Friends of ABS

Friends of ABS

Meet Our Sponsors

We’re grateful for the support of our Conference Sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please click here for more information.

Friends of ABS – Black Excellence Ambassador

William T. Grant Foundation

The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to welcome the Association of Black Sociologists to New York City for the 2026 annual meeting.

Friends of ABS – Donor

Russell Sage Foundation

Russell Sage Foundation - Supporting innovative social science research that explores cutting-edge methods, questions, and policies for the improvement of social and living conditions in the United States.

Friends of ABS – $1,000 Level

Columbia University – Department of Sociology

Columbia University Department of Sociology

CUNY Graduate Center – Ph.D. Program in Sociology

Harvard Kennedy School

Congratulations the ABS on its 56th annual conference! Wishing everyone a stimulating conference!

Northwestern – Department of Black Studies

Northwestern University’s Black Studies Department supports the 2026 ABS conference

Northwestern – Department of Sociology

Department of Sociology

Princeton University – Department of Sociology

Princeton University Department of Sociology

Rice University – Department of Sociology

RICE UNIVERSITY Department of Sociology

St. John’s University – Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The St. John's University Sociology and Anthropology Department and Institute for Critical Race & Ethnic Studies are proud to welcome our colleagues at the Association of Black Sociologists to New York City for their 2026 Annual Meetings.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Department of Sociology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Ethnography Workshop – Department of Sociology

University of Pennsylvania – Center for Africana Studies

Camille Z. Charles, Tukufu Zuberi, and Dorothy E. Roberts and the Center for Africana Studies at Penn are honored to support The Association of Black Sociologists on its 56th Annual Conference

Virginia State University – Office of the President

President Abdullah is proud to support the Association of Black Sociologists and its continued commitment to advancing scholarship, leadership, advocacy, and the study of issues impacting Black communities across the nation and the world. “As President of Virginia State University, I recognize the vital role that organizations such as the Association of Black Sociologists play in fostering critical dialogue, empowering future leaders, and advancing research that strengthens our communities. Virginia State University remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote equity, education, and social progress. It is an honor to contribute to an organization whose work continues to inspire meaningful change and intellectual excellence. We value the Association’s dedication to uplifting voices, expanding opportunities, and addressing the complex social issues that shape our society today.”

— Dr. Makola M. Abdullah
President Virginia State University

Virginia State University - President's Office

Wesleyan University – Department of Sociology

Wesleyan University logo

Friends of ABS – Coffee Break Sponsor

NYU Department of Sociology

NYU Department of Sociology support the ABS annual meeting 2026.

Friends of ABS – $500 Level

Brown University Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Brown University is proud to support The 56th Annual Conference of the Association of Black Sociologists August 6–8, 2026, New York, NY.

Cornell University – Department of Sociology

Department of Sociology at Cornell University

Dennis-Weathers Scholarship Award

Message to ABS

Continue the commitment to enrich and advance Black Sociology and Black Culture for the present generation and for future generations.

Dennis-Weathers
Scholarship Award

Imaro A. Dennis
Kimya N. Dennis
Rutledge M. Dennis
Shay T. Dennis
Zuri S. Dennis

Georgetown University – Department of Sociology

Georgetown University Department od Sociology supports the 56th annual meeting of ABS.

Georgetown University – Department of Black Studies

Georgetown University Department of Black Studies

NYU Steinhardt

NYU Steinhardt Post-graduate Studies

Dr. Bryan L. Sykes – Cornell University

Dr. Bryan L. Sykes Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and Department of Sociology Cornell University Congratulates ABS!

Tulane University – Department of Sociology

TULANE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY is a proud sponsor of the 56th Annual Association of Black Sociologists Conference

University at Buffalo Department of Sociology & Criminology

University at Buffalo Department of Sociology & Criminology - Get your PhD in Sociology

University of Chicago – Department of Sociology

University of Maryland – Department of Sociology

Virginia Tech – Department of Sociology

Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech

Friends of ABS – $250 Level

Fordham University – Department of Sociology & Anthropology

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Fordham University is honored to support our colleagues in The Association of Black Sociologists at its 56th Annual Conference in New York City, August 6-8, 2026.

Rutgers University—New Brunswick – Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Rutgers University—New Brunswick proudly supports the Association of Black Sociologists

Stony Brook University – Department of Sociology

Stony Brook University Dept. of Sociology proudly supports the mission of the Association of Black Sociologists and its commitment to advancing Black sociological scholarship.

The University of Memphis – Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at The University of Memphis is honored to support The 56th Annual Conference of the Association of Black Sociologists August 6-8, 2026, New York, NY.