30th Annual Black Women’s Conference Presents: WE ARE THE CULTURE: A Symposium on Black Girls and Girlhood

The Campbell House, Lexington – Lexington, KY
Friday and Saturday, March 7th and 8th, 2025

The 30th anniversary of the Black Women's Conference is next year, and we are celebrating Black girls and girlhood! The 2025 conference is a 2-day retreat experience packed with diverse activities.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Friday Afternoon

3:30 p.m.: Welcome

4:00 p.m.-5:15: Keynote - Ashley Greene Wade, University of Virginia

5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.: Networking

6:00 p.m.: Buses leave for UK Art Museum

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Exhibit and Reception at UK Art Museum

Saturday, March 8, 2025

9:00 a.m.: Buffet Breakfast

9:45 a.m.: Welcome

10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: Morning Keynote - Kyra Gaunt, University of Albany

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Creativity as Theory/Methods Workshop, Set I

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch & Play -- short film screening/discussion and hand clapping games

1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Creativity as Theory/Methods Workshops, Set II

2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Final Keynote -- Régine Jean-Charles, Northeastern University

4:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks