By Shanai Williams Loved.I want to be loved.At times I feel so far from it.And I say “at times” because I don’t want to put the wrong phrases into the universe.Because it feels like no matter how many times I writeAnd sayAnd preach that I am loved,In whispers or shouts,…
By Samantha Arriozola 2021 My jaw locked when we kissed, and he massaged the sides of my face like we had done this before. We laughed like an old couple having a silly time together, a summer montage moment in the movie where the light is warm and the orgasms…
by Ivory Elizabeth “Joyful Echos” is a captivating short film that captures the enchanting world of three young Black girls reveling in the beauty of childhood. As these spirited young souls engage in exuberant games, the film beautifully highlights the pure joy that defines their carefree existence. In a world…
Join writer Zaynab Ahmed for a journey through culture, belief, and romance in her poem, "Cherry Picking."
The Literary Purveyor is looking for freelancers to help produce content that is meaningful and impactful, accepting pitches covering a variety of topics, including faith, culture, lifestyle, identity, wellness, fashion, home decor, and politics presented as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photo essay, and short film. Ideas for submissions in all mediums,…
Meet Sacra, a Togolese man with dreams of making it in the American Heartland.
A bitter taste an after taste He wants me to swallow He holds my mouth open with Popsicle sticks Over and over he examines it
Impression management is a requisite to performing on the social stage of life. To possess a keen sense of style provides the ability to wield power across settings by keeping an impeccable image. Author John T. Molloy asserted the importance of dressing for success in his books of similar name,…
I restore the spirit of me
At twelve a woman whispered in my ear and told me caterpillars don't always become butterflies. It's dependent upon their environment and food, sometimes they become moths. The first crime performed against me decided my fate.
Azia Armstead
Margery Hannah
Samantha Arriozola
Shondella Umeh
Shanai Williams
Ivory Elizabeth
Zaynab Ahmed
Michelle Parker