Don't miss Dr. Malika Booker in Austin! FREE RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitar... Dr. Malika Booker is a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her poem "Libation," published in Poetry Review won The Forward Prize for Best Single Poem.

It's Friday! Check out "Imitation is the Highest Flattery" by Friday Feature, Rakaya Fetuga, in Torch Magazine: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-rakaya-fetuga #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #fiction

🔥 It's. That. Time! 🔥 Amplify Torch Literary Arts during Amplify Austin for a chance to win PRIZES! Details: amplifyatx.org/organizations/torch-literary-arts Add #lovetitos in your donation comments, and Tito's Handmade Vodka will add $25 to support Torch! #amplifyaustin @ilivehereigivehere

Throwback to 2024 and Writers Across the Diaspora featuring Nithy Kasa and FELISPEAKS. Join us for Writers Across the Diaspora 2026 featuring Dr. Malika Booker, Feb. 19th, 7 p.m. at the Carver Museum! RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitar...

Registration is open for this in-person community workshop with Dr. Malika Booker! Date: Friday, Feb. 20 Time: 6 pm Location: ACC Highland, Austin, TX Details: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/workshop-mapping-for-memories-with-dr-malika-booker 🔥🔥🔥

It's Friday! Check out "candy’s cameo [new york, 1975]" by Friday Feature, Samantha Lamont Adams, in Torch Magazine: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-samantha-lamont-adams #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #poetry

Join us for the Writers Across the Diaspora Reading in Austin featuring Dr. Malika Booker! Date: February 19 Time: Doors 6:30 pm / Reading 7 pm Location: George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702 RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/wadmalikabooker/

Throwback to 2025 and the Torch Turn Up Open Mic at @dawaheals!

Announcing Torch Magazine's February 2026 Feature, Unoma Azuah! Read new poems along with an interview: torchliteraryarts.org/post/february-feature-unoma-azuah

Announcing the 2026 Writers Across the Diaspora feature, Dr. Malika Booker! This multi-event program is presented in partnership with Torch Literary Arts, Texas State University English Department, The Wittliff Collections, and the Carver Museum. Visit torchliteraryarts.org/events for details.

Over 500 writers from around the world are registered for the Torch Writing Circle! The Torch Writing Circle is a virtual space for adult BIPOC womxn to come together twice a month, write alongside each other, and build a creative community. Learn more and register at TorchLiteraryArts.org/events

It's Friday! Check out "Poetry by Dead Men" an excerpt from a screenplay by Friday Feature, Allie Morgan, in Torch Magazine online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-allie-morgan #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #screenplay

Announcing Torch Literary Arts' Spring 2026 Season! Save the dates and join us for readings, workshops, and more with Black women writers from across the diaspora in celebration of Torch's 20th anniversary year! ✨️🎉🙌🏽🌈🖤📚💐✨️ Details: torchliteraryarts.org/events

Torch is excited to announce transitions within the board and extend our immense gratitude to retiring board treasurer, Candace Lopez. Changing roles within our board are directors Dana Weekes - Treasurer, and Rachel E. Winston - Secretary. Learn more at TorchLiteraryArts.org/news

Throwback to 2024 and the Wildfire Reading Series at Resistencia featuring Icess Fernández Rojas, author of The Opposite of Breathing is Cement. #torchliteraryarts #throwbackthursday

It's Friday! Check out "GIRLHOOD IN AN AGE OF SUPERWOMEN" by Friday Feature, Chennelle Channer, in Torch Magazine online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-chennelle-channer #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #poetry

Throwback to Torch and BookPeople present the launch of "Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore" by historian Dr. Ashley D. Farmer, moderated by Dr. Ashanté Reese. 11/3/25, BookPeople, ATX. Watch the full video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsDi...

Anna Julia Cooper was an author, educator, and activist. Born into slavery, Cooper earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1884 and a master's degree in mathematics in 1887. Her book, "A Voice from the South by a Black Woman of the South" was published in 1892.

It's Friday! Check out "But That's a Long, Long Time Ago" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, Idza Luhumyo, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-idza-luhumyo #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #CNF

It's Friday! Check out "Numerical" by Friday Feature, Nina Oteria, online in Torch Magazine at TorchLiteraryArts.org. Read Now: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-nina-oteria #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #poetry

Announcing Torch Magazine's January 2026 Feature, Fabienne Josaphat! Visit TorchLiteraryArts.org to read an excerpt from her novel Kingdom of No Tomorrow along with an interview. Read Now: lnkd.in/gcDCX7wn #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #fiction

In 2026, Torch Literary Arts celebrates 20 years of supporting and amplifying Black women writers across the diaspora. Join us for a yearlong celebration in word and fellowship! Follow @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social and subscribe to our newsletter at TorchLiteraryArts.org

Welcome to Torch Tuesdays, where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2025 and an excerpt from "Happy Land" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Read More: torchliteraryarts.org/post/may-2025-feature-dolen-perkins-valdez

We can't do this work alone. Before we wrap up 2025, we want to send a BIG THANK YOU to our 2025 Community Partners! Our events were brighter, bolder, and made a bigger impact for Black women writers and all lovers of literature because of your support. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

🔥 Join the Torch Team! 🔥 Info at: torchliteraryarts.org/employment

Dear Torch Community, In 2025, we launched our Community Impact Member program. To show our appreciation, all founding CIMs will have their names proudly displayed at the Torch Center! It's not too late to add your name to Torch Center! Become a CIM: torchliteraryarts.org/donate

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a bright new year! 💫

It's Friday! Check out "Victoria Island Blues" by Friday Feature, Mofiyinfoluwa O. in Torch Magazine: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-mofiyinfoluwa-o #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #nonfiction

Throwback to Kelly Harris-DeBerry speaking on the importance of Torch's archive during Tending the Flame: 19 Years of Torch Literary Arts, recorded August 2025. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=j8kfCKRovl4&t=1749s

Announcing Torch Magazine's 2025 Visual Artist, Nitashia Johnson! Visit Torch Magazine online to view the gallery, watch Johnson's video "Conflict," and read an interview with the artist: torchliteraryarts.org/post/2025-torch-visual-artist-nitashia-johnson #torchliteraryarts #visualart

It's Friday! Check out "saint handyman" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, a. adenike phillips, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-a-adenike-phillips

Throwback to 2025! Here are a few photos from Torch events and of our features. All of this and so much more made a lasting impact on our vibrant community. Thank YOU for being part of the literary magic. 💫 More great stories and good times in 2026!

Thank you for all of your support during #GivingTuesday. Your decision to donate to Torch Literary Arts means so much to us! 🥳 WE RAISED $5,593!!!! 🥳 While we didn't reach our $7,000 goal, there's still time to donate through the end of the year! Donate: torchliteraryarts.org/donate

Dorothy West was an American novelist, short-story writer, and magazine editor. Her first story was published at the age of fourteen, in the Boston Post. Her first novel, The Living Is Easy, was published in 1948. Her second novel, The Wedding, was published in 1995. #wednesdaywisdom✨

We're getting closer to our #GivingTuesday goal! Make a donation and share why you love Torch in the comments. 🔥Give what you can: torchliteraryarts.org/donate Thank you to our amazing community near and far, who have already donated! This work is possible because of your support.

That's right! See your name at the Torch Center! 🔥Donate: torchliteraryarts.org/donate *Donation must be received by December 31, 2025, to be displayed.

Today is the day! #GivingTuesday 🔥Give like you mean it. 🔥Give like you want Black women to win. 🔥Give like you want Torch to thrive. 🔥Give like you love literature for all! ❤️Donate: torchliteraryarts.org/donate

Announcing Torch Magazine's December 2025 Feature, Nandi Comer! Read new poems and an interview online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/december-2025-feature-nandi-comer 🔥🔥🔥

Thousands of companies worldwide use the Benevity platform to make employee giving easier and more impactful. If your workplace doesn't have a Benevity profile, there are other ways to get involved. Details: torchliteraryarts.org/so/2aPgeVLQD?languageTag=en&cid=cf839906-6b56-4a46-aab4-bcab8a6ef3b3

Shopping for a special gift? Want to treat yourself? Small Business Saturday is a great time to shop small and make a big impact. Shop Torch's Bookshop page, and 10% of your purchase will go directly to Torch Literary Arts: bookshop.org/shop/torchliteraryarts

Torch is Black 24/7, 365! This Black Friday, show up and support Black women writers. Support Torch Literary Arts! Donate: torchliteraryarts.org/donate But don't take our word for it. 🗣Hear what people are saying about Torch.

During this season of gratitude, we are most grateful for you. Thank you for being part of the Torch community. Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday season. ✨✨✨

Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. #wednesdaywisdom✨ #torchliteraryarts

We're just 10 days away from Giving Tuesday, and the support is rolling in! Give: torchliteraryarts.org/donate With the help of a match and individual donors, we've raised $700 of our $7,000 goal! BONUS - Give $100 or more, and your name will be proudly displayed in the NEW Torch Center!

It's Friday! Check out "Pennies" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, Leslie T. Grover. Read online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-leslie-t-grover #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #fiction

Save the date to support Torch Literary Arts on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd. You can also give NOW to make sure you don't miss it! ✨Give Today: torchliteraryarts.org/donate

Save the Date! Join Torch Literary Arts on December 2nd to raise $7,000 to support and amplify Black women writers across the diaspora. ✨ Give: torchliteraryarts.org/donate

Torch Magazine is open to submissions from Black women writers. Selected submissions will receive $150 and be showcased in our Friday Feature. Submit: torchliteraryarts.org/torchmagazine 🔥

Watch Torch creative nonfiction fellow Starr Davis read at the 2025 Torch Fellows Reading at the Carver Museum.

It's Friday! Check out "God Whispers on Leyland Drive" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, Mecca M. Miles, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-mecca-m-miles #torchliteraryarts #torchmagazine #poetry