SUPPORT BLACK WRITERS.

Lampblack is a volunteer-led community of Black writers.

In 2020, we organized under the banner of racial equity and community action to address many of the challenges that Black writers face today. We use our platform not only to continue conversations about inequity but also to create economic and educational support for our community through direct aid and our other programs. But we can’t do this alone.

Since 2020, we have:

• Published over 60 Black writers

• Provided monetary aid to over 100 Black writers

• Hosted free summer workshops and events

• Welcomed 64 black writers to share their work at literary events

• Offered an online platform to readers and writers of Black literature

• Crafted a free zine for us

We resist the limitations of traditional publishing routes that fail to fully represent the multitude of voices and experiences that reflect Black culture. Our work speaks truth to power, gives life, and brings joy. Help us publish more invigorating prose and poetry by donating to our 2026 campaign. This year our goal is to raise $25,000. Your support will ensure that we publish our sixth magazine issue, provide direct aid to Black writers, and cover labor and administrative costs.

Help us sustain our work. Click the link below to support our mission.