Extended 90 min

To Be Young, Gifted, and Black: A Tribute to Black Intelligence and Creativity

Friday, November 14, 2025

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 320/321

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary, Professionals

Corey J. Gray

Primary Academy Teacher
Resurgence Hall Charter School
College Park, Georgia, United States
Donna Y. Ford, Ph.D.

Professor
Ohio State University
Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States
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Tarek C. Grantham

Professor
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia, United States
Gilman W. Whiting, Ph.D.

Professor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Joy L. Davis, Ph.D.

Core Faculty
Bridges Graduate School for Cognitive Diversity in Education
Walkerton, Virginia, United States

Welcome to the premiere of The Young, Gifted, and Black Talk Show! Today, we celebrate Black brilliance and creativity in gifted education with legends like Dr. Martin D. Jenkins, Dr. Mary M. Frasier, Dr. E. Paul Torrance, and Dr. Lillian S. Proctor. Get ready for games, deep conversations with today's scholars, and fresh perspectives as we honor the past to inspire the future!

Opportunity & Access Track - Sponsored by Multi-Health Systems, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

Examine the life and groundbreaking scholarship of the founding figures in Black intelligence and creativity.
Apply foundational frameworks and theories developed by these pioneers to modern instructional practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Access actionable resources designed to inspire and guide research focused on special populations within GATE.