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Calling All Black Contributing Writers

There are about twenty of you interested in writing this year for Blackstack, but there's always room for more so here's some topics and instructions to…

Feb 24 •

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Black Girls Aren't Fast.

Unspoken truths about labeling our Black girls and policing their femininity before they can explore it themselves. Don't walk like that or wear that…

Jun 7 •

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A Family Who Prays Together Stays Together.

Can I pray with you for a minute?

Jun 1 •

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Behind the Magazine: Community

Community is my favorite section because it came together from Community Day submissions, Black hair stories, Lovestack, and a true sense of what…

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Black Culture Cannot Be Silenced

I asked the community earlier this year, why do you write? After months of ongoing submissions answering the question it's safe to say Black authors are…

May 20 •

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Most Popular

Ever been told "You're Not Black Enough"?

Mar 27 • Blackstack, Maya Jeanne, and Satnam

Writing is a revolutionary act.

Apr 19 • Blackstack, Revolutionary Rich, and Jacquie Verbal

Sampling is a form of preservation.

Mar 8 • Blackstack, Laurence Morreale, and Jacquie Verbal

Black Girls Aren't Fast.

Jun 7 • Blackstack, RyansOasis, and Jacquie Verbal

Magazine

Behind the Magazine: Community

Community is my favorite section because it came together from Community Day submissions, Black hair stories, Lovestack, and a true sense of what…

May 25 •

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Behind the Magazine: Legacy

Our legacy will be preserved, and that was my only mission with this publication. We are built to last generations to come, Black Legacy is Blackstack.

May 14 •

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Open Submission: Mother’s Day Edition

“Yeah, this one right here goes out to all the baby’s mama, mamas, mamas’ mamas, baby mamas’ mamas.” Yeah if you got a Black one of them this one is for…

Apr 17 •

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Graeme Seabrook

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Calling All Black Contributing Writers

There are about twenty of you interested in writing this year for Blackstack, but there's always room for more so here's some topics and instructions to…

Feb 24 •

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Town Hall Newsletter: February

Personal conversation with the community about the next steps with the magazine print distribution, contributing writers for new articles, and yes, I do…

Feb 21 •

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Black Reads

Black Reads: Writers Circle Edition

The Blackstack OG’s might remember our Black Reads newsletter, but for those that are new this is an intentional curation of Black writers work …

Apr 13 •

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Black Reads: Spooky Edition

No need to ring my doorbell - here is your treat sent straight to your inbox!

Oct 31, 2024 •

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Black Reads: Issue 008

More Black hair stories hitting your inbox to enjoy but Black Reads edition!

Sep 28, 2024 •

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Black Reads: Issue 007

This might be my favorite Black Reads newsletter to date! Yes girl, it’s that good!

Aug 24, 2024 •

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Black Reads: Issue 006

oh, this issue is a whole vibe!

Aug 17, 2024 •

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Black Reads: Issue 005

Today is a great day to be inspired. Here's a collection of Black Reads to get your creative thoughts flowing or to enjoy this morning with your coffee.

Aug 10, 2024 •

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Recommendations

Four Corners Astrology

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LaChelle Rising

LaChelle Rising

LaChelle Chrysanne

Camille

Get Untrapped

Shannon D. Smith, CPTD

The Soul Work Newsletter

The Soul Work Newsletter

Bethany Nicole

F.U.B.U. Collection

Black Hair Stories are BACK!

An original F.U.B.U. Collection series continues with Anita Baker walking right up to Karen to compliment her hair, and Yanique breaks the hair stigma…

Oct 26, 2024 •

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Reset & Rewind: A Seasonal Ode to Black Radio

Featuring a sentimental soundtrack for your fall cleaning rituals

Oct 18, 2024 •

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BlackStack's Fashion Month Mixtape

featuring 14 runway collections designed by Black folks, with music to match the sartorial vibe

Oct 9, 2024 •

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it's something about West Coast rappers.

A F.U.B.U. Collections' special collaboration with Amirah and Jacquie cultivated from a conversation in the comments section about West Coast rappers…

Sep 27, 2024 •

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BlackStack is giving the new Black Tumblr.

A lot of talk of “ex-Tumblr girls” — before Pinterest, there was Tumblr, and for me, it was the introduction to a life filled with inspiration and…

Sep 14, 2024 •

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Sunday Service Announcements

Week 25: Sunday Service Announcements

This is the last one of 2024, y'all. Thank you for one hell of a year!

Dec 29, 2024 •

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Week 24: Sunday Service Announcements

There is a strong spiritual connection to Black people and the Earth. We are the keepers of the land, we flow in harmony with nature reminding us of our…

Dec 22, 2024 •

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Qubilah Huddleston

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Week 23: Sunday Service Announcements

We must realize we deserve it all because it is ours. The way we style our hair, the way we walk and talk, the unbreakable bond that holds together our…

Dec 15, 2024 •

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Week 22: Sunday Service Announcements

I won't be before you long this week, this is for those navigating grief.

Dec 8, 2024 •

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Week 21: Sunday Service Announcements

God's got a blessing for you with your name on it, all you have to do is receive it.

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Week 20: Sunday Service Announcements

I see the testament of your perseverance, carved into the legacy of time.

Nov 17, 2024 •

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD

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Week 19: Sunday Service Announcements

“Ease on down the road, don’t you carry nothing that might be a load.”

Nov 10, 2024 •

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Week 18: Sunday Service Announcements

Oct 27, 2024 •

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November Writers Circle

The first of the month is around the corner so you know what that means.

Oct 24, 2024 •

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Week 17: Sunday Service Announcements

Sorry, not sorry, Ms. Jackson. We write to heal parts of ourselves locked away; storytelling is vulnerable to inspire others to expand, and our writings…

Oct 20, 2024 •

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Zaria Reign Arthur

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Week 16: Sunday Service Announcements

The walls are trembling. Do you hear them? The trumpet is sounding. Do you feel it? Jericho is falling.

Oct 13, 2024 •

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Najah Amatullah

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Week 15: Sunday Service Announcements

“Lord, please take this pain away,” I cry out. “Do you hear me? Please take it away. I can’t go through this again.”

Sep 29, 2024 •

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Rachel Leeke Alexis

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