Call for Abstracts

  • The Complexities of 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 foundationdeeply 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 BIPOC communities intraracially and interracially in various categories.
  • We are seeking submissions focusing on the “Complexities of Colorism” and the impact of colorism on the BIPOC community in various categories. The Call is open to everyone.
  • Categories
  • Criminal Justice & Criminology
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Education
  • Family/Relationships
  • General Community
  • Global Issues
  • Health
  • Media
  • Policing
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Social Media
  • Sociology
  • Workforce
  • Session Types
  • (Note: Each session will last approximately 90 minutes with an allotted 30 minutes for discussion, questions and answers.)
  • Papers (limited number accepted)
  • Panels
  • Presentations
  • Roundtables
  • Workshops
  • Abstract requirements
  • Include name, e-mail address, academic/professional affiliation, title, presentation type, abstract (consisting of 500 words or less), title of the presentation, and a short bio. Submit abstracts via using the link below.
  • Deadline: March 30, 2023
  • 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 theReviewer 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