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Conference Registration Now Open for Ain’t I a Woman? : The “Black Woman” in Historical and Contemporary Context

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A two day online conference 27th & 28th October, 2-6pm GMT 

Public life and academic research too often negate the lives of Black Women, they are rendered invisible or framed wholly in pathological terms. This conference showcases emergent research and provide fresh perspectives into the phenomenal lives and contributions of Black Women past, present and into the future upon the societies in which they live.

Additionally, invited celebrated speakers will share with the audience perspectives from their own professional careers and achievements. It is hoped this will uplift and inspire everyone pursuing their own trajectory.

Keynote Speakers: Prof Olivette Otele Professor of the History of Slavery-Bristol University, Stella Dadzie, Feminist, author, Intellectual

Headline Interviews: Margaret Busby OBE (Editor, Writer, Broadcaster, Publisher), Sisonke Msimang (Author, Intellectual ‘The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela’ 2018), Pascale Lamche (Producer, Director, Film ‘Winnie’ 2017)

The Organisers are three Black Female Historians, Dr. Juanita Cox ‘Project: The Windrush Scandal’, The Institute of Commonwealth Studies, Dr. Angelina Osborne, ‘100 Great Black Britons’(2020), Dr. Elizabeth Williams author ‘The Politics of Race in Britain and South Africa’(2017)-Goldsmiths, University of London.

Download and read the full two-day schedule published here: Conference Programme_Ain’t I a Woman Oct 2021

Please sign up via Eventbrite

Conference Call for Papers & Panel Moderators
Ain’t I a Woman? : The “Black Woman” in Historical and Contemporary Context
27th & 28th October, 2-6pm GMT

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This online conference aims to spotlight academic research and publications which enhance our understanding and provide fresh insight into the lives of phenomenal Black Women through the ages. Celebrated inspirational keynote and headline speakers will enrich this event. The Black woman has too often been ignored and rendered invisible from public discourse even when issues directly impact their lives. Organised by three Black female historians Dr Angelina Osborne, Dr Juanita Cox, Dr Elizabeth Williams, this event will shine a bright light, acknowledge, critically assess, and elevate the varied contribution of Black women to the lived experience of humanity.

Keynote speakers: Prof Olivette Otele Professor of the History of Slavery-Bristol University , Colleen Amos OBE, CEO-Amos Bursary, Stella Dadzie, Feminist and Intellectual

Headline interviews: Margaret Busby OBE (Editor, Writer, Broadcaster, Publisher), Sisonke Msimang (Author, Intellectual ‘The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela’ 2018), Pascale Lamche (Producer, Director, Film ‘Winnie’ 2017)

The organisers invite proposals for the conference focusing on the Black woman and her relationship to health and well-being, Black women fighting for social justice, campaigners, and activists in challenge to the established order, Black women as entrepreneurs, educators, creatives, prophetesses, engagement in the politics of gender and sexuality. However, proposals covering Black Women in all fields of endeavour will be welcomed.

Proposals for papers are due by 31st May 2021. Proposals should be submitted via email to Blackwomanconference2021@gold.ac.uk  

Accepted proposals will be confirmed by 18th July 2021. Post-conference peer-review consideration will be given to conference papers and selected to extend to chapter format for publication.  ​

Individual proposals should include an abstract of up to 250 words max and a one-page CV. Please include the author’s full name, email address and institutional affiliation (if applicable).  Please also include the title of the presentation. (conference will be online so please include equipment needs.)

We are looking for research students to act as panel moderators. If you would like to take part as a moderator, please contact Dr E. Williams.  

For all further inquiries, please contact e.williams@gold.ac.uk

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1 Olive Morris, ‘STREET ART OF OLIVE MORRIS by BREEZE YOKO,’ by StockCarPete used under CC BY 2.0 / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

2 Audre Lorde by Elsa Dorfman, used under CC BY-SA 3.0  / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

3 Professor Wangari Maathai by Oregon State University used under CC BY-SA 2.0 / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

4 Dido Elizabeth Belle by howard_morland used under CC BY 2.0 / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

5 Diane Abbott by Chris McAndrew used under CC BY 3.0 / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

6 Sojourner Truth by js used under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / original image cropped and changed to: red, yellow and black.

7 Maya Angelou by York College ISLP used under CC BY 2.0 / original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

8 Miriam Makeba, ‘MIRIAM MAKEBA PATA PATA 12” LP VINYL’ by vinylmeister used under CC BY-NC 2.0 / text removed, original image changed to: red, yellow and black.

9 Queen Nanny of the Windward Maroons by David Drissel used under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / original image cropped and changed to: red, yellow and black.

10 Bernardine Evaristo by Acthom123 used under CC BY-SA 4.0 / original image cropped and changed to: red, yellow and black.

11 Harriet Tubman by National Park Service used under CC BY-NC 2.0 / original image cropped and changed to: red, yellow and black.

12 Jackie Kay, ‘Paisley Book Festival – Jackie Kay 02’ by byronv2 used under CC BY-NC 2.0 / original image cropped and changed to: red, yellow and black.