Call for Abstracts - Closed

  • Theme

  • Exploring the Psychological, Emotional, Physical and Social Impact of Global Colorism

  • Colorism involves distinctions based on skin color (light, medium or dark) and results in the favorable or unfavorable treatment of individuals based on the lightness or darkness of their skin color and can include other phenotypes. With its foundation deeply rooted in white superiority, white supremacy, white privilege, racism, prejudice and stereotypes, colorism is detrimental to the psychological, emotional, physical, and social well-being and is complex in nature (Colorism Project, Inc., 2006). Colorism occurs consciously and unconsciously, and acts of colorism can be intentional or unintentional, hence, the “complexity.” Colorism is one of the many issues impacting the global community intraracially and interracially involving racial and ethnic groups in various categories. The impact of this global phenomenon is traumatizing psychologically, emotionally, physically, and socially, and can impact the overall well-being of those victimized by colorism acts.

  • We are seeking submissions focusing on the psychological, emotional, physical, social impact of global colorism. The Call is open to everyone


  • Categories
  • • Children
  • • Criminal Justice & Criminology
  • • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • • Education
  • • Family/Relationships
  • • General Community
  • • Global
  • • Health
  • • Media
  • • Men/Women
  • • Policing
  • • Politics
  • • Psychology
  • • Social Media
  • • Sociology
  • • Workforce
  • Session formats
  • (Note: Each session will last approximately 90 minutes with an allotted 30 minutes for questions and answers.)
  • • Deep Dive Discussions
  • • Papers (limited number accepted)
  • • Panels
  • • Workshops
  • • Roundtables


  • Abstract Requirements
  • Name, e-mail, academic/professional affiliation, title, presentation type, abstract (consisting of 500 words or less), title of the presentation, and a short bio.

  • Abstracts should include the following:

  • • Brief Description
  • • Expected Learning Outcomes
  • • Background and Evidence
  • • Level of Expertise

  • The primary presenter will receive all proposal correspondence. The primary presenter is responsible for sharing presenter-related communications with all co-presenters.

  • Submission Guidelines
  • All abstracts must be submitted via the “Call for Abstracts” link below.

  • Important Dates
  • Deadline for Abstracts: April 30, 2024 (Extended)
  • Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2024
  • Deadline for final submission: May 30, 2024


  • Download the Call for Abstracts Click the link below to submit abstracts.
  • Abstract Submissions: Abstract Submissions


Call for Reviewers

Thank you for your interest in reviewing proposals for the conference. Please complete the Reviewer Form at the link below and submit your application. Reviewers will be required to meet one time to review the rubric and Review Form used to rate proposals. Click the link below to complete and submit the Reviewer Form. Reviewer Form