African and Black Diaspora Journal

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Martin L. Boston. His visionary leadership transformed our journal and left a lasting impact on our community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

We are seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief to build on the legacy of Dr. Boston and drive the journal. The role will begin in early 2026 and the term of office is five years in the first instance. Apply or share. Details below: think.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recruit… #AfricanDiaspora

We are seeking to appoint up to two additional Associate Editors who will amplify our visibility across geographical and cultural contexts. The roles will begin in early 2026 and the term of office is three years in the first instance. Details below: think.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recruit…

Looking for where to publish the paper you presented at the recent @aswadiaspora conference? African and Black Diaspora @ABD_Journal welcomes submissions from ASWAD delegates – read about how to submit at spr.ly/60167XpKA

Check out Omotayo Jemiluyi's review of Ronald B. Neal's powerful book: Beyond Death and Jail: Anti-Blackness, Black Masculinity, and the Demonic Imagination. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of race, masculinity, and power...! 🔗doi.org/10.1080/175286…

#NewPublicationAlert Ehassan Hanif and Mohsen Hanif reexamine the role of magic and the exotic in #GloriaNaylor's novel Mama Day, emphasising their socio-political significance. They explore how magic confronts trauma and facilitates healing. 👇🏿👇🏿 doi.org/10.1080/175286…

Our journal was represented at the just ended European Conference on African Studies! We joined a panel on publishing aimed at early career researchers, sharing tips on getting published in academic journals. #ECAS2025 #AcademicPublishing

#NewPublication Francisco Quinteiro Pires looks into the complex dynamics of enslaved subjectivities in Cuba and Brazil through the autobiographies of Juan Francisco Manzano and Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua. #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1080/175286…

🌍✨ If you're exploring the African and Black diaspora, we want your voices in our journal this conference season. Share your insights and join a vibrant community of thinkers. Submit your work today! 🔗 More Info: #aims-and-scope" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/journals/rabd2…

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Join us in welcoming our new and refreshed Editorial Board at African and Black Diaspora! They're ready to drive the journal forward, deepening our understanding of African descent experiences worldwide. #editorial-board" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/journals/rabd2…

🌍 Calling all researchers! Whether you study the Atlantic African Diaspora, the Middle Passage, or the "New" African Diaspora, we want your insights on peoples of African descent. Submit to our journal now - where theory meets history and empirical depth. 📚 #AfricanDiaspora

📚 Join the conversation and amplify diverse perspectives. Your journey into the diaspora starts here! #AcademicTwitter #CulturalInsight

✨ Discover groundbreaking research and powerful stories shaping the global narrative. #DiasporaStudies #ReadNow

Discover African and Black Diaspora, a peer-reviewed international journal that deepens our understanding of the global African experience. We publish works that are theoretically rich, historically informed, and empirically grounded. tandfonline.com/action/showAxa…

Got a bold idea for a special issue? We're calling for proposals to Guest Edit on topics relating to African diaspora studies on power dynamics, gender, race, and social identity. Dive into the heart of knowledge production with us! More info here: #aims-and-scope" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/journals/rabd2…

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨 Submit your papers now! Don't miss out. Details below... 📄✨

Just over a week left to put in your submissions for this exciting special issue!

@ABD_Journal invites submissions for a special issue on the Parables novels by Octavia E. Butler. Papers on histofuturism, Black feminism & more are welcomed. Submit your abstract by 1 April: spr.ly/60190tGOt @JasmineHWade