Black Diaspora

The soul of Africa resounds from the four corners of the Earth, echoing tales of ancestry, belonging, and dreams. Hear the chorus of voices from the vast African diaspora as they share intimate tales of love, pain, joy, faith, and resilience. Let the pages of this anthology transport you to worlds where myths intertwine with reality, where pain meets healing, and where the spirit of the Motherland refuses to be silenced.Celebrated within are the brilliant winners and finalists of Kinsman Quarterly's inaugural African Diaspora Award. Every work is a testament to the unbreakable bond that stretches across oceans, tying every Afro descendant to their roots. Featuring works in alphabetical order from Bello Abdullahi, Margaret Ajakaiye, Elizabeth Best, Tiara Imani Blain, Carmen Brady-Bronston, Nike Campbell, Odette Cortes, Charmaine Denison-George, Monique Franz, Sophia Obianamma Gabriel, Yakhare Gueye, Akin Jeje, Veripuami Nandee Kangumine, Kay Lopez, Hadija Mude, Nicole Negron, Blessing Odunyemi, Jody T. Pratt, Quiana, Jana Ross, Abdulrazaq Salihu, Jon Jon Stefan, and Jonathan Chibuike Ukah.