All submissions must be received by October 15, 2025

 

We are excited to announce the inaugural Pan African Parenting Conference titled "Liberating Black Children from Global Racism." This significant event aims to bring together Pan African storytellers and researchers who have explored the diverse traditions of parenting across different eras. Our goal is to celebrate and examine the past, present, and future of parenting in the Pan African context, addressing the unique challenges and triumphs of our communities.

 

Conference Details:

The Pan African Parenting Conference will take place on February 21-23, 2026 at UC Davis. The event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and cultural performances. Selected submissions will be included in our conference proceedings and highlighted during the event.

 

Objectives:

• Showcase the diverse parenting practices employed throughout history within Pan African communities through storytelling.

• Create additional Pan African parenting strategies to deconstruct the effects of racism.

• Encourage research and the sharing of innovative parenting practices that honor our heritage while adapting to contemporary needs.

• Build a network of storytellers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and parents dedicated to the success of Black children and families.

 

Call for Submissions:

We invite submissions from Pan African storytellers and researchers who have explored the rich heritage of parenting practices within our communities. We are particularly interested in works that address:

• Traditional parenting practices from various Pan African cultures and their evolution over time, before and after slavery and colonization.

• Current parenting trends, challenges, and successes within Pan African families.

• Innovative parenting strategies and solutions to counter the impacts of global racism and ensure the success of future generations.

 

Submission Guidelines: 

• Submissions may include research papers, oral histories, multimedia presentations, and artistic works such as poetry, storytelling, and visual arts.

• Written submissions should be between 3,000 to 5,000 words. Multimedia presentations should not exceed 20 minutes.

• Submissions can be made in any widely spoken Pan African language or in English, with translation provided if necessary.​

 

Local Accommodations: 

 

 

Contact Information

For more information about the conference and submission guidelines, please contact the Pan African Parenting Network:  Call at (619) 804-0691 or email us at 1stpanafricanparentingC@gmail.com.

We look forward to your participation in this groundbreaking conference. Together, we can honor our past, understand our present, and shape a future where Pan African parenting practices thrive, free from the harm of global racism. Join us in this important effort to support and uplift our children and families.