Teaching Black History Conference
Each year, the Teaching Black History conference, our signature event, convenes hundreds of teachers to learn the best curricular and instructional practices surrounding Black history education. We host expert speakers and entertainment, but the stars of the conference are our teachers. Each conference session is led by a classroom teacher who shares their Black history strategies. The sessions are interactive, so participants will have hands-on experiences to bring to their classrooms. We welcome community educators, parents, school-aged students, librarians, museum curators and anyone who loves to learn about Black history. Attendees are eligible for 24 professional development credits.
2025 Conference Theme
In 2025, the conference theme is Black Boy Joy, Black Girl Magic: The History of Black Childhoods. Join us as we delve into the rich and powerful narratives of Black childhoods, highlighting the joy, resilience and brilliance that have shaped generations. Educators, historians and advocates are invited to engage in meaningful discussions and transformative learning experiences that honor the past and illuminate the path forward.
Mark Your Calendars
The conference will be held over three days:
July 25-27, 2025
Information is being added daily. Please check back frequently to keep up with the most current developments.
Center Director and Conference Leader
LaGarrett King
LaGarrett J. King, PhD joined the University at Buffalo’s Graduate School of Education in January 2022 as an associate professor of social studies education. He was previously the Isabella Wade Lyda and Paul Lyda Professor of Education at the University of Missouri. He received his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin after an eight-year teaching career in Georgia and Texas. His primary research interest examines the teaching and learning of Black history in schools and society. He also researches critical theories of race, teacher education and curriculum history.
Contact: lagarret@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2455
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Conference Dates
Three Days
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
(Times are flexible and may be subject to change)
This event is in person all three days.
Pricing:
Researchers/Teachers/Educators - $125 per person
College Student -With School ID- $50 per person
High School Student-With School ID- $0 per person
Key Information
Location of the Conference
University at Buffalo (Downtown Campus)
955 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Hotel Blocks
Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown
25 High Street | Buffalo, New York 14203
(877) 999-3223
Code: 072425TEA
Must book by June 24, 2025
Rate: $126.00/night
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
10 Lafayette Square | Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 848-1000
Code: UBTBH
Must book by July 1, 2025
Rate: $139.00/night
Black History & Racial Literacy Writing Retreat
This year's conference will include the opportunity to participate in a writing retreat. This two‐day session is for researchers and scholars who are interested in writing collaborations around Black history and race research.
Price: $75/person
Dates: July 23-24, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Questions?
Contact LaGarrett King at lagarret@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2455
Social Studies Curriculum Coordinators Retreat
This two-day retreat will include will include presentations by social studies coordinators about developing Black history and racial literate curriculum. Each day will also include collaborative planning sessions.
Price: $125/person
Dates: July 23-24, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Questions?
Contact LaGarrett King at lagarret@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2455
