All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Revisiting the African Diaspora: Historical Perspectives
  This track examines the historical narratives surrounding the African Diaspora, focusing on the complexities of identity formation and cultural exchange. Scholars are invited to explore the legacies of slavery and resistance that have shaped contemporary understandings of the African experience in the Americas. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 02 – Colonial Legacies and the Slave Trade
  This session seeks to analyze the enduring impacts of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade on modern societies. Papers will address how historical injustices continue to influence social structures and cultural identities in the Americas. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Track 03 – Cultural Resistance and the Black Atlantic
  This track focuses on the various forms of cultural resistance that emerged within the Black Atlantic context. Participants will discuss artistic expressions, religious practices, and community organizing as vital components of resistance against oppression. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 04 – Memory Studies: Commemoration and Historical Memory
  This session explores the role of memory in shaping public consciousness about slavery and abolition. Contributions will investigate how historical memory is constructed, contested, and commemorated in different contexts across the Americas. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 05 – Human Rights and the Legacy of Emancipation
  This track examines the relationship between the abolition of slavery and the development of human rights discourses. Papers will analyze how the struggles for freedom and equality have evolved in post-emancipation societies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 06 – Race and Identity in Post-Emancipation Societies
  This session investigates the complexities of race and identity in the aftermath of emancipation. Scholars will discuss how these dynamics have influenced social relations, political movements, and cultural expressions in the Americas. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 07 – Social Justice Movements: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
  This track focuses on the historical roots of social justice movements related to slavery and civil rights. Participants are encouraged to analyze contemporary movements in light of historical struggles for equality and justice. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 08 – Narratives of Resistance: Voices from the Margins
  This session highlights the narratives of those who resisted slavery and colonial oppression, emphasizing marginalized voices. Papers will explore oral histories, literature, and other forms of storytelling that illuminate these resistance efforts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 09 – The Role of Women in Abolition and Resistance
  This track examines the critical contributions of women in the abolitionist movement and resistance efforts. Scholars will explore gender dynamics and the intersectionality of race, class, and gender in these historical contexts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 5 – Gender Equality  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 10 – Transnational Perspectives on Slavery and Abolition
  This session invites discussions on the transnational dimensions of slavery and abolition, highlighting connections between the Americas and other regions. Papers will analyze how these global interactions shaped local resistance movements and abolitionist efforts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
• Track 11 – The Politics of Freedom: Emancipation and Its Discontents
  This track critically examines the political implications of emancipation and the ongoing struggles for freedom. Participants will analyze the tensions between formal emancipation and the realities of systemic oppression that persisted in post-emancipation societies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 5
  Gender Equality
• SDG 8
  Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17
  Partnerships for the Goals