Nashville Conference on African-American History and Culture

02/26/2026

Did you miss the 2026 conference? If so, no worries as we recorded the entire event. Check out the full video on YouTube at the link below, and we hope to see you next year!

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02/20/2026

We could not be more grateful to everyone who attended and otherwise supported last Friday's 45th annual Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture! As always, a huge thanks to Tennessee State University, our co-sponsors who provide event space and other support. We had several wonderful presenters, musical guests, and community organizations in attendance which made for a dynamic and inspirational atmosphere. Video of the full conference will be available soon, so check back soon. Conference profiles and presenter information is posted on our website at www.NCAAHC.org.

Thanks to all, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2027!

02/05/2026

EDIT: in-person attendance for the Conference is now SOLD OUT and we will not be able to take any walk-in registrations tomorrow. You may still register online for the the virtual conference, and as always we will post the full video on the YouTube following the Conference. Thank you!

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We can't wait to see you next week at the 45th annual Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture at TSU's historic Avon Williams campus! Registration is still open and you can attend virtually or in person. We have a packed program of speakers and entertainers--hope you can join us for a great day!

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01/12/2026

We have so many stellar presenters and sessions planned for the 2026 conference--come out and join us on Friday, February 13th at Tennessee State University's Avon Williams Campus! Online attendance option and student rates available. Check out our lineup below.🤩 Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Z7UbV4.

➡️Searching for the Enslaved: Research into the Enslaved Families at Sunnyside in Nashville, Dr. Tara Mitchell Mielnik, Cumberland University

➡️Stories in Stone: Documenting the Enslaved Workers at the Tennessee State Capitol, Jeff Sellers, Tennessee State Museum

➡️Promise Land: From the Fiery Furnace to the Promise Land, Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr., Tennessee State University, and Serina Gilbert, Promise Land Heritage Association

➡️Zora’s Sojourn in Tennessee, Glenda Alvin, Tennessee State University

➡️Performance #1: Preview Performance of Over My Head: Sacred Sounds of the American South, W. Crimm Singers, ensemble-in-residence, Tennessee State University

➡️The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers, Cheryl McKissack Daniel, McKissack & McKissack

➡️A White Southern Church (Mis)remembers Slavery: Truth and Fiction in the 1929 Centennial History of Christ Church, Dr. Daniel Schafer, Belmont University

➡️Performance #2: MD and Cobalt Blue

➡️Come As You Are, Hoods Not Required: The 1942 Lynching of James Edward Person in Edgar County, Illinois, Renatto V. Carr, McKendree University

➡️The Pearl High Experience: Something Money Cannot Buy, Rev. Troy Merritt, Saint Paul AME Church

EVENT OVERVIEW:   On Friday, February 13, 2026, join Tennessee State University’s College of…

12/26/2025

📣Exciting news--registration is now open for the 45th annual Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture! We hope you will join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Tennessee State University's Avon Williams campus for this beloved day-long event. The conference will run from 9:00am-4:00pm and this year's program is packed with eight thoughtful presentations plus musical entertainment from the W. Crimm Singers and MD and Cobalt Blue. ✨

Pre-registration is only $30 and includes a catered lunch, parking pass, printed conference materials, and access to the day-long event. Registration from February 1-11 is $35. Virtual or student attendance is only $20. Visit our Eventzilla page for the full program and to purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/4997c5n.

Happy Holidays, and we can't wait to see everyone in February!

EVENT OVERVIEW:   On Friday, February 13, 2026, join Tennessee State University’s College of…

12/08/2025

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Nashville Conference on African American History & Culture

Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 13, 2026 for the 45th annual Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture! The event program and registration details will be shared in late December 2025 or early January 2026. Both in-person (at Tennessee State University's Avon Williams Campus) and virtual attendance options will be available. Pre-registration is $30 and standard registration is $35, which includes a catered lunch, printed materials, and attendance for the day-long event. To receive e-mail updates on the conference, please contact [email protected].

Be sure to check out the conference website (www.ncaahc.org) for additional content, including the Profiles book, video of past conferences, and other archival items. We can't wait to see you!