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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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!

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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...

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Associate Editor needed for African and Black Diaspora

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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.

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

📄 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...

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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...

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

#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...

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🌍✨ 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

🎉 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...

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🌍 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🌍✨ 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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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Browse the latest articles and research from African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🔍 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🚀 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

🚀 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.

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

🚀 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

📜 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...

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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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🌍✨ 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.

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

💡 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🌍✨ 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. 💡✍🏿

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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

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Dr. Yolande Bouka @yolandebouka.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

💡 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

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

If you work on the African diaspora, migration, transnationalism, racialisation and the experience of Black people and people of African descent, consider submitting your research for publication in our journal. #africandiaspora #transnationalism Submit here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/rab...

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Jeff Manuel @jeffmanuel.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

🚨Job alert: My department is hiring a *TT* position in African Diaspora/Afro-Caribbean/Afro-Latin American History 3/3 load, union faculty, affordable metro area (St. Louis, but in Illinois) I'm not on the committee, but happy to answer questions Please share widely! 🗃️ www.siue.edu/employment/c...

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African and Black Diaspora Journal @abdjournal.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🌍 Exciting News! 🌟 African and Black Diaspora Journal is now soaring on Bluesky! ✨ We’re thrilled to connect, share, and engage with you on all things African and Black Diaspora studies, culture, & scholarship.💡 Follow us and join the dialogue, we can’t wait to interact with you! 🚀💛 #NewBeginnings

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