[Air-L] Three weeks to submit to ICA 2026 Pre-Conference "Rethinking Global Discourses of Racial Inequality"

[yossi david]

We invite submissions for the in-person pre-conference titled, “Rethinking
Global Discourses of Racial Inequality,” at ICA 2026, jointly organized by
the Language & Social Interaction (LSI), Intercultural Communication (ICC),
and Ethnicity & Race in Communication (ERIC) divisions.

This pre-conference responds to the current global moment, marked by
intersecting discourses of racism, resistance, justice, and
empowerment. Across societies, renewed attention to racial inequalities has
sparked calls to reimagine the conceptual and methodological tools we use
to study how race is constituted, normalized, and contested
in communication practices.

Our aim is to create an interdisciplinary and supportive space where
all participants (particularly students and early-career scholars) can
share their work, receive constructive feedback, and build networks
for collaboration across divisions and disciplines. By bringing
together scholars from LSI, ICC, and ERIC, we seek to advance
cross-divisional dialogue and develop innovative approaches to
understanding and transforming global discourses of race and inequality.

Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions that address, but are not limited to, the
following areas:

   *     Interactional and discursive constructions of race, racism, and
     racial difference

   *     Cross-cultural and intercultural dimensions of racism, privilege,
     and power

   *     Global and transnational perspectives on racial inequality and
justice

   *     Communication practices of resistance, solidarity, and empowerment

   *     Methodological innovations for studying race, discourse, and
inequality

   *     Racialization in digital, mediated, and algorithmic spaces

   *     Intersectional analyses of race, ethnicity, language, and culture

Submission Guidelines
Abstract length: 300–500 words (excluding references)
Format: Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact information.
Eligibility: We particularly encourage submissions from graduate
students and early-career scholars.

Submit abstracts to: https://forms.gle/5gBryK9Vp6nC7BHJ7
<https://forms.gle/5gBryK9Vp6nC7BHJ7>.


Timeline:
Deadline for abstract submission: February 15, 2026
Acceptance notifications: March 15, 2026
Deadline for registration (Registration fee: 85 USD): 15 April
2026 (includes snacks + lunch)
Preconference: 4 June 2026

For any inquiries, please email: Natasha.Shrikant at colorado.edu
<mailto:Natasha.Shrikant at colorado.edu>


Pre-Conference Format

The pre-conference will feature interactive paper sessions,
mentored feedback, and roundtable discussions to facilitate meaningful
engagement among participants and mentors. Our goal is to provide a
collegial environment that encourages intellectual exchange, collaboration,
and
mentorship.

Location: Conference Hotel, Cape Town

Organizing Committee

Natasha Shrikant Natasha.Shrikant at colorado.edu (Chair, Language & Social
Interaction)
Godfried Asante gasante at sdsu.edu (Chair,
Intercultural Communication Division)
Yossi David davidyossi4 at gmail.com (Chair,
Ethnicity & Race in Communication)

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*Yossi David, Ph.D.*
Senior Lecturer
The Lab for Media and Social BIAS Research
The Department of Communication Studies
The Data Science Research Center (DSRC)
Chair, Ethnicity and Race in Communication (ERIC), International
Communication Association (ICA)
davidyossi4 at gmail.com

Pronouns: he/him/his

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