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The BLACK DOCTORS TALK Podcast       |
Who we areThe Black Doctoral Network (BDN) is a non-profit organization that cultivates multidisciplinary intellectual capital and supports the next generation of scholars. It promotes intellectual curiosity and transformative research, and serves as a bridge between scholars, disciplines, academic universities, and the community, as well as connecting higher education with corporate America. |
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11 Years and Running
34K Interconnected Scholars
Evidence Based Practitioners |
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THE BDN MISSIONThe Black Doctoral Network's mission is to support and promote the academic and professional success of Black scholars and educators through networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities |
THE BDN VISIONThe Black Doctoral Network envisions a world where Black scholars are fully represented, supported, and celebrated in higher education and academia. We envision a community of scholars who are empowered to achieve their full potential, to make meaningful contributions to their fields, and to create positive social change through their research and professional endeavors. We see a future where Black scholars are valued for their unique perspectives and experiences, and where they are provided with the resources and support, they need to succeed at every stage of their academic and professional careers. Through our collective efforts, we will work to create a more just and equitable society for all Black people. |
BDN VALUESThe Black Doctoral Network values the promotion and support of excellence and diversity in graduate education, research, and scholarship among Black scholars. We believe in the importance of fostering a community of scholars who are committed to advancing knowledge and creating positive social change through their research and professional endeavors. Additionally, the organization values the cultivation of mentorship and networking opportunities for Black scholars at all levels of their academic and professional careers. |
SCHOLARS CALL BDN "HOME"By providing a common space for multiple disciplines and fields, BDN accomplishes a unification of both scholars and practitioners with distinct perspectives that enables people with varying expertise to network, collaborate, and discover. We continue to challenge the persistent negative stereotypes of black achievement, to answer the call for diversity in university and professional organizations, while bridging the gap between academic theory and the real world. |
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Applying Research and Transforming Communities | Tuesday, June 19-22 2025 New York, New YorkAdvancing Equity Through the Professoriate Pipeline: Building the Next Generation of Scholars, Leaders, and ChangemakersThe Black Doctoral Network is proud to host a special invite-only conference in New York City from June 19–22, 2025, at 115 Broadway, New York, NY. Titled “Advancing Equity Through the Professoriate Pipeline: Building the Next Generation of Scholars, Leaders, and Changemakers,” this gathering will convene university leaders, emerging scholars, and academic professionals for a focused dialogue on strengthening the pathway to faculty leadership—especially for those from historically underrepresented communities in higher education. This intimate, high-impact convening will offer space for strategic conversation, collaboration, and action. We are honored to confirm your participation in the following sessions. |
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Work that speaks for itself. |
Let’s talk about your futureThrough the intergenerational structure of mentorship and networking, we create a pipeline of excellence from professors to graduate students to college students. BDN leverages the personal interest and energy of members of exceptional scholars into a collaborative, functional community. |
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