Call for book chapters: Black Writeousness: Power in the pen (Vol. 1)

BISOC: Educational Liberation in the 21st Century. Edited by KBradford Humphrey, Ed.D. & Alicia Darian, Ed.D.

Book Overview:

For generations, educational systems have acted as both places of opportunity and exclusion, often simultaneously—an unavoidable contrast. Black and Indigenous students of color (BISOC) encounter various challenges rooted in historical inequities, racial policies, ableism, classism, genderism, multilingualism, Black misandry, discrimination based on language and ethnicity, economic hardship, academic subjugation, and systemic barriers that restrict access and achievement.

BISOC: Educational Liberation in the 21st Century aims to go beyond deficit narratives and explore transformative opportunities. This edited volume encourages scholars, practitioners, educational leaders, policymakers, graduate students, community organizers, and advocates to consider ways to reimagine educational systems that foster liberation, agency, belonging, justice, and self-determination.

 Rooted in critical scholarship, culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, Dis/abilities Studies, Black educational thought, and community-centered praxis, this volume seeks to elevate the voices of those often marginalized in mainstream educational discussions. Contributors are invited to question prevailing narratives and propose innovative frameworks, research insights, policy analyses, and practical solutions to foster equitable educational futures.

Purpose of this Book:

The purpose of this volume is to:

•     Examine contemporary educational experiences of BISOC.

•     Explore the intersectionalities of BISOC within educational systems.

•     Highlight practices that foster liberation over compliance.

•     Prioritize student voices and community knowledge as valid forms of scholarship.

•     Foster critical discussions on educational equity, access, opportunity, and justice.

•     Provide practical recommendations for educators, school leaders, policymakers, and researchers.

•     Reframe educational institutions as spaces for healing, empowerment, and transformation.

•     Consider 21st-century BISOC epistemologies.

Possible Topics:

Authors may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Section I: Historical Foundations of Educational Inequity

•      Educational debt and historical oppression

•      Segregation, resegregation, and educational opportunity

•     Dis/ability exclusion and the history of special education

•      Histories of anti-Blackness and Black misandry in American schooling

•      Coloniality and educational systems

•     Historical perspectives on educational liberation movements

•      Histories of liberation propaganda

Section II: BISOC Student Experiences

•      Student voice and counternarratives

•      Black male students with dis/abilities

•      Black girls and educational justice

•      Intersectionality and educational experiences

•      LGBTQ+ BISOC in schools

•      Identity development and belonging

•      School climate and culture

•      Mental health and wellness

 Section III: Critical Frameworks for Liberation

•      Critical Race Theory

•      DisCrit

•      Intersectionality

•      Community Cultural Wealth

•      Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

•      Culturally Responsive Teaching

•      Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy

•      Abolitionist Teaching

•      Restorative Justice

•      Radical Critical Schooling Theory (RCST)

•      Black educational thought and epistemologies

•      Anti-Blackness and Black misandry

•      Academic subjugation

 Section IV: Educational Leadership and Policy

•      Leadership for equity and justice

•      Educational policy analysis

•      Special education and IEP reform

•      Inclusive education

•      School discipline and exclusionary practices

•      Teacher preparation and professional learning

•      Educational law and civil rights protections

•      Educational accountability and systemic change

 Section V: Community, Family, and Advocacy

•       Family engagement and empowerment

•      Community-based educational initiatives

•      Faith-based educational advocacy

•      Grassroots educational movements

•      Parent activism

•      Partnerships for liberation

 Section VI: Emerging Futures

•       Artificial intelligence and educational equity

•      Digital literacy and access

•      Future directions for inclusive education

•      Postsecondary pathways and workforce equity

•      Educational innovation for BISOC communities

•      Visions of educational liberation in the 21st century

Types of Chapters Accepted

The editors welcome:

•     Empirical Research Studies

•     Qualitative Research

•     Quantitative Research

•     Mixed Methods Research

•     Narrative Inquiry

•     Autoethnography

•     Historical Analyses

•    Policy Analyses

•     Conceptual Papers

•     Literature Reviews

•     Practitioner Perspectives

•     Community-Based Scholarship

•   Graduate Student Scholarship

•     Artistic and creative collaborations

Intended Audience

 This volume is intended for:

•      Educational researchers

•      K–12 educators

•      School and district leaders

•      Special education professionals

•      Teacher preparation programs

•      Higher education faculty

•      Graduate students

•      Policymakers

•      Community advocates

•      Educational justice organizations

•      Artists/Creatives

Vision Statement

 Black Writeousness is an educational liberation platform that goes beyond simply providing access to schools; it encompasses access to humanity, dignity, opportunity, self-determination, and the amplification of voice. BISOC: Educational Liberation in the 21st Century aims to examine, explore, excavate, critique, and discover liberatory educational systems that perpetuate inequality while emphasizing scholarship and practices that foster freedom, agency, and transformative potential for upcoming generations. “Black Writeousness: Power in the pen.”

 We invite contributors to help reimagine education not as a mechanism of social reproduction, but as a pathway toward collective liberation.

Proposal Submission Guidelines:

Interested contributors should submit the following:

Chapter Proposal (500–1,000 words) that includes:  

·      Proposed chapter title

·      Purpose of chapter

·      Research questions or focus

·      Theoretical framework (if applicable)

·      Methodology (if applicable)

·      Expected contribution to the volume

Author Information

·      Name

·      Institutional affiliation

·      Position/title

·      Email address

·      Brief biography (100–150 words)

Keywords

Provide 4–6 keywords describing the chapter.

Chapter Requirements (Upon Acceptance)

•     Full chapter length: 5,000–8,000 words

•   APA 7th Edition formatting

•     Original unpublished work

•    Inclusive and accessible language

•     Scholarly references required

Important Possible Dates:

• Proposal Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: November 15, 2026

• Full Chapter Submission: March 1, 2027

• Peer Review Feedback: May 1, 2027

• Final Chapter Submission: July 1, 2027

• Anticipated Publication: Fall 2027

 Submissions should be sent to the editors KBradford Humphrey, Ed.D. & Alicia Darian, Ed.D.: blackwriteousness1llc@gmail.com