We’re delighted to welcome Dr H. Sharif Williams as Editor-in-Chief and Prof Éric Tsimi as Editor. We’re also pleased to welcome Dr @kudavan.bsky.social and Dr Shelene Gomes as Associate Editors, joining Dr Amanda Joyce Hall and Dr. @thabanisere.bsky.social. Join us in welcoming our expanded team!

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_recru... #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_recru...

Associate Editor needed for African and Black Diaspora

Associate Editor needed for African and Black Diaspora

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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.

📄 In this new paper, Christopher Ndubuizu calls for more equitable policies arguing despite the 1965 Immigration Act, Black African immigrants in the U.S. face reinforced racial hierarchies. They're 20% more likely to be detained/deported, despite being just 8% of migrants. doi.org/10.1080/1752...

Navigating blackness: the interrelatedness of immigration policy and U.S. racial politics among Black African immigrants

The Black African immigrant population has increased significantly since the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which abolished national quotas. Despite the liberalization of A...

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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 in the 21st Century! 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1752...

Beyond Death and Jail: Anti-Blackness, Black Masculinity, and the Demonic Imagination

Published in African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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#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 in the narrative confronts trauma and facilitates healing. 👇🏿👇🏿 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1752...

The politics of magical realism in Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day

Gloria Naylor (1950–2016), an African-American writer, champions love and cultural memory as essential tools for fostering peace and harmony within Black communities. By intertwining psychological ...

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Our journal was represented at the just ended European Conference on African Studies! We joined the panel on publishing for early career researchers, sharing essential tips on getting published in academic books and 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/10.1080/1752...

From bondage to personhood: autobiographical discourses of freedom from Cuba and Brazil

This article compares the autobiographies of Juan Francisco Manzano, an urban slave born in Cuba, and Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua, a Black Muslim African who was enslaved and brought to Brazil after th...

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🌍✨ Calling all scholars! 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: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab... #CallForPapers

🎉 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. Check out the latest updates here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab...

Learn about African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal

Learn about African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal aims & scope, editorial board, journal metrics and more.

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🌍 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 #Research #SubmitNow

🌍✨ Discover the rich tapestry of African and Black Diaspora in our journal! Explore vibrant cultures, groundbreaking research, and powerful stories. Join the conversation and amplify diverse perspectives. #ABDJournal #BlackExcellence #DiasporaStudies

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. www.tandfonline.com/action/showA...

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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: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab...

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Learn about African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal aims & scope, editorial board, journal metrics and more.

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

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🚀 Call for Special Issue Submissions! 🚀 Explore the prophetic world of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. We're seeking research articles and creative works for a special issue.! #CFP #Abstracts

Just over a week left to submit your papers for this exciting special issue. Hurry!! #CFP #Abstracts

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🚀 Call for Special Issue Submissions! 🚀 Explore the prophetic world of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. We're seeking research articles and creative works for a special issue.! #CFP #Abstracts

🔍 Interested in Guest Editing a Special Issue for African and Black Diaspora? ✅ Submit your proposal via the link below which you can also use to learn more about our rigorous review process and aims: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab... 📩 Email @martinboston.bsky.social if you have any questions

🚀 Call for Special Issue Submissions! 🚀 Explore the prophetic world of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. We're seeking research articles and creative works for a special issue.! #CFP #Abstracts

🚀 Call for Submissions! 🚀 Explore the prophetic world of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. We're seeking research articles and creative works for a special issue.

🚀 Big news! Our rebrand is here with a bold new cover design! 🎨✨ Explore groundbreaking research wrapped in vibrant art. Check it out and share your thoughts! #AfricanDiaspora #FreshLook #AcademicArtistry

🔍 Interested in Guest Editing a Special Issue for African and Black Diaspora? ✅ Submit your proposal via the link below which you can also use to learn more about our rigorous review process and aims: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab... 📩 Email our Editor-in-Chief if you have any questions.

African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal

Research on the African diaspora, human migration, transnationalism, racialization, and the experiences of Black people and people of African descent.

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📜 Rooted in history, focused on the future. African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal examines the past and present to inspire transformative change. 🌍 Read here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab...

African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal

Research on the African diaspora, human migration, transnationalism, racialization, and the experiences of Black people and people of African descent.

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🌍✨ Happy New Year from the African and Black Diaspora Journal! ✨🌍 As we step into this new chapter, we wish you all a joyful, fulfilling, and productive year ahead. Let's continue celebrating and advancing the richness of African and Black Diaspora scholarship together.

💡 Pro-tip for submitting to African and Black Diaspora: align your work with our commitment to deep, comparative studies on the lived experiences of African descent worldwide. Power, race, gender & knowledge among others are key themes! 🔑 #AcademicPublishing #ReadBeforeSubmit

🌍✨ A HUGE thank you to everyone who’s followed us over the past few days! We’re thrilled to have you here, connecting with our vibrant, creative, and impactful community. Your support fuels the dialogue and storytelling that drives our mission forward. 💡✍🏿

Wishing all scholars of Black and African Diaspora Studies a powerful and productive week! 💪🏾 Keep refining those manuscripts—your brilliance is needed, and we're ready to receive your groundbreaking work. Let's keep pushing forward! ✍🏾📚 #DiasporaStudies #ScholarGoals

Happy Friday! Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful weekend ahead. Whether you're diving into new research, catching up on reading, or taking a well-deserved break, we hope it's a productive and relaxing time. Stay inspired! 📝📚 #ResearchCommunity #AcademicTwitter

Come work with me! I am recruiting a PhD student who wants to work at the intersection of Afrofeminist Thought and International Relations. www.queensu.ca/research/res...

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#QueensuResearch | Queen's researcher Yolande Bouka, Canada Research Chair in Afrofeminist Thought and Political Transformation

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💡 Pro-tip for submitting to African and Black Diaspora: align your work with our commitment to deep, comparative studies on the lived experiences of African descent worldwide. Power, race, gender & knowledge are key themes! 🔑 #AcademicPublishing #ReadBeforeSubmit