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# SCAASI

Southern Conference on African American Studies Inc.

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- [News & Events](https://scaasi.org/news-events/) - Awards SCAASI prides itself on recognizing excellence and professional accomplishments. Each year we recognize the achievements of our members and students. organizational awards The C. Calvin Smith Book Award The Book Award is named for the late C. Calvin Smith (1943-2009). Dr. Smith earned the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in History at the University of
- [It is with profound sadness that the Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. (SCAASI) announces the passing of our founder, mentor, and devoted servant-leader, Dr. Howard Jones](https://scaasi.org/passing-the-torch-2/) - It is with profound sadness that the Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. (SCAASI) announces the passing of our founder, mentor, and devoted servant-leader, Dr. Howard Jones, who transitioned in 2026 at the age of 82.
- [Passing the Torch](https://scaasi.org/passing-the-torch/) - In 2017 we saw the passing of the torch as Dr. Jones the executive secretary retired. Dr Jones was one of the founding members of the organization and he was instrumental in setting up the first convention and subsequently served as executive secretary for the past 40 years. He was instrumental in maintaining the organization in good
- [Continuing the Black Freedom Struggle: Honoring the Past, Igniting the Future (1776–2026)](https://scaasi.org/continuing-the-black-freedom-struggle-honoring-the-past-igniting-the-future-1776-2026/) - From February 5–8, 2026, leaders, scholars, creatives, and change-makers gathered in Montgomery, Alabama for a powerful and purpose-driven conference: Continuing the Black Freedom Struggle 1776–2026.
- [SCAASI Conference Zoom Links](https://scaasi.org/scaasi-conference-zoom-links/) - 2026 Conference Zoom Links SCAASI 2026 Conference Zoom Links Use any of the Zoom links below to join or start your scheduled meeting.You can also click here to download the conference program. SCAASI Conference Rise A Zoom Link SCAASI Conference Rise B Zoom Link SCAASI Conference Mountain Top Zoom Link SCAASI Conference Hilltop Zoom Link
- [Dr. Baskin Retired As Editor Of The Griot In Spring 2018](https://scaasi.org/dr-baskin-retired-as-editor-of-the-griot-in-spring-2018/) - Dr. Baskin retired as editor of the Griot in Spring 2018 after 32 years as editor. The association wishes to thank him for his years of service and his commitment to professional development and scholarship.
- [2023 C. Calvin Smith-Wali R. Kharif Book Award Awarded to Dr. Sonya Y. Ramsey](https://scaasi.org/2023-c-calvin-smith-wali-r-kharif-book-award-awarded-to-dr-sonya-y-ramsey/) - The C. Calvin Smith -Wali R. Kharif Book Award is named for the late C. Calvin Smith (1943-2009) and Wali R. Kharif (1950-). It recognizes the most distinguished scholarly book on African American Studies published in the calendar year preceding the SCAASI Annual Conference.
- [Conference Highlights: Clips from Filmmaker, Gordon S. Williams](https://scaasi.org/conference-highlights-clips-from-filmmaker-gordon-s-williams/) - The history of Beaumont’s Black community has been introduced to audiences across the globe via content created by the faculty, students, staff, and alumni of the Lamar University Department of Communication and Media.
- [Africana Peoples and Africana Studies on National and International Stages from the 1920s to the Present](https://scaasi.org/africana-peoples-and-africana-studies-on-national-and-international-stages-from-the-1920s-to-the-present/) - The 1920s were crucial years for the advancement and the study of Africana people and history in the United States of America.
- [SCAASI 2023 Virtual Conference](https://scaasi.org/scaasi-2023-virtual-conference/) - SCAASI 2023 Virtual Conference Zoom Information
- [SCAASI 2022 Virtual Conference](https://scaasi.org/scaasi-2022-conference/) - SCAASI holds an annual convention where scholarly papers are presented and critiqued, as well as new material and methods of teaching are discussed.SCAASI IS GOING VIRTUAL FOR 2022!THEME“And Still We Rise: Historical Resilience and Black Internationalism”CLICK HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD PROGRAM
- [2020 C. Calvin Smith-Wali R. Kharif Book Award Awarded to Dr. Bertis D. English](https://scaasi.org/2020-c-calvin-smith-wali-r-kharif-book-award-awarded-to-dr-bertis-d-english/) - The C. Calvin Smith -Wali R. Kharif Book Award is named for the late C. Calvin Smith (1943-2009) and Wali R. Kharif (1950-). It recognizes the most distinguished scholarly book on African American Studies published in the calendar year preceding the SCAASI Annual Conference. The book may focus on any of the interdisciplinary subject areas
- [SCAASI Virtual Conference: February 11-12, 2021](https://scaasi.org/scaasi-virtual-meeting-february-11-12-2021/) - Host, Abel Bartley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: SCAASI ConferenceTime: Feb 11, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every day, until Feb 12, 2021, 2 occurrence(s) Feb 11, 2021 09:00 AM Feb 12, 2021 09:00 AMPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.Daily: https://clemson.zoom.us/meeting/tJIsdOiqqTwvGdUUq4M_456BlXihGCF3GM09/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCurzgrGNOStRqGRowABYjCd-rwtmZYjadoqQ6xLh8HN1XUOtpLOpVcNov3Join Zoom Meetinghttps://clemson.zoom.us/j/96131277531?pwd=VjgzYUZzSnBPSWhMc0dpNCt0WHBxQT09Meeting
- [2020 SCAASI Annual Meeting Book Award, Scholarly Recognition, and Quiz Bowl Recognition](https://scaasi.org/2020-scaasi-annual-meeting-book-award-scholarly-recognition-and-quiz-bowl-recognition/) - Book Award 2019 Smith – Kharif Book Award The C. Calvin Smith-Wali R. Kharif Book Award is named for the late C. Calvin Smith (1943-2009) and Professor Emeritus Wali R. Kharif (1950-). The award recognizes the most distinguished scholarly book on African American Studies by a SCAASI member published in the calendar year
- [Tribute to Dr. Alton Hornsby](https://scaasi.org/tribute-to-dr-alton-hornsby/) - Background: Growing up in the south Alton Hornsby developed a strong love of history and southern culture. Seeing multiple forms of inequality he became particularly interested in the historical plight of African Americans in the United States. Alton Hornsby Jr. received a Bachelors degree in History from Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia. From there he

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- [Home](https://scaasi.org/) - Dr. Howard JonesDr. Jones was one of the visionary founding members of SCAASI and played an instrumental role in establishing the organization that has served scholars, educators, students, and communities throughout the South and beyond for more than four decades. His leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to African American studies helped shape SCAASI into the
- [Conference](https://scaasi.org/conference/) - Conference The 47th SCAASI Annual ConferenceFebruary 5-8, 2026 Montgomery, AL Hotel Information: Elevation Convening Center and Hotel The Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. (SCAASI) 47th Annual Meeting will be held in Montgomery, Alabama—the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Registration is now open for the 2026 conference, with rates of $275 for Administrators, Faculty,
- [Student Info](https://scaasi.org/student-info/) - Student Info Every year, SCAASI sponsors events and contests for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students can participate in the conference in several ways. You can submit an abstract for presentation or send in a paper to the student paper contest. Students can also submit posters or proposals for student panels or sessions.Graduate students: SCAASI
- [Awards](https://scaasi.org/awards/) - Awards SCAASI prides itself on recognizing excellence and professional accomplishments. Each year we recognize the achievements of our members and students. organizational awards SCAASI Amabassador Award The Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc., (SCAASI), encourages scholarly research, academic service, and innovative teaching. SCAASI provides awards for scholarly writing and research, which have specific selection
- [Proposals](https://scaasi.org/proposals/) - Proposals call for Paper and Panel Proposals 2026 Convention Theme: Continuing the Black Freedom Struggle, 1776–2026 The Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. (SCAASI) invites proposals for its 47th Annual Meeting, to be held in Montgomery, Alabama—the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Founded in 1979, SCAASI is one of the oldest regional
- [About](https://scaasi.org/about/) - About Us Southern Conference On African American Studies, Inc., SCAASI, had its beginning in 1979 following a successful state-wide African American History and Culture program at Texas Southern University. our history The program at T. S. U. had been held to bring together persons from across the State of Texas who were interested in interpreting and
- [Donate](https://scaasi.org/donate/) - SCAASI Donations Thank you for considering a donation to SCAASI. With your contribution, the organization is able to continue the work its founders began in 1979. Name *Email Address *Street Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAscension IslandAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCaribbean NetherlandsCayman IslandsCentral
- [Contact Us](https://scaasi.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Use the form below to contact us with questions or comments.We Look Forward to Hearing from You! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or Message *PhoneSubmit mailing address SCAASI211 G.W. Trenholm HallAlabama State University915 South Jackson St Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Contact us contact@scassi.org
- [The Griot](https://scaasi.org/the-griot/) - The Griot The Journal of African American Studies is an interdisciplinary peer reviewed journal that accepts submissions from scholars across the nation and the diaspora. Griot [ gree-oh, gree-oh, gree-ot ]A member of a hereditary caste among the peoples of western Africa whose function is to keep an oral history of the tribe or village and to
- [Membership](https://scaasi.org/membership/) - Membership Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. (SCAASI), welcomes members from all disciplines. Membership is required for conference participation. join scaasi When you join SCAASI, you’re in good company!You’re part of a group of friends and family who play a vital role in making history. Annual Individual Membership $50.00 (Domestic), $75.00 (International), $40.00 (Students)
- [Student Membership](https://scaasi.org/student-membership/) - Student Membership ALL STUDENTS: Membership is $40.00Regular undergraduate student conference registration is $125.00(includes all registration materials)Conference Registration is only $75.00 for students involved in contests and presenting papers. Name *Academic AffiliationEmail Address *PhoneStreet Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAscension IslandAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina
- [Institutional Membership](https://scaasi.org/institutional-membership/) - Institutional Membership Institutional Membership (Church, School, etc.): $300.00 Name *Academic AffiliationEmail Address *PhoneStreet Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAscension IslandAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCaribbean NetherlandsCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial
- [Annual Individual Membership](https://scaasi.org/annual-individual-membership/) - Annual Individual Membership $50.00 (Domestic), $75.00 (International), $40.00 (Students) Name *Academic AffiliationEmail Address *PhoneStreet Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAscension IslandAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCaribbean NetherlandsCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl
- [Lifetime Membership](https://scaasi.org/lifetime-membership/) - Lifetime Membership Life Membership (payable over a three-year period): $750.00 Name *Academic AffiliationEmail Address *PhoneStreet Address *Apartment, suite, etcCity *State/Province *ZIP / Postal Code *CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua & BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAscension IslandAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCaribbean NetherlandsCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican

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