ISSUE 24: Mayor Tekesha Martinez

Dear Readers,

Spring has sprung, and in honor of National Poetry Month, Intellectual Ink Magazine is thrilled to present our latest issue, POETRY IN MOTION an in-depth recap of the celebration honoring the first black mayor of Hagerstown. Write news conversations with author and founder of Written In Melanin LLC, C.M. Lockhart, and Poet Phoenix Kabali. In this edition, we feature the works of talented writers and poets who have shared their unique perspectives on life, society, and everything in between. From compelling essays to stirring poetry, our contributors have offered their best literary creations that are sure to captivate your imagination.

As always, Intellectual Ink Magazine will continue to be a source of inspiration and a platform for emerging writers, creatives, and entrepreneurs of color to share their unique visions with the world.

We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy!