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Welcome to The lab!
A Third Space and Think Tank for Black Women
The Lab is a global community and research-driven ecosystem designed to support belonging, motivation, and aligned growth. What began as a digital gathering has evolved into a network of 750+ members across North America, Africa, and Europe- building, thinking, and healing together.
We've Moved
We've expanded and so has our digital home. To explore upcoming events, research, partnerships, and ways to get involved, visit our new website.
Our Projects
The Lab is actively engaged in several research and writing initiatives. We recently had two proposals accepted for the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles (April 8–12, 2026) , one proposal for the Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) in Baltimore Maryland (April 11-14, 2026), and one proposal accepted for the Women on the Water (WOW) Research Conference Cruise (May 25-29, 2026):
- The Lab: Building Belonging and Motivation for Black Women in Higher Education
- The Lab: A Collaborative Autoethnography on Building a Peer Support System for Black Women Scholars
- From TikTok to Think Tank: The Lab as Digital Praxis for Black Women Scholarship
These projects examine the lived experiences of Black women scholars and reimagine how belonging, motivation, and community care shape academic success and well-being.
Members of The Lab are currently developing manuscripts, books, and multimedia projects that disrupt traditional academic norms and center Black women’s wisdom as a catalyst for liberation and epistemic justice. Our work amplifies voice, creates spaces for healing, and advances culturally grounded understandings of knowledge, wellness, and community.
Upcoming Events
Connect With Us
Whether you’re interested in joining our co-working sessions, collaborating on research, facilitating classes and workshops, or exploring consulting and speaking opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out, share your story, and let’s build together.