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The special issue will explore contemporary challenges and opportunities in Birth-12 and higher education, with a particular focus on the critical role HBCUs play in preparing educators and shaping the future of Black
education.
Through diverse contributions, including empirical research articles, theoretical and conceptual ideas, policy discussions, personal narratives, and more, we aim to celebrate Rufus E. Clement’s, legacy as the longest-serving president of the Atlanta University System and the first elected African American member of the Atlanta Board of Education following Reconstruction. We do so while advancing the discourse on the enduring importance and future innovation of HBCUs.
About Phylon
Founded in 1940 by W.E.B. Du Bois at Atlanta University, Phylon: The Clark Atlanta University Review of Race and Culture has long served as a pioneering platform for the scholarly exploration of race, culture, and social justice. Originally established to amplify voices addressing the struggles and triumphs of Black communities, Phylon became a cornerstone for critical discourse during the civil rights movement and beyond. Over the decades, it has published influential works in sociology, history, education, and the arts, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on issues affecting people of African descent globally.
Today, Phylon remains an essential academic resource, continuing its legacy of advancing intellectual thought on race and culture.
Today, Phylon remains an essential academic resource, continuing its legacy of advancing intellectual thought on race and culture.
Guest Editors in Service,
Dr. Michael J. Seaberry, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Dean and Professor, School of Education
Dr. Daniel Teodorescu, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Accreditation
Dr. Kristian Douglas, Program Director and Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and
Instruction
Topics to Consider (but not limited to):
Submissions should address one or more of the following themes, with a focus on how HBCUs contribute to the development of educators and educational equity:
• Rufus E. Clement’s impact on the Atlanta University System and his enduring legacy in
Black education
• Equity in funding and resources for HBCUs and Birth-12 schools that serve
predominantly Black students
• Culturally responsive pedagogy in HBCU teacher training programs
• Leadership and governance within HBCUs
• The role of HBCUs in producing Black educators for Birth-12 and higher education
institutions
• Policies affecting Black student success and persistence
• Innovative practices in community engagement and partnership with HBCUs
• Strategies for sustaining and growing HBCUs amidst evolving educational challenges
Submission Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished work that aligns with the special issue’s theme and contributes to the understanding and advancement of HBCU education. Submissions from scholars, practitioners, community stakeholders, graduate researchers and undergraduate researchers are welcomed.
All manuscripts must adhere to Chicago Author-Date style formatting.
Abstracts should be no more than 400 words.
Full manuscripts will be between 4,000-6,000 words.
Author Bio/Contact should be uploaded in a separate file.
All proposals and submissions should be formatted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Tentative Timeline
• Proposals/Abstracts (400-words max) Due: February 23, 2025 (WEB DuBois Birth Date)
• Authors Notified of Acceptance: March 23, 2025
• Full Manuscripts Due: July 27, 2025
• Publication: December 2025 (In celebration of Rufus E. Clement’s birthday and his
election to the Atlanta Board of Education on December 2, 1953)
Submission Instructions
To submit a proposal/abstract (400-words max), direct all inquiries to Dr. Michael J. Seaberry at mseaberry@cau.edu.
Include “Phylon Special Issue” in the subject of your email.