Our Mothers' Gardens: The Future of Black Women's History

The 45th Anniversary Biennial Association of Black Women Historians 2024 Conference “Our Mothers’ Gardens”: The Future of Black Women’s History not only explores the next generation of Black women’s history but also the challenges of doing Black women’s history. It is an intentional space created and curated by Black women, open to our meaningful participation and leadership, and structured to support us and meet our needs. “Our Mothers’ Gardens” is an important space to produce—and sustain—Black feminist scholarship, academic professionalism, social-justice activism, and radical self-care.

Co-sponsored by the Newcomb Institute and Africana Studies Program at Tulane University, Our Mothers’ Gardens supports Black feminist methodologies; advances critical studies of race, gender, and sexuality; and aligns with the mission of our sponsors: to combat anti-Black racism, misogyny, and misogynoir. The conference also highlights two pillars of the ABWH’s mission: establishing networks for and promoting the work of those advancing Black women’s history.