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In the pantheon of Black poetry, there are names everyone knows, Langston, Nikki, Maya. But beneath the surface, in the...
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By Julia Press Simmons In times of war—be it global conflict, cultural upheaval, or political madness—the easiest thing to lose...
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We talk a lot about self-care, but not enough about how guilty we feel when we actually try to practice...
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A Romantic Short Story by RiglenM The neighborhood had always been quiet. Far enough from the city bustle to not...
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On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, over 250,000 enslaved Black people in...
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E. Lynn Harris’s Invisible Life is a deeply personal and groundbreaking novel that explores sexuality, identity, and love through the...
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Every successful entrepreneur has faced failure. The difference? It didn’t stop them. Instead of being crushed by setbacks, they saw...
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Too often, the mainstream narrative fails to capture the full breadth of Black fatherhood. But here at Intellectual Ink Magazine,...
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Contemporary Flash Fiction By Braheim Gibbs Isaiah looked down at the tiny bundle half-asleep in the cot. His baby son,...
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Short reads for romance lovers, mystery chasers, and anyone who needs a little Black joy right now Some weekends are...
