Slave Dwelling Project Conference Focuses on Black Resistance in North Charleston
The 9th Slave Dwelling Project (SDP) Conference is being held in North Charleston, SC, with a central theme of "Black resistance." The event features historian and educator Kellie Carter Jackson as the keynote speaker, who will discuss her work on…
Charleston, SC, September 24, 2026 —
North Charleston, SC – The 9th annual Slave Dwelling Project (SDP) Conference has commenced in North Charleston, South Carolina, centering its proceedings on the theme of “Black resistance.” This gathering aims to explore and disseminate scholarly work related to the history and experiences of enslaved people, with a particular emphasis on acts of defiance and resilience.
A key highlight of the conference is the keynote address delivered by Kellie Carter Jackson, a distinguished historian and educator. Dr. Jackson is scheduled to present her extensive research and insights into the history of Black resistance. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the strategies, challenges, and impacts of resistance throughout various periods of American history.
Beyond the keynote session, the conference agenda features a series of academic presentations. These sessions are dedicated to colonial-era scholarship, focusing on the lives and histories of people of African descent. Presentations will cover scholarship pertaining not only to South Carolina but also to other colonies, offering a broader perspective on the foundational elements of African American history and culture.
The Slave Dwelling Project, an organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the historical structures where enslaved people lived, organizes this annual conference. The event serves as a vital platform for scholars, educators, and the public to engage with critical historical narratives and to foster a more comprehensive understanding of the past. The theme of “Black resistance” underscores the agency and multifaceted ways enslaved individuals and their descendants asserted their humanity and fought for freedom and equality against oppressive systems.
Details regarding the specific academic topics presented and the names of all participating scholars were not immediately available. The conference is expected to foster dialogue and provide new perspectives on the ongoing study of slavery and its legacies.
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