Black Student Leadership Conference
The Black Student Leadership Summit takes place in February during Afro American History and Culture month.
Conference Details
The 2025 Black Student Leadership Conference will take place Friday, February 28, 12-3:30pm. This year's theme They Not Like Us: Exploring the Diaspora, recognizes the multiple identities that make up the African Diaspora, including but not limited to African, African American, Afro-Latine/x, and Caribbean. However, in the context of Towson University, these identities are often lumped together as Black. Gaining an understanding of these various identities will shape how students navigate multiple layers of oppression and how those layers have penetrated everyday practices, beliefs, and social relations.
Exploring the Diaspora will empower students to work together, despite cultural differences, in order to
survive, advance, and thrive as leaders on our respective campuses. Breakout sessions
will critically examine and highlight the ways our identities are shaped by traditions/culture, family dynamics,
religious/spiritual beliefs, and the communities we are a part of.
For general information on the keynote speaker and workshop sessions, visit www.towson.edu/studentdiversity. For specific questions regarding the conference, email Dr. Keiwana Perryman at kperryman@towson.edu.
Keynote Speaker
David Anderson, Coordinator, Inclusive Excellence Education & Support
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Breakout Session
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Facilitator
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Considerations
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Family Dynamics
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Jabbar Eatmon
(Student)
Afkar Alwakil (Alum/Staff)
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How are folks socialized within their community?
What influence does/did family have on your educational pursuit?
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Faith & Spirituality
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Jordan Deveaux (Alum)
Karla Moses
(Staff)
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How do students orient themselves within faith/spiritual communities? How is faith/spirituality
expressed or hindered on college campuses?
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Community Engagement
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Ramsey Harris (PNC)
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How do students leverage the work they do as part of student orgs/clubs to give back
to their communities?
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Tradition & Culture
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The Lunch Table (Student Org)
Kiara Anthony (Alum/Faculty)
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How does society/culture communicate Blackness to us?
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Conference Schedule
12:00- Brunch & Opening Session
12:30-1:15- Community Conversation
1:30-2:30- Breakout Sessions
2:45-3:30- Closing Session & Ice Cream Social
The Summit will address various topics lending itself to the theme "Exploring the Diaspora".
Sponsors and Partners
The Black Student Leadership Conference is a collaboration between the African American Student Development Program in the Center for Student Diversity and Student Activities, Student Government Association, and PNC.
For questions or accommodation requests, contact us via email at DiversityWorks@towson.edu or by calling us at 410-704-2051.