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Conference Schedule

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Time
Plenary Conference Session
Presenter
10:00 -10:10
"Melanin Minute"
Dr. Shannan Moore Host, Melanin Minutes The Colorism Project, Inc.Journal of Colorism Studies
10:10 - 10:20
Welcome and Conference Introduction Zoom logistics
Dr. W. Denae Powell
10:20 - 10:25
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
Dr. Amir Gilmore
10:25 - 10:35
Introduction of the Colorism Project, Inc. and Conference Committee
Dr. Donnamaria Culbreth
10:35 – 10:40
Journal of Colorism Studies (JOCS) Thematic Conference Issue
Dr. Amir GilmoreDr. Vikki Carpenter
10:40 – 10:55
Introduction of Dr. Ronald E. Hall
Dr. Neha Mishra , Jindal Global University of India
11:00 – 11:30
Keynote: “Critical Skin Theory or the Rescue of Affirmative Action: Thinking Outside of the Box”
Dr. Ronald E. Hall
11:30 -12:00
Keynote Question and Answer Session
Dr. Ronald E. Hall Dr. Amir Gilmore, Moderator
12:05 – 12:55
Lunch -n- LearnRoundtable Discussion:“Defining Colorism”
Moderator: Dr. Beatriz-DeSantiago-Fjelstad
PanelistsDr. Ronald E. Hall Dr. Vikki CarpenterDr. Donnamaria CulbrethDr. Julie JungDr. Shannan MooreMs. Seleana NolanMs. Gina Sissoko
Conference Session 1 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
Conference Session
Title
Presenter
Session 1-A
Colorism Among Latinx Communities: The Relationship Between Skin Color and Assimilation.
Ms. Samatha Prado Robledo University of California, San Diego
Session 1-B
“She Thinks she’s all That": Intra-Group Colorism, Stereotypes and the Experiences of Light-Skinned Women that Identify as Black.
Professor Krysten L. Long University of Georgia
Session 1-C
From “Little Brown Brother” to Filipino Genocide: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the 1899-1913 Philippine-American War and its Impact on Modern Filipino Colorism
Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen Arizona State University Aurora University
Session 1-D
Colorism in India: Transnational Media and Digital Activism
Ms. Basanti Timalsina Michigan Technological University
Session 1-E
The Impact of Colorism on Mental Health
Dr. Lisa Harris Walden University

Deep Dive Discussion Session 1 2:35 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. CST
Discussion Session
Title
Facilitator
Discussion 1-A
Colorism in Asian Communities: Is Colorism a Pigment of Your Imagination?
Dr. Julie Jung Harper College
Discussion 1-B
Colorism within the Latino/Latina/Latinx Community
Dr. Beatriz-DeSantiago-Fjelstad Minnesota State University Mankato
Discussion 1-C
Mapping the (Post) Colonial Body: Confronting Colorism in the Indian Diaspora
Ms. Simran Juglal Nelson Mandela University Gqeberha, South Africa
Discussion 1-D
Featurism and Texturism: The Dreadful Cousins of Colorism
Dr. Shannan MooreThe Colorism Project Journal of Colorism Studies
Conference Session 2 4:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. CST
Conference Session
Title
Presenter
Session 2-A
Colorism, Youth Marginality and Empowerment from an Afrocentric Perspective
Mr. Kuir GarangYork UniversityToronto, ON
Session 2-B
Too Light or too Black?: A Study on Colorism in Social Media Through the Lens of Black Women at Howard University
Professor Fatou Sow Howard University
Session 2-C
Colorism, Casting and Casteism in Malayalam Cinema
Ms. Lakshmi Anil Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth UniversityKerala, India
Session 2-D
Exploring the Relationship Between Colorism and Skin-Whitening Behavior among Indian Students.
Ms. Preeti Sharma Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
End of Day Announcements 5:45 p. m. - 6:00 p.m. CST Dr. W. Denae Powell
Friday, August 18, 2023
Time
Event
Presenter
10:00 -10:10 a.m. CST
Welcome and Conference Logistics
Dr. W. Denae Powell University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
10:10 – 10:25 a.m. CST
Announcements
Dr. Donnamaria Culbreth
Deep Dive Discussion Session 2 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Discussion Session
Title
Facilitator
Discussion 2-A
The Problem of the 21st Century is Still the Problem of the Color Line: A Deep Dive into Interracial Colorism
Dr. Donnamaria Culbreth Metro State University
Discussion 2-B
Colorism in Education: Are Your Children Victims of Colorism in the Classroom?
Dr. Shannan Moore The Colorism Project, Inc. Journal of Colorism Studies
Discussion 2-C
Colorism in Healthcare
Ms. Seleana Nolen Metro State University


Lunch-n-Learn Fireside Chat 12:05 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. CST
Fireside Chat
Topic
Moderator
Lunch-n-Learn
Colorism and Albinism in the Millennium: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Ronald E. Hall and Thando Hopa, Esq.
Dr. Donnamaria Culbreth Metro State University
Break 1:35 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. CST
Conference Session 3 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. CST
Conference Session
Title
Presenter
Session 3-A
Colorism, Self-Efficacy and Intersectional Lens
Dr. Vikki Carpenter Heritage University
Session 3-B
Colorism in the Workplace: Unpacking Psychic Prisons, PEPS Syndrome, Social Identity, DEI and Exclusivity - Oh My!
Dr. Donnamaria CulbrethMetro State University
Session 3-C
Colorism In North Africa: Implications for Equity and Inclusion in Educational Spaces
Ms. Fadhila HadjerisUniversity of California Los Angeles

Deep Dive Discussion Session 3 3:20 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Discussion Session
Title
Facilitator(s)
Discussion 3-A
The Detrimental Effects of Colorism on South Asian Children
Ms. Mallika Thoppay
Discussion 3-B
Colorism and Mental Health: The Reality
Dr. Lisa Harris Walden University
Discussion 3-C
The Breaking: Examining the Impact of Colorism on Black Children and Teens
Dr. Uzo Anucha York University Toronto, ON
Conference Closing Activities 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Time
Event
Presenter
5:00 -5:10
Ronald E. Hall Distinguished Scholar in Colorism Research Award Launch
Dr. Beatriz-DeSantiago-Fjelstad
5:10 – 5:20
Ronald E Hall Colorism Research Scholarship Launch
Dr. Vikki Carpenter
5:20 - 5:40
Conference Closing Remarks
Dr. Ronald E. HallDr. Donnamaria Culbreth
5:40 - 6:00
2024 Ronald E. Hall Conference on Colorism Planning Committee - Brief Meeting
Dr. Donnamaria Culbreth

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