encourage submissions from graduate students, early-career scholars, community scholars, independent researchers, and practitioners whose work engages Black journalism, Black intellectual history, media studies, African American history, diaspora studies, archives, digital humanities, and related fields.
Contact Information
Questions and submissions for the conference may be directed to:
Michael Guy
mguy@blackpressresearchcollective.org
Contact Email
mguy@blackpressresearchcollective.org
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