Universal Africana Literary Arts Movement

08/16/2025

08/15/2025

SUCCESS!!! Congrats to all of the contributors!!! :-)

COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE MADE IT!
4 Pages 16 Bars: A Visual Mixtape Vol. 10 – Unbelievable is fully funded!

The 4 Pages 16 Bars anthology series is the culmination of many dreams I’ve had as an artist. When I started on this journey in the world of comics, I sought out as many Black creators in the industry I could find. I wanted to find my kin, my tribe. I was searching for community. Throughout my career, I’ve met plenty of amazing artists and writers of color. More than a few have not only become colleagues, but friends as well.

I wanted to celebrate those who came before me, those who walked with me, and those who were inspired to follow the path that had been laid before us.

I also wanted to silence the naysayers who said that something like this couldn’t be done. I wanted to show the ones who bemoaned loudly about a project like this not existing, but did nothing to bring thing something like this to fruition.

I think that after 10 volumes, with well over 1000 pages of content, I achieved my goal. I found my village, and that village became a nation.

The Blaxis is real and fully formed.

4 Pages 16 Bars: A Visual Mixtape is the dream of All-Negro Comics realized. It’s the longest-running showcase of comics celebrating independent works from creators of color. It’s anthology of great comics, a portable of gallery of fantastic illustrators, and an educational tome on the presence of the Black experience in comics. It’s local. It’s international. It’s a movement. It’s the Cypher.

We still have 24 hours left in the campaign.

Enter the final Cypher by backing 4 Pages 16 Bars: A Visual Mixtape Vol. 10 - Unbelievable on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4-pages-16-bars/4-pages-16-bars-a-visual-mixtape-vol-10-unbelievable

08/13/2025

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5493&oly_enc_id=4246I7899612D3Y
Fyi!!!!

Westchester Book Festival!!! Inaugural launch this fall!! Details coming soon!! :-)

The inaugural festival, chaired by W.W. Norton VP John Glusman, will be held on November 8 in Katonah, N.Y., featuring such authors as Geraldine Brooks, Bill McKibben, and David Grann. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit local libraries.

08/12/2025

BOOM!!!

My personal and organizational mission statement!! What the Movement lives by!!

08/12/2025

Truth!!! Message!!!

08/12/2025

Support our sister-sesh Serena Wills!! Check out the latest episode!!

Blessings and Happy Monday. Join me today on the Indie Soup Media Network channel on YouTube for another segment of, Literary Artistry at 5pm EST! Today's topic is, "Poetry in the Pandemic." The poems are soul stirring, from deep within my spirit and was part of my healing journey. Go to the live video option on the channel and you will see my segment.

You don't want to miss it! Hope to see you then!

https://youtube.com/?si=0aVgG0tQAWqiYAus

08/12/2025

Philly, stand up!!

Here we go again!! 📣 🥹Uncle Bobbie’s is hosting a 3-part Fall Writing Workshop Series for local writers.

The goal of this workshop is to create a supportive space for writers to collaborate, share, or simply focus on their craft.

Click the link in the bio for more info!!

08/11/2025

Fyi!!! Spread the word!!

🖤 Black Lit Weekend is happening this week!

From August 14–17 in Newark, NJ, the 4th annual gathering brings together Black booksellers, authors, and industry pros for a powerful weekend of connection, growth, and celebration. 📚✨

Register now: https://www.fultonstreet918.com/products/subscriptions/black-lit-weekend

08/11/2025

This is sad!!! :'-(

Thomas “Taiwo” Joseph DuVall, a prominent Black Arts Movement leader, percussionist, died on March 30, 2025.

08/11/2025

Fyi!!!

Support African Voices Magazine!!!!

Our Summer 2025 digital issue honors our friend and sister in the arts Maitefa Angaza. It is also filled with great poems and short stories. You can download a copy via Gumroad for free (type zero) or make a donation. We're grateful to artist Jimmy James Greene for the wonderful front cover portrait celebrating Maitefa.

https://africanvoices.gumroad.com/l/summer2025

08/11/2025

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