About AFRICAN VOICES
“When African Voices came on the scene thirty years ago, it was like a refreshing new voice in the literary and cultural magazine world. From the start, what attracted writers like me to this organization was its wide scope, its vision of embracing and being open to artists from the African Diaspora. At the root of African Voices’ mission is a strong foundation on being connected to the community it represents. This has allowed readers and art aficionados to not only grow with artists and writers here in North America, but enjoy the work of artists and writers from around the world…As the book review editor, I feel tremendous pride being part of the AV team.”
— Debbie A. Officer, Book Review Editor
African Voices Communications, Inc., a non-profit arts organization, is dedicated to fostering cultural understanding through art, literature and film.
Founded in 1992, our mission is carried out through public programs, arts appreciation and the publication of African Voices magazine. The magazine plays a pivotal role in helping writers and visual artists establish careers in art and publishing. Our writers have published work in poetry and fiction anthologies while others have completed novels and memoirs. The magazine reaches 38,000+ followers via our websites and social media network. African Voices has earned national respect among the literary community for publishing excellent fiction, poetry and artwork.
Spelman College, one of the nation’s oldest Black women universities, has acquired African Voices’ arts collection. In 2022, African Voices received the National Endowment for the Arts – American Rescue Plan grant to support our services to community and artists.
OUR ORIGIN STORY
Over the past 30 years, African Voices has published the works of over 4,500+ emerging artists of color and presented more than 10,500 community programs to expand access to the arts. Each year, African Voices provides artistic services to 5,000 artists of color and young people throughout New York City and the tri-state area.
GET IN TOUCH
For more information on African Voices call 212-865-2982 or send us a message using our contact form.
African Voices is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts – American Rescue Plan, New York States Council on the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, West Harlem Development Corporation, New York Community Trust, Roy Wilkins Found in New York Community Trust, Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Council of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), Amazon Literary Partnerships – CLMP, The Tom Detwiler Foundation and NYC Council members Farah Louis and Crystal Hudson
African Voices has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community for its dedication to celebrating diverse artistic expressions. Readers and artists alike commend the magazine for providing a platform that highlights underrepresented voices in literature, visual arts, and film. Many appreciate the inclusive nature and quality of the content, which fosters a sense of connection and pride within the community
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