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Winter 2025 News

A digital illustration of a man with his hand on his chin, set against a warm-toned background. Text includes a call for submissions for African Voices Magazine, focusing on art, fiction, and essays. Deadline: April 11. Featuring a quote about the significance of art by Harry Belafonte.

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 essays championing social justice and human rights issues as well as personal revelations on how Belafonte’s life impacted you.

Please use the Call for Submissions link above for further details.
The submissions deadline is April 11, 2025.

Our latest issue and access to our first archival edition are available.

More good news to come soon!

peace and blessings,
Carolyn
Executive Director
African Voices

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