Manifesto for Black Futures will explore the multiplicities and power of Black lives, what Black futures look like, and how we can continue creating spaces celebrating the richness of Black lives.  Novelist and screenwriter Catherine Johnson has been commissioned to write the manifesto, and artist Michael Salu has been commissioned to produce an artistic response to the manifesto, which will be revealed after the manifesto address. Curator Debo Amon will lead the roundtable discussion post address and art reveal. Speakers include: Catherine Johnson has been published for over thirty years. Her books for young readers have won awards, including Young…

BBC Africa Spotlights Emi Mahmoud’s Poem on the War in Sudan.In the BBC Africa interview, Mahmoud notes that she has lost seven of her family members in the conflict in Sudan over the past year. Last week alone, she lost four more. She remarks, “This is one of the biggest wars and crises of our times and it’s going completely unnoticed.”

Global Black Women’s Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize

In our continuing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work be it poetry, prose, or other related arts in May 2024. These callouts are divided into education (MFAs, Fellowships, residencies), opportunity hubs, journals, and prizes. If you have any callouts, please share in the comments. Education (MFAs, Fellowships, residencies). Opportunity hubs Literary magazines/journals/anthologies/manuscripts Publishers Prizes and competitions

Call for Participation: Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra 2024 Pa Gya! A Literary Festival, Ghana’s premier celebration of literary arts, returns for another immersive three-day journey into the world of stories, creativity, and cultural exchange. This dynamic festival brings together book readings, launches, engaging talks, captivating performances, theatre showcases, exhibitions, a vibrant book market, and much more. Over the years, Pa Gya! has fostered meaningful collaborations with writers, publishers, academics, artists, and cultural institutions from across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and North America. Its rich tapestry of events and participants highlights the festival’s mission to be a…