I don’t think Love and Resilience are the same. But they inform one another. Love makes resilience possible and resilience is how we survive these times. The more we love, (whether it be other humans, trees…
In honor of the beloved Claudia Whittingham, watch tributes from her family and friends from a special memorial held on May 2, 2025 and then read a personal tribute from Sandrine Dupiton.
by Lora René Tucker INTERVIEW WITH CHIP WILLIFORD, SUFFOLK COUNTY NY’S FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN POET LAUREATE We wanted to meet face-to-face, but the weather report for the day we scheduled was predicting rain. That past week Mother Nature couldn’t decide whether to tease us…
These are challenging times. It feels like we are at war within our own country. The emotional fatigue feels never-ending. It’s times like these when I look to poetry to help me get reconnected to a sense of love for self, for family, for community, for the world…
Call for Submissions Dear AV Family Member, In 2027, African Voices will celebrate our 35th Anniversary of sharing our stories, literature and culture. We are seeking your stories, poems and art for special editions of our literary magazine. More good news to come soon! peace and blessings,CarolynExecutive DirectorAfrican Voices We use Submittable to accept and…
At African Voices, we believe art and photography are powerful tools for telling the stories that shape our world. Through the Art & Photo Essays section, we shine a light on the beauty, resilience, and creativity of communities across the African diaspora and beyond. For decades, photographers and artists from the African diasporic community have…
BOOK REVIEW by Melinda Wheeler, MLIS When you think of the term self-care for women, it’s not just about biweekly trips to the local hair and salon, or a night of binge-watching shows or movies on Netflix. Self-Care should not only be about the physical activities we do for ourselves, to disconnect, to relieve stress,…
Call for Submissions Dear AV Family Member, Twenty-twenty-five is the time of action! We’re elated to have award-winning artist/author Keisha-Gaye Anderson join our editorial team as a guest editor for our Summer/Fall 2025 issue. Our special issue will focus on the artistry and activism of the late Harry Belafonte. We’re seeking art, poetry, fiction and…
BOOK REVIEW by Debbie A. Officer While most people might never get to travel through some of the world’s most sacred and holy lands, traversing these spaces through the lens of an expert is the ultimate journey. Award-winning photographer, Chester Higgins has created not only a work of art, but many portable moments of quiet…
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