15th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference

African, African American & Diaspora Studies (AAAD)

Ithaka na Wiyathi:

LAND AND FREEDOM

Ranging across topics in scientific and humanistic inquiry, social policy, and cultural performance, the conference brings together scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of overlapping and intersecting fields. 

February 12-14, 2025

Hosted by James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Registration

Keynote Speaker

Brea Baker

https://www.breabaker.com/

Thursday, February 13, 2025
4:30-6:00pm

Special Series

Accountability in African Public Policy and Administration

An international colloquium connecting scholars, practitioners, administrators, government officials, and others, in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation (GovInn) at the University of Pretoria.

February 12-14, 2025

CFP DEADLINE EXTENDED to October 1, 2024

Publication Opportunity

The International Journal on Responsibility (IJR) has joined in partnership with AAAD to promote publication opportunities for scholars who focus on African, African American, and Diaspora studies, and beyond. Conference participants are invited to submit their work for consideration for publication in the journal.

Further details and contact information may be found here.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the registration process, our schedule, or general information, don’t hesitate to reach out.

James Madison University, 800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807, aaadstudies@jmu.edu