Write for us.
The Black Commentator publishes guest commentary, cover stories and editorial art from writers and artists across the African World. Here's how to send us your work.
We look for sharp, well-argued commentary on economic justice, social justice and peace — writing that reports plainly and takes a clear position.
What we're looking for
- Commentary — argued from a clear point of view.
- Art, cartoons & photography — original work.
There's no minimum or maximum length — write what the piece needs. Each week, Publisher Peter Gamble selects the Cover Story from that week's commentaries, so every submission is considered for the front page.
How to Submit Your Work
- Send your piece as plain text or an attached document to the editors.
- Include a brief bio and how you'd like to be credited.
- For art, attach high-resolution files and confirm you hold the rights.
What to expect
We read everything, though we can't reply to every submission. We don't make editorial changes — we accept or reject a piece as it stands, based on whether it's a fit. We do proofread for spelling and grammar before it runs.
Rights
You keep the copyright to your work. By submitting, you grant us first publication and the right to keep the piece in our archive. See our reprint policy for republication.
Ready? Email submissions to [email protected] with "Submission" in the subject line.