Conversations
Call for Conversations
“Roots to Routes – Conversations Worth Having, Shaping Caribbean Futures”
Hosted by the Conversations with the Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora (CCCD)
Conversations with the Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora invites submissions to be part of its signature monthly virtual series, “Conversations with the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora.” These vibrant gatherings—hosted online on the last Sunday of every month—offer a unique forum for meaningful dialogue that connects Caribbean people across the globe. Born in April 2022 from a vision to foster engagement and rootedness across borders, CCCD is now a growing, trans-continental platform recognized for its intellectual richness, cultural integrity, and capacity to convene diverse voices on issues of critical regional and global concern.
CCCD is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, created to impact and improve life in the Caribbean through sustainable development, life skills education, wellness initiatives, and cultural preservation. From its roots in community health outreach to bold visions like curating a pan-Caribbean cultural museum, CCCD brings people together to celebrate and advance Caribbean excellence.
Each conversation is a “digital lime”—a space where the serious and the spirited intermingle. Through diverse voices and dynamic topics, CCCD sparks substantive exchanges that nourish intellect, mobilize ideas, and amplify Caribbean stories.
📣 Why This Call?
We are seeking lead conversationalists from all walks of life who can:
- Share insights, lived experiences, and research related to Caribbean life and its global diaspora
- Foster cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational dialogue
- Inspire new thinking and collective action toward a vibrant Caribbean future
Whether your tools are data, poetry, policy, or personal narrative, your voice belongs in this conversation.
🌍 Who Can Participate?
We welcome expressions of interest from:
- Academics and students
- Community organizers and activists
- Professionals in law, health, education, and business
- Artists, creatives, and cultural workers
- Diaspora leaders and storytellers
- Anyone with an idea or experience relevant to Caribbean advancement
No formal affiliation is required—only a willingness to engage.
🎙️ Format and Frequency
- Conversations are held virtually on the last Sunday of each month
- Lead conversationalists typically speak for 15 – 20 minutes (panelists), 20 – 40 minutes (individual), followed by interactive dialogue with participants
- Presentations may be academic, artistic, anecdotal, policy-oriented, or interdisciplinary
- Sessions are recorded for CCCD archives and future dissemination (with permission)
🧭 Suggested Conversation Themes
We encourage proposals that reflect the breadth and complexity of Caribbean and diasporic life, including, but not limited to:
- Migration, Identity & Belonging
- Health, Wellness & Holistic Living
- Climate Justice & Environmental Stewardship
- Reparatory Justice, Sovereignty & Decolonial Futures
- Diaspora Engagement & Transnational Collaboration
- Caribbean Women’s Voices & Gender Equity
- Economy, Innovation & Development
- Education, Language, and Cultural Literacy
- Youth Empowerment & Intergenerational Dialogue
- Spirituality, Ritual, and Ancestral Knowledge
- Other relevant and contemporary matters
📝 How to Submit
Please send a brief proposal that includes:
- Title of your presentation
- Your name and short bio (100 words)
- A 150–250-word summary of what you would like to present
- Any audio/visual or accessibility needs
Submit proposals to: thecccd2022@gmail.com or Online Form Link
Rolling submissions encouraged. Early submission ensures a preferred month.
📅 Upcoming Dates
- Jan 25, 2026
- Feb 22, 2026
- Mar 29, 2026
- Apr 26, 2026
(and continuing monthly thereafter)
📧 Questions?
We welcome your questions or ideas—please reach out to: thecccd2022@gmail.com or send a message via the online link
Join us in building vibrant, healing, and forward-looking conversations. Whether you are rooted in the Caribbean or connected by heart and heritage, your voice belongs here.