African Market Place at the State of the Black World Conference IV – Nov 2016

The Institute of the Black World (IBW) invites you to be a part of one of the most historic gatherings of people of African descent in the 21st Century – State of the Black World Conference IV (SOBWC IV). Please join us November 16 – 20, 2016 at SOBWC IV, which is dedicated to the memory of the brilliant poet, playwright and political activist Amiri Baraka, in Newark, NJ, where his son the Honorable Ras Baraka is Mayor.

The conference theme is It’s Nation Time … Again and the event will include sessions and discussions on the State of Emergency in Black America characterized by persistent joblessness, poverty, economic underdevelopment, inferior education, health disparities, police occupation and repression, racially-biased criminal justice policies, mass incarceration of Black people and much, much more.

In the spirit of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), the IBW African Market Place will be comprised of businesses owned by our people for our people. However, the Market Place will be in a prime spot in the lobby of one of Newark’s leading hotels located in the center of the city. Foot traffic will be optimum and shoppers will include not just conference attendees but also hotel guests and members of the community.

We hope to see you all, sellers, shoppers and conference attendees, as we celebrate our culture and businesses. Sign up now to take advantage of the substantial Early Bird Discount and save $100.

Cost Per Space

Early RegistrationDeadline: Fri Sept 16, 2016

$ 300

Five (5) Days
  • Space dimensions: 10ft x 10ft booth
  • Merchants will be provided with 1 one (1) table and two (2) chairs

General Registration

$ 400

Five (5) Days
  • Space dimensions: 10ft x 10ft booth
  • Merchants will be provided with 1 one (1) table and two (2) chairs

Market Place Hours

Set-up Day: Wednesday, November 16, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Day 1: Wednesday, November 16, 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Day 2: Thursday, November 17, 9:00am – 10:00pm

Day 3: Friday, November 18, 9:00am – 10:00pm

Day 4: Saturday, November 19, 9:00am – Midnight

Day 5: Sunday, November 20, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Market Place Location

IBW State of the Black World Conference IV - Nov. 16 - 20, 2016

Robert Treat Best Western Plus
50 Park Pl., Newark, NJ 07102

Room Rates: 119.00 per night single or double – Limited number of rooms, first come, first served. Complimentary Breakfast included and Free parking included
Call for Reservations: 973.622.1000
IBW Discount Code: 7228.

IBW State of the Black World Conference IV - Nov. 16 - 20, 2016

Double Tree Hilton Newark Airport
128 Frontage Rd., Newark, NJ 07114

Room Rate: 139.00 per night, single or double. Free shuttle to the Conference provided.
Call for Reservations: 800.222.8733
IBW Discount Code: SOBWC

Vendors Apply Here

Complete this form to apply for space to sell your products at the African Market Place at SOBWC-IV. Payment WILL NOT be collected at this point. You will receive registration and payment instructions after your application has been reviewed and space availability has been confirmed.

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