Association of Black Sociologists

Greetings, ABS family! I hope everyone is doing well and finished the semester strong. Please note two important opportunities: first, the Relationship and Mentorship Program (RAMP) mentor and mentee initiative, and second, the annual conference taking place August 6–8 in NYC.

Greetings, ABS Family,
A few quick reminders: The Call for Papers deadline is March 4, 2026, and the 56th Annual ABS Conference will take place August 6–8, 2026, in New York, NY, at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel. Be sure to submit your abstracts and reserve your room!

ABS Call for Nominations due TOMORROW 10/24/25. ABS Vice President, ABS At-Large Representative (2 Positions). Submit 1-page bio and narrative of qualifications and ideas to m-pattillo@northwestern.edu. Learn about positions at associationofblacksociologists.org/leadership/

The preliminary program for our 55th Annual Conference is out now! For those who have already registered, please check your emails. We look forward to seeing you all in Memphis Oct. 9-11. Final program and more coming soon! #ABS2025

The deadline is today! Make sure you submit! #AllBlackEverything