Fanning
the Flames
Black Queer Studies
in a World on Fire
May 9 - 10, 2024
This global conference will explore LGBTQ+ issues among academic communities of color here and globally, the importance of Queer Studies, and LGBTQ+ student organizations in the academy, including historically Black colleges and universities.
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Black Queer Studies Global Conference at Spelman College
Conference Agenda
May 9- 10, 2024
Event Location
SPELMAN COLLEGE
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D.
Academic Center Auditorium
GPS Address
420 Westview Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
5:30 PM - 6:20 PM ET
6:30 PM - 7:20 PM ET
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET
Welcome Reception
Opening Plenary
Speakers:
Bettina Judd, Evelynn Hammonds,
and Moya Bailey
Moderator:
Beverly Guy Sheftall
Film Screening & Discussion
Film:
‘Black Nations/Queer Nations’ ?
Moderator:
Jafari Allen
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM ET
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM ET
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM ET
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM ET
Breakfast & Informational
Organizational Tables:
Southern Fried Queer Pride, Charis Books & More, more to come.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Plenary Session #2
Feminisms and Queer Studies
Speakers:
Briona Jones, Antonia Randolph, and Marcus Lee
Moderator:
Evelynn Hammonds
Plenary Session #3
Rethinking Masculinities
Speakers:
E. Patrick Johnson and Jafari Allen
Moderator:
Dwight McBride
12:30 PM - 1:40 PM ET
1:50 PM - 2:55 PM ET
3:05 PM - 4:20 PM ET
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Lunch
Bon Appetite will provide box lunches for conference speakers & participants.
Seating available in the Cosby Lobby area, Upton Tent (outside) and Women’s Center Conference Room 206.
Plenary Session #4
Transnational/Queer Solidarities in the Academy
Speakers:
Angelique Nixon, Geeta Patel, Moon Charania, and Jacqui Alexander (virtual)
Moderator:
Banah Ghadbian
Plenary Session #5
Student Roundtable
Speakers:
Members of Spelman College’s Afrekete and Morehouse College’s Adodi
Moderator:
M. Bahati Kuumba
Closing Remarks
Moderators:
Evelynn Hammonds
and Beverly Guy Sheftall
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels within a 5 mile radius of Spelman College
Embassy Suites
Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 223-2300
Hampton Inn by Hilton Atlanta/Georgia Tech
244 North Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 881-0881
Hilton Garden Inn
Atlanta Downton
275 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404)-577-2001
Hyatt House Atlanta Downton
431 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 332-5522
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-1234
The Georgian Terrace
659 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(844) 650-8052
Please be aware that special room rates for Spelman College are subject to availability. For further details, please inquire directly with the hotel.
Health and Safety Guidelines
COVID-19 Policies
We want to ensure you have a safe experience at the conference. While masks are optional for this event and prior antigen testing is not required, attendees are welcome to wear masks if they choose. We encourage attendees to opt for properly-fitting and high-quality masks, such as surgical masks, KN95/KF94, or N95, if they decide to wear one.
Additionally, attendees are urged to follow safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including practicing social distancing, testing when necessary, taking appropriate actions if symptomatic or testing positive, and wearing masks if desired.
Please be aware that despite our efforts to implement safeguards and prioritize attendee wellness, there is still a risk of contracting COVID-19.
Black Queer Studies Global Conference at Spelman College
Fanning
the Flames
Black Queer Studies
in a World on Fire
May 9 - 10, 2024
Spelman College
Camille Olivia Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center Auditorium
350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA 30314
GPS Address
420 Westview Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
