Ujima Men's Collective Abstract Submission Form

We assume that the submission of this abstract implies the transfer of copyright information for our program guide. The final decision on the presentation placement with track and level will be at the discretion of the Ujima Advisory Committee. For more conference information, contact conference@ujimamen.net or 954-533-9139.

Session Categories
The workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, videos, skits, or poster presentations should enhance skills for the delivery of programs, implementing interventions, describing community-based programs or effective interventions, and describing a particular model or method that would apply to one of the five tracks:

Leadership - Workshops focus on building leaders within the Black same gender loving community.
Advocacy - Workshops encourage us to address issues paramount in our Black same-gender loving community.
Relationships - Workshops address issues about relationships with partners, friends, family, and colleagues.
Spirituality - Workshops address issues about Black same-gender loving men, their spirituality, and sexuality.
Health & Wellness - Workshops address issues specific to men concerning their sexual orientation.

Abstract Outline/Checklist
1. Track category and topic description (Description of process, method, model, or session intervention)
2. List topics for the workshop or roundtable
3. Learning objectives
4. Solutions, methods, models, or examples
5. Presentation format (Will the session be an interactive workshop or roundtable? What interactive strategies will the workshop or roundtable include? Interactive examples: role-play, small group activity, lecture, etc.)

Submission of an abstract implies a commitment to be present at the Ujima Men’s Conference. Popular sessions may run concurrently, and some presenters may repeat their sessions to reach the widest possible audience.
Abstract selection criteria include the relevance to your selected track (i.e. Leadership, Advocacy, Relationships, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness), the level of interest expected in the proposed session, and the overall clarity of the abstract. Please include a brief bio and a recent photo for our program guide.

Abstract submission forms should be sent to the Ujima Men’s Collective office by 5:00 p.m. EST on August 1, 2025. Those who submit abstracts will receive an e-mail and/or a phone confirmation.

Presenters will receive an abstract notification status e-mail no later than August 15, 2025. The Ujima Men’s Collective is unable to provide abstract status by phone. Only the first author will receive the notification. Please notify your co-authors of the status of the abstract.

Incomplete abstract submission forms will not be reviewed or considered. For your convenience, we provided a checklist of abstract submission requirements. Fill out the submission form below and will be contacted.