Association of Black Sociologists

Association of Black Sociologists The Association of Black Sociologists is committed to scholarship, mentoring, service, and social justice.

05/22/2026

It’s time to kick off the ABS Relationships and Mentoring Program (RAMP) intake!

Participation requires a financially active ABS membership. Membership runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31, so if your membership has lapsed you must renew in order to participate in RAMP.

The program's expectations involve:
• Sharing wisdom, experience, insight, and best practices across ranks
• Committing to a minimum of four (4) mentor/mentee meetings per year
• Participating in the program through May/June of 2027

The ABS Membership Chair/Committee will facilitate the pairings based on your career stage and interests, and may create some mentoring groups. We are in need of mentors at the senior level—especially Full Professors—so please consider volunteering to be a mentor!

If you are interested in participating in RAMP for 2026-2027, please fill out the short intake survey below by 11:59pm CT on May 29, 2026.

https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKB3XwgzY24xJ66

05/12/2026

*2026 ABS Professional Awards*

The Call for Nominations for the Association of Black Sociologists Professional Awards is now open! This year's awards are: (1) The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Book Award; (2) The Jacquelyn Johnson Jackson Early Career Scholar Award, (3) The Joseph Himes Award for Lifetime Achievement, (4) The A. Wade Smith Award for Teaching, Mentorship, and Service, and the (5) The James E. Blackwell Founders Award. In addition to these Professional Awards, ABS also sponsors two Devon T. Wade Student Paper Awards, one at the undergraduate and graduate level. Read more about the Awards and submit nominations here.

We invite you to nominate yourself or other ABS members/colleagues to acknowledge and honor your/their work, efforts, and contributions. To nominate someone else, we encourage you to reach out and let them know you plan to nominate them for an award; you also can ask them who might provide additional support for their nomination, which will allow you to assemble the materials to create a nomination packet. Nominees must be paid members in order to be considered, so please be sure your/their membership is active.

Award nominations are due by May 31, 2026.

Click here to get started with nominations! https://form.jotform.com/252506482802152

04/21/2026

ABS Nominations are Open!
We currently have two positions open for nominations. The positions are:

ABS Vice President: This person serves a year as Vice President (also called President-Elect), then becomes President, then serves a year as Past President. In addition to leading the organization, they are responsible for planning the annual conference.

ABS Secretary: The Secretary serves on the Executive Committee, is the chief recording officer of the ABS, and maintains all Association Records. The Secretary documents minutes for Executive Committee and general member meetings, and reports out on all actions of the organization. The Secretary serves on the Conference Program Committee, The Secretary assists with Elections. They are expected to attend the Annual Conference and the Mid-Year Meeting, as well as participate in teleconference meetings during their term. The Secretary serves for a two-year term.

You can see current officers and also read the Bylaws and Constitution, which include the full responsibilities, on our website. All Executive Committee members are expected to attend the annual conference and the mid-year virtual meeting, plus additional meetings throughout the year. Nominees must be paid members of ABS.

To nominate yourself, upload your one-page nominations statement – which should include a short bio and narrative of qualifications and ideas – to the nominations folder. To nominate someone else, complete the nominations form and then upload it to the nominations folder. I will also accept Nominations forms via email. The nominations portal will be open until April 30th.
Email any questions to Dr. Veronica Newton, [email protected]

Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1sv9bBAEKTJ5kpwe-ck_HemZATd_4ZIZCvuw5hLj20RA/mobilebasic

Nominations Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1bHA-YfsH_3B8wNJ9w2vtmdajBjyXvZtu
Thank you for considering!

02/17/2026

Stronger than ever. Rooted in legacy. Rising with purpose. ✊🏾

From 1906 to 1963 and beyond, we honor the visionaries, trailblazers, and change-makers who shaped our history and continue to inspire our future. Their courage built foundations. Their faith moved mountains. Their leadership still lights the way.

This February 2026, we don’t just remember Black History — we embody it. We lead it. We live it.

We are Black History. 

The Association of Black Sociologists is now welcoming submissions for the 2026 Annual Conference, which will take place...
02/09/2026

The Association of Black Sociologists is now welcoming submissions for the 2026 Annual Conference, which will take place August 6-8, 2026 at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel. The theme of the 56th annual conference is, "We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Using Black Sociological Thought as a tool of Liberation." The deadline for submissions is March 4th, 2026. For more information, please see the call for papers, or access the submission portal directly: https://form.jotform.com/260058310818150

10/23/2025

ABS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

Have you benefited from ABS?
Are you passionate about what Black sociologists can do in the world?
Do you want to be a part of shaping the organization for the future?
Do you have a vision for programming or the annual conference?
Do you have leadership and organizational skills?
Or do you know someone who has these qualities?

Consider nominating yourself or someone else for ABS leadership. The positions open for election are:

ABS Vice President -- This person serves a year as Vice President (also called President-Elect), then becomes President, then serves a year as Past President. In addition to leading the organization, they are responsible for planning the annual conference.

ABS At-Large Representative (2 positions) – This At-Large Reps are responsible for planning programming and/or taking on a project to further the success of ABS, and serving on at least one ABS standing committee. One At-Large Rep will serve a 3-year term and the other will serve a 2-year term.

You can get more information on our website -http://www.associationofblacksociologists.org/, where you can see current officers and also read the Bylaws and Constitution, which include the full responsibilities (see the About Us drop down and login). All Executive Committee members are expected to attend the annual conference and the mid-year virtual meeting, plus additional meetings throughout the year. Nominees must be paid Active members.

To nominate yourself, send no more than a one-page bio and narrative of qualifications and ideas to [email protected]. To nominate someone else, send their name and institution to [email protected]. Email any questions to [email protected].

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY END OF DAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025.
We look forward to your participation!

Mary Pattillo
ABS Membership Chair

09/11/2025

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!

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