Opening Keynote

Monday - May 4th  

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET

We’re the Outliers

What does it mean to be an “outlier” in today’s research landscape? In this thought-provoking keynote, Dr. Daniel Black explores the transformative power of research—not just as a professional pursuit, but as a deeply human endeavor. Through a compelling blend of insight and storytelling, he highlights the cultural significance of research and its ability to shape perspectives, drive innovation, and connect us more meaningfully to one another.
 
Prepare to be inspired to see your work through a new lens—and to embrace the unique role you play in advancing knowledge and humanity.

Daniel Black, Ph.D. 

African American Studies, Africana Women's Studies and History – Clark Atlanta University

Daniel Black, Ph.D. is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, yet spent the majority of his childhood years in Blackwell, Arkansas. He was granted a full scholarship to Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he majored in English. He was awarded the Oxford Modern British Studies Scholarship and studied abroad at Oxford University, Oxford, England. Upon graduation from Clark College (magna cum laude in 1988), he was granted a full graduate fellowship to Temple University in pursuit of a Ph.D. in African-American Studies.


Completing this phase of his academic career in 1993, with Sonia Sanchez as one of his dissertation advisers, Dr. Black returned to his alma mater in order to help establish the tradition of top-notch scholars who publish and remain at historically Black institutions. As a tenured associate professor at Clark Atlanta University, he now aims to provide an example of young African Americans of the importance of self-knowledge and communal commitment