2026 Conference

THE BLACK BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT PRESENTS


Thank you for joining us for two exciting, impactful and transformative days that featured plenary conversations, hands-on sessions and insightful panels on the future of Black books!

Acclaimed scholars, librarians, curators, and collectors came together to celebrate the launch of the Black Bibliography Project Database during this signature two-day conference!


Conference Agenda

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Conference Panels

Panelists:

Dr. Jacqueline Goldsby

Dr. Meredith McGill

Dr. Amanda Awanjo

Dr. Tajah Ebram

Mara Caelin

Panelists:

Raquel Flores-Clemons

Jennifer Garcon

Christina Vortia

Moderator: Mara Caelin

Panelists:

Sam Vernon

Jaamal Washington

Moderators: Dr. Amanda Awanjo and Kristen Joy Owens

Panelists:

Brittany Marshall

Sydney Smith

Christopher Valentine

Arabella Katz

Moderator: Dr. Meredith McGill

Panelists:

Dr. Carla Hayden

Joy Bivens

Kathe Hambrick

Melissa Barton

Moderator: Dr. Jacqueline Goldsby

Panelists:

Dr. Marisa Parnam

Dr. Kenton Ramsby

Dr. Richard Jean So

Moderator: Dr. Tajah Ebram

Panelists:

Dr. Jorden Sanders

Kristine Guilluame

Asya Taylor

Mitchell Edwards

Moderator: Ruthie Block

Panelists:

Katie Mitchell

Dr. Walter Evans

Rebecca Romney

Moderator: Dr. Laura Helton

Panelists:

Dr. Elizabeth McHenry

Dr. Howard Rambsy II

Dr. Kinohi Nishikawa

Dr. Derrick Spires

Moderator: Dr. Meredith McGill