AV Summer/Fall 2026

Poetry lovers worldwide can treasure our special poetry issue celebrating the mastery of language and art to communicate unspoken truths. Poetry editor Lora René Tucker shares her inspiration for spearheading the issue: "we can proudly publish this issue that celebrates the culture of 'The Open Mic' and the love and resilience of the people of African diaspora."

Wrapped in love and resilience, the issue offerings include "Sweet Boys" by Natasha Rivera; "Why We Don't Like Our Hair Wet" by Kim D. Brandon; "eintou for mamas of black suns (sons)" by JP Howard; "A Zuihitsu On Burying Mother For Malik Izaak" by Cheryl Boyce Taylor and "Immaculate Intimacy" by Chip Williford. Ashely Awesum Crawford's work graces our front cover and Clay Tunica-El, our back cover artist, powerfully expresses the power of Black love as a timeless force that binds us. The 52-page digital issue is available in print version by visiting www.africanvoices.com.