This panel brings together Black feminist scholars, writers, and public intellectuals to examine how and why debates about gender, sexuality, and nationality consistently emerge as top topics on social media platforms within Black discursive communities. How do algorithms and influencer culture contribute to sowing discontent and misinformation among Black social media users? We consider the social and political implications, who ultimately benefits from these conversations, and how we can make different choices around our own engagement and participation.

You can find more information about the panelists, moderators, and other great events here at the DISCO Network website.

This is a hybrid event that will take place on Thursday, November 6 at 4 - 5:30 PM ET. You can attend in-person at the University of Michigan campus or on Zoom.

Register to attend via Zoom Here: https://myumi.ch/jJrrz

We hope to see you there!

Join us at the BCaT Lab to learn how to maximise the benefits of academic conferences! This event is open to all students, and particularly those seeking guidence at the start of their experience with academic conferences.

We will discuss selecting and applying for conferences, preparing for an academic conference presentation, what to expect, and how to network.

Join us in Skinner 3115 or register to join via Zoom Here!

Join us at the BCaT Lab to discuss exemplary digital humanities projects from around the world, as we define Black Digital Humanities and consider what these interdisciplinary projects can offer to teaching, research, and accessibility of outputs. Lunch will be provided, and feel free to bring any projects you have been involved with or are interested in to the discussion!

Join us in Skinner 3115, or register to join via Zoom here!

This session will be an opportunity to touch base with other members of the Automating Black Joy collab ahead of the application deadline! This will be a chance to ask questions about the application process, discuss any ideas you may have, or connect with other interested folks!

Join us in Skinner 3115, or register to join via Zoom here!

This stream is part of the Ideas on Fire First Book Publishing Series, and will be played in the BCaT Lab from 12:00noon - 1pm. Learn how to research scholarly presses, identify good fits for your first book, and craft targeted pitches based on what publishers are currently seeking. 

Publishing your first book is an exciting accomplishment for any scholar. But there’s a lot to navigate before you get to see your book on the shelves and on syllabi.Join Ideas on Fire and acquisitions editors from leading US scholarly presses for a free webinar series that guides you through critical stages of the academic publishing journey for first books. 

Join us in Skinner 3115, or register to join via Zoom here.

This Sandbox Meet & Greet Session is an opportunity for everyone interested in applying for the Automating Black Joy collaborative project to share their ideas and skills, as well as form teams to work together on a project. The Sandbox Session will be held from 10am - 12noon EST, in Skinner 3115.

You can also register to join via Zoom here.

Are you thinking about grad school? Application season is fast approaching!

The BCaT Lab is here to help with the application process! We will be hosting a Grad Schools Application Clinic. Come join us to learn about and receive assistance with the grad school application process in Skinner 3115.

You may also register here for a Zoom link!

Join us for our first BCaT eats of the fall semester in Skinner 3115! There will be food, community, and good times shared. Hope to see you there!

Join us in the BCaT Lab (Skinner 3115) from 11:00am - 3:00pm as we usher in the fall semester!

Automating Black Joy Information Session (11am - 12pm): We will be discussing our newest collaborative project: Automating Black Joy. Automating Black Joy is a project critically exploring the future of AI. This project examines automation and AI through the lens of Black feminist inquiry, toward the goal of liberation and joy. Join us in the lab, or register and join via Zoom here.

BCaT Eats (12pm - 1pm): Join us for our first BCaT eats of the fall semester! There will be good food, great vibes, and a wonderful time for all. We hope to see you there!

BCaT Applies (1pm - 3pm): Are you thinking about applying to Graduate School? Application deadlines are quickly approaching, there is so much information hitting your email inbox about each school, and you still need to ask your letter writers if they’ll…write letters! The BCaT Lab is here to (hopefully) make the process a little less daunting. Join us in the lab, or register and join via Zoom here.

Interested in coming to the lab to discuss research or find ways to get involved? Visit us in Skinner 3115 from 10am-3pm! We will also be hosting writing support and undergraduate drop-ins during this time.

This week’s topic is on Speculative Futures! Read: Imagination: A Manifesto (Ruja Benjamin)

Join us at Skinner 3115 or on Zoom for BCaT Bookclub. To access the materials for this week, visit our Automating Black Joy page.