14th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference

African, African American & Diaspora Studies (AAAD)

Reckoning

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 7-10, 2024

Hosted by James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Keynote Speaker

Lorgia García Peña

Princeton University

Friday, February 9, 2024
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 7-9, 2024

Conference Registration

If you plan to present or moderate at the conference, register here:

If you plan to attend conference events but not to present or moderate, register here:

All AAAD events are free to attend.

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.

Focusing on the upcoming conference theme of “Reckoning,” IJR is proposing a special, peer-reviewed volume on how the concept of responsibility relates to reckoning. 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