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As part of our mission to recognize, center, and foster the growth of Black Graduate Scholarship on campus we are creating a space to celebrate the academic pursuits and work of our community. The theme for this year’s symposium is Vibrancy and Vitality: A Love Letter to the Critical Interventions of Black Scholarship. This multifaceted event invites research presentations - in both oral and poster format - that honor fields relating to Black studies and Anti-racism, or otherwise highlights current work being conducted by Black Graduate student(s) at the University of Michigan. Additionally, the symposium will provide resources for those looking to facilitate roundtable discussions and workshops that are connected to this year’s theme or centered around academic development. 

Our symposium will begin Thursday, March 21st with opening remarks and a networking event for students, staff, and faculty. Workshops and roundtable discussions are expected to be held March 22nd, while additional discussions and presentations will be held on March 23rd. 


This year's keynote address will be given by Wayne State University's Anwar Uhuru! The Keynote, “What Baby Suggs Holy’s Sermon Taught me” will take place from 6-7pm on Thursday March 21st, following Opening Remarks from the Black Graduate Student Association. Don't miss out!

About our Keynote Speaker

Anwar Uhuru is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Philosophy at Wayne State University. Their work is primarily concerned with social power regarding gender, class, sexuality, and ableism and how it intersects with state-based violence due to social hierarchy. Their research interests include Black Existentialism, Africana Philosophy, Critical Race Theory, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Queer of Color Critique, and Black Intellectual Thought. They have publications in the Journal of Hip Hop Studies, The Journal of Philosophy and Global Affairs, APA Studies, Journal of World Philosophy, Philosophy Compass, and Radical Philosophy Review. Their forthcoming book, The Insurrectionist Case for Reparations: Race, Value and Ethics, will be published through SUNY Press.

Symposium Schedule (Make sure to register for each day you'll be available to attend!)


        Thursday, March 21st: Opening Remarks, Keynote Address, and Networking

        Friday, March 22nd: Panel Discussion, Workshops, and Roundtable Discussion

        Saturday, March 23rd: Research Talks, Poster Session, and Film Screen w/Discussion





2024 Black Graduate Research Symposium

Symposium Day 1: Opening Events

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Palmer Commons (Palmer Commons, Forum Hall)

Join us for the opening day events to set off the start of the conference! Our schedule will include brief opening remarks from executive board, an opening keynote address, and a networking hour for symposium attendees! Food will be provided. 

Event Schedule

4:30 - Check In and Late Registration Begins

4:30 - 5:30 - Networking and Mingling

5:30 - 6:00 - Opening Remarks from BGSA

6:00 - 7:00 -  Keynote Address given by Anwar Uhuru!

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Symposium Day 2: Workshops and Roundtable Discussions

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Michigan League (Michigan League, Third Floor (Koessler and Rooms A-D))

Participate in our symposium workshops and roundtable discussions! Have a topic you're invested in or want to test out your workshopping skills? There's still space available to sign up to be a facilitator!


Event Schedule

12:30 - 1:00pm - Check In and Late Registration Begins

1:00 - 2:30pm - Panel Discussion on "Doing Black Queer and Trans Studies Across Disciplines" w/ Black Queer Studies IWG 

3:00 - 4:00pm - Workshop: Burnout 101 (plus Burnout Bingo) 

4:00 - 5:00pm - Freedom Dreaming Session: Black Academic Genealogies & Dreaming up Liberation (Room D)

5:00 - 6:00pm -Breakout sessions: Resource Sharing and Mutual Aid Networking in room A, B, and C

  • Topic: (NIH) Grants and financial resources (Room A)
  • Topic: Decolonized Wellness resources (Room B)
  • Topic: Youth Education (Room C)

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Symposium Day 3: Research Presentations

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Michigan League (Michigan League, Second Floor (Michigan Room, Kalamazoo, Vanderberg, and Concourse))

Our final day of the symposium is dedicated to our research presentations. Come support your fellow scholars! Stay tuned for more information about our presenters!

There's still space for those interested in submitting work to our poster session! Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/240246400074141


Event Schedule

10:30 -11:00 - Check In 

11:00 - 12:30 - Research Talks [In Michigan Room and Kalamazoo]

12:30 - 1:30 - Lunch break [concourse] and Gallery Walk

  • Posters Session/Gallery Walk [Vanderberg]

1:00 - Film Screening w/Discussion: 'Talking Black In America' [Michigan Room]

2:30 - 3:00 - Closing Remarks




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2024 Black Graduate Research Symposium
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