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Submission Information
Thank you for your interest in writing for Black Woman and Child magazine. Black Woman and Child is committed to providing pregnancy and parenting information strongly rooted in the traditional spoken word wisdom and undeniable spirit of African mothers. From health and wellness, breastfeeding, discipline and relationships to fashion, travel, spirituality and rituals, our readers love BWAC because the content fits their needs and interests and the products and services therein are marketed directly to them.
Recent features
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Mothering and the Movement – Reproductive Rights Activism
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Milk: Are We Blactose Intolerant?
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Your Plus-Sized Pregnancy
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Immigration and Mother-Daughter Relationships
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Inter-racial Adoptions and Your Views
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On the Frontlines: African-Centered Schools
We welcome unsolicited articles. Talk to us about what you want to do. Whether you want to share a birth story, research a specific topic of interest or share the work you are doing, we can help you bring that story to life!
Deadlines: Deadlines for general submissions are as follows:
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Spring 2008: February 4
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Summer 2008: May 5
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Fall 2008: August 4
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Winter 2009: November 3
Editorial Calendar 2008
(broad themes -- suggestions for specific features are welcomed)
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Spring 2008 Healthy Planet, Healthy Families |
Summer 2008 Travel: Global Voices |
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Fall 2008 Education: Back-to-School |
Winter 2009 Holidays: Culture and Celebrations |
General Submissions: Please send a query for your story idea to bwac (at) nubeing.com or mail to Black Woman and Child, P.O. Box 47045, 300 Borough Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1P 4P0 CANADA.
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We do accept unsolicited article submissions via internet or by mail. However, we receive a large volume of material and may not always be able to reply to each individual. We will definitely contact you if your article is going to be used!
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For general submissions, please submit articles of 750 to 1500 words. For featured articles, word count will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, generally in the area of 2000-2500 words. Publication of any article is not guaranteed. We also reserve the right to edit articles for space and clarity - we will always make the effort to show the writer the final draft prior to publication.
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Send a typewritten, double-spaced manuscript. Please include a cover letter with date, name address and telephone number as well as a short biography and photograph. Writers will receive credit at the end of a published article.
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Send hard-copy submissions on 8.5x11" white paper (it makes things so much easier to read!).
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Photos must be accompanied by a photo credit (who took the photo?) as well as names and contact information for any individuals appearing in the photo for publication purposes. High-contrast 4x6" or larger colour and black-and-white photos are accepted.
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We accept electronic files in PC-compatible Text-Only format. Please make sure your electronic files are VIRUS FREE! Sending us a virus just does not make a good impression! We also accept PC-compatible 3.5" diskettes or CDs via mail.
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Please do not send articles already used or submitted elsewhere.
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Keep a copy of your article. If you would like your manuscript or diskette returned, please send a SASE (self-addressed-stamped-envelope).
What's On?
Population Control: Common Sense? Or New World White Supremacy?
"Some people are always looking for someone to blame. In times of economic or employment crisis, they blame the immigrants – people like us. In today’s environmental crisis, they blame overpopulation – of people like us. They don’t blame the excessive lifestyle of Western waste."