Pan-African Conference 2016

March

6th

at

12:00pm

AT

RSVPs Closed

#PanAfrican16 #BLACKBRILLIANCE

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#PanAfrican2016

#BLACKBRILLIANCE

The meeting of minds to ignite, empower, and organize.

In 1919, Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois organized the first Pan-African Congress in Paris to build solidarity among leaders all across the African diaspora and to address the pressing issues that affected African people all over the world.

Pan-African Conference 2016 at the University of Maryland College Park will provide members of the University of Maryland community and beyond the opportunity to celebrate the African diaspora, showcase Black excellence, and inspire and ignite students to build sustainable movements for strengthening our community. Through performances by student talent, workshops, a town hall discussion and a networking reception, attendees will engage, connect and explore the theme “Black Brilliance: Celebrating our Life, Love and Light”.

Pan-African Conference 2016 will take place in the Colony Ballroom of The Adele H. Stamp Student Union, which is conveniently located on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. Sign in at the registration desk before heading inside the event. You must register in advance to take part in the event's reception.

PROGRAM

11:30am- Noon

Doors Open/Registration

Noon - 12:25pm

Lights On:

Welcome and Live Performances

Listen to opening remarks and performances by some of UMD’s hottest Black brilliant talent.

12:30pm - 1:35pm

Breaking Down the Brilliance:

Breakout Workshops

Select and attend one of four concurrent breakout sessions, led by UMD student organizations. Workshop choices are listed below.

1:40pm - 2:15pm

Turning Up the Brightness:

Community Townhall

Unpack your #BlackBrilliance experience and discuss what we need to do “turn up the brightness” through an interactive community forum.

2:30pm - 4pm

Reception & Art Gallery

Enjoy light Caribbean fare and a student art gallery while connecting with fellow conference attendees.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

01

WHAT IS 'BLACK'?

COMMUNITY ROOTS & NAACP | BENJAMIN BANNEKER ROOM A

Dissecting the 'Black' in #BlackBrilliance, Community Roots and NAACP lead a session on the evolving and varying way in which we define ourselves, across history and across the diaspora. This discussion will conceptualize the historical evolution of the term 'Black' and address the differing viewpoints and connotations of the terms across the culture to answer: What is Black? Who is Black? What is not?

02

TALENTED TENTH TO TALENTED TERPS: THE EVOLUTION OF BLACK EXCELLENCE

THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES | BENJAMIN BANNEKER ROOM B

W.E.B. Du Bois said that the "Talented Tenth" would lead us to social change. Was he bougie... or brilliant? The Society of African American Studies will trace the evolution of the idea of the "Talented Tenth" from when Dr. Du Bois coined the term to present day. Through this workshop, participants will be able to explore the paradigm Du Bois envisioned and how it has (or has failed to) evolved in our modern context. Who or what is today's "Talented Tenth"? Are you part of the 10 percent or the 90 percent? Do we need a new paradigm for the next generation of black leadership?

03

#BLACKARTMATTERS

OPEYEMI "O'SLICE" X TOTUS | CHARLES CARROLL ROOM B

When the hashtags stop trending, art becomes another medium for social justice messages. What is the role of the artist in the movement for black lives? How can art be used as a tool for advocacy? Rapper, director and social activist Opeyemi "O-Slice" Owoeye and TOTUS lead an interactive forum on the role of art in the movement. This session will include a showing and discussion of O-Slice's debut short film, "Far From Over," a panel on revolutionary art (re: Kendrick and Beyonce) and a poetry workshop by TOTUS to help you find your own voice.

04

"MY LIGHT COMES FROM..."

AFRICAN ANCESTRY X ASPAC | CHARLES CARROLL ROOM A

Where does your light come from? How does knowing your origins make you shine brighter? African Ancestry, the world leader in genetic lineage tracing for people of African descent, leads a workshop discussing the role that our heritage plays in our identity today. Participants will learn how genetics can be used for reclaiming missing pieces of our history and one lucky student will learn the African origins of her family. After the big reveal, the African Student Progressive Action Committee will provide cultural context for the results.

#PanAfrican16 Featured Artists

O.A. Photography

#UMDMelanin

The Lexi Show

Personal Portfolio

Marrow Density

Paintings

#MyLightComesFrom Contest Winner

Ariana of #UMD19 explains where her light comes from and why knowing where you come from is so important. Ariana's African country of origin will be revealed at #PanAfrican16 during the "My Light Comes From..." Workshop.

RSVPs Closed

2014 Pan-African Conference Promo Video

Here is a throwback video to remember the first conference on our campus!

Sponsoring Departments

MICA

The Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy stands firmly in their role to empower students through education on issues of race, ethinicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion and their intersections.

Honors College

The Honors College is home to Maryland's highly acclaimed living-learning programs for students with exceptional academic talents. Their goal is to help students develop the understanding, openess and comfort needed to thrive in the diverse, globalized world that we all share.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion provides active oversight, coordination, and evaluation of the University of Maryland’s equity, diversity and inclusion activities; manages and tracks implementation of the Strategic Plan for Diversity; and encourages and supports the efforts of units to achieve their diversity goals.

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Maryland oversees student services and programs for the entire campus community. The Division of Student Affairs is involved in all aspects of a student’s life including housing, student activities, and community involvement.

Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education

The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE), a unit of the Academic Affairs Division of the University of Maryland, offers a variety of services and programs to enhance the learning experience and promote the academic success of undergraduate students. OMSE collaborates with several other campus offices and college programs to provide unique collegial opportunities for our diverse population.

Department of African American Studies

The Department of African American Studies at the University of Maryland offers a truly interdisciplinary program of excellence focused on the Black experience in the U.S., Africa and the African Diaspora. Scholarly examiniation of the Black communities helps illuminate the parallels, contradictions and strengths evident in all communities.

Nyumburu Cultural Center

The Nyumburu Cultural Center is dedicated to advancing and augmenting the academic and the multi-cultural missions of the university by presenting a forum for the scholarly exchange and artistic engagement of African Diaspora culture and history.

Department of History

The University of Maryland Department of History is a large department whose distinguished faculty’s expertise encompasses many areas of the globe as well as several millennia of human history.

ADD PHOTOS

RT @UM_DuBois: Hear some Talented Terps talk about one of the three parts of the #BlackBrilliance theme: LIFE #PanAfrican16 https://t.co/QE…
@F10urishing

Feb 5th, 12:24AM #PanAfrican16

RT @UM_DuBois: See where these Terps generate their shine, their confidence. #BlackBrillance #PanAfrican16 https://t.co/0FjCkESUSp
@Miss Parker

Feb 8th, 10:11PM #PanAfrican16

RT @UM_DuBois: Come celebrate the #BlackBrilliance of love at Pan-African Conference 2016: https://t.co/VxdE5Nlr4O
@Miss Parker

Feb 8th, 10:11PM #PanAfrican16

RT @UM_DuBois: #BlackHistoryMonth is not over!! Continue the movement and discussions at #PanAfrican16 within these four workshops! https:/…
@UMSuccess

Mar 1st, 8:25PM #PanAfrican16

RT @UM_DuBois: @iam_subomi stopped by to show off his #BlackBrilliance! Come to #PanAfrican16 to see his #UMDMelanin pieces! https://t.co/Q…
@F10urishing

Feb 25th, 1:48PM #PanAfrican16

What is #BlackBrilliance?

We went around and asked some Talented Terps: What is #BlackBrilliance to you?

What makes Black Life Authentic?

Hear some Talented Terps talk about one of the three parts of the #BlackBrilliance theme: Life!

Sponsoring Organizations