Pitches wanted (food, Black diaspora) | $350 to $750 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE LAND, FOOD, AND FREEDOM JOURNAL

Deadline: 4 August 2025

The Land, Food, and Freedom Journal is now accepting pitches and submissions for its third issue, centering Black food sovereignty and liberation. We want to hear from growers, stewards, students, teachers, city folks, country kin, disabled, working-class, formerly incarcerated, trans, cis, and gender-nonconforming storytellers and artists who identify within the Black diaspora.

We’re seeking stories and visuals that nourish us. Pieces we can dig into together as we root ourselves in love for our people and the planet as we journey to design systems that nourish us.

We welcome essays, poetry, prose, art, visuals, playlists, multimedia pieces, research, case studies, and more. Honorarium rates range from $350 to $750.

While submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, to be considered for the third issue, please submit by Monday, August 4. We are deeply grateful for your energy and support.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://www.landfoodfreedom.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Land, Food, and Freedom Journal is an interdisciplinary publication that curates conversations about Black food sovereignty, land justice, and art. It features profiles, essays, photography, and artwork exploring topics such as agriculture, community activism, and cultural expression. The journal aims to serve as a platform for Black farmers, scholars, artists, and activists to share knowledge and perspectives that advance Black food sovereignty and liberation. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.

• Review the submission guidelines here.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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