06/07/2026
Vol. 47 of Taji Mag shines brightly with stories of Black culture, creativity, history, and resilience, all inspired by this volume’s theme: Sunburst. Like every issue before it, Vol. 47 is a collectible celebration of our community’s brilliance. The cover features the glow of Ebele Nduka captured by photographer Jay Stork. Inside you’ll find our Community Spotlight, “The Kingdom of the Happy Land: The Untold Story of a Self-Sustaining Black Community in Henderson County;” the Editor’s Pick, “MIDETUSH: Black-Owned Luxury Fashion Brand Redefining Aso-Oke and Afrocentric Design Globally;” Shauntrice Jackson’s “Exclusive: Did Critics Want Michael to Flop?;” our featured herb profile, “Mugwort: Medicinal and Spiritual Properties for Dreams, Protection, and Intuition;” Dapper Dr. Feel’s conversation with playwright Aleshea Harris in “Aleshea Harris on Channeling Rage, Myth, and Black Womanhood in Is God Is;” and “The Man Behind the King: KeiLyn Durrel Jones on Playing Bill Bray in Michael.”
Also featured is Nicole S. Palmer’s thought-provoking “Ninety-Two: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming | Part One: The Reckoning;” our Featured Artist spotlight on Craig C. The Artist; Dapper Dr. Feel’s “When Faith Meets Satire: The Book of Mormon Tests the Limits of Comedy in D.C.;” our Black Business Highlights; and so much more. Vol. 47 is a radiant reminder that Black stories continue to illuminate the world, one page at a time.