Pitches wanted (Black working class, politics, culture) | ~20 to 30 cents per word
Added 2025-09-06 04:10:54 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: GRASSROOTS THINKING
Grassroots Thinking is always looking for pitches of stories that matter to the Black working class. They seek articles that explain news, politics, and culture through reportage, analysis, commentary, interviews, and essays with an anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist perspective, and they are especially interested in pitches from Black writers. Contributors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, including first-time writers. Accepted pieces should be persuasive, well-written, and grounded in historical and material analysis, with preferred formats ranging from explainers and profiles to research-based essays, cultural criticism, and satire. The publication pays $200 to $300 per 1,000 words.
Send pitches to editors@grassrootsthinking.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.grassrootsthinking.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Grassroots Thinking is a media platform rooted in Black radical traditions that publishes essays, commentary, and political analysis for the Black working class. It covers topics such as history, labor, culture, politics, environment, and liberation movements—featuring voices from organizers, thinkers, and community scholars. The publication fosters radical dialogue and builds community knowledge by centering transformative perspectives that challenge oppressive systems. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Politics, History, Labor, Culture, Race, International, Economy, Environment
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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