NAACFRC Emerging Scholars, doctoral and medical students who have been mentored by NAACFRC co-investigators share their research in early care and education and the well-being of African American children and families. There are five emerging scholar presentations: 1) “Peering Through the Lens: Demographic Realities of Black Households During the Pandemic”, Breanna Chachere, MPH 2) “Racial Identity Development of Black Young Children: The Relationships Between Teachers and Families”, Amber B. Sansbury-Scott, PhD Candidate 3) “Reentry Challenges and Barriers for Black Families in Georgia and Louisiana”, Anthony Lizarraga, Doctoral Student 4) “The Day That My Life Changed: Exploring How Black Fathers’ Stories Make Meaning of Paternal Identity Development”, Aremu Mbande Smith, Doctoral Student 5) “Digital Familism: Momentary Links between Digital and In-Person Interactions with Parents and Siblings, and Adolescents’ Effect during COVID-19”, Shedrick Garrett, MA, Ford Predoctoral and NSF Graduate Research Fellow