Where Culture Meets Technology
Sustaining a new generation of scholars and scholarship in Black studies.
BLACK HOMEPLACES - a disco co(lab)
DISCO CO(LAB) is a new series of inter-institutional collaborative research projects hosted by the Black Communication and Technology (BCaT) Lab at the University of Maryland. This semester we are developing the Black Homeplaces Co(Lab), a project that harnesses VR/AR to recreate the ever-changing sites of the Black homeplace and Black placemaking practices across the African diaspora.
disco co(lab) microgrant
Interested in developing a research project in the Black Homeplaces DISCO CO(LAB)? Applications extended until Wednesday 15th January, to support innovative research across a variety of mediums, including but not limited to:
An Extended Reality (XR) exhibition
Journal publications
Artistic outputs
Audiovisual materials.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We are excited to present a diverse range of events designed to inspire learning, collaboration, and community engagement. Whether you're interested in academic discussions, hands-on workshops, or networking opportunities, our events offer something for everyone. To see all of our events, view our Events page.
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