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Black Studies Fall Conference: Peace and Security in Africa and the African Diaspora
The event is a national forum discussing the challenges faced by Black Studies programs, including recent departmental consolidations and funding cuts at various universities. It is hosted by Columbia University's Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies and is intended for scholars and individuals interested in Black Studies and academic diversity.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 15 October 2026 to 16 October 2026
- Organiser
- African American and African Diaspora Studies Department
- Industry
- EdTech
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Education & Training
- Security & Defense
On stage
Speakers
- Ashanté M. Reese, Associate Professor, AADS, University of Texas at Austin
- Andrea J. Queeley, Associate Professor, Florida International University
- Michael Brandon McCormack, Chair, Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Moxy
1200 Main Street, Columbia
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
1000 Lady Street, Columbia, 29201
Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate Street, Columbia, 29201
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
822 Gervais Street, Columbia, 29201
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown
1233 Washington Street, Columbia, 29201
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, 29201
Aloft Columbia Downtown
823 Lady Street, Columbia, 29201
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