04/11/2020
Alafia (Peace) I am Khafre K. Abif, AIDS Activist and I have been thriving with HIV for 31 years. I have a forthcoming anthology, Cornbread, Fish and Collard Greens: Prayers, Poems & Affirmations for People Living with HIV/AIDS was released in early September 2013 and Sistah's Speak in September 2017
Call for Submissions: Sistah’s’ Speak Volume II
A Sistah’s’ Speak is the working title for a collection of non-fiction stories, of women living with HIV/AIDS. This project seeks to create a space for women to share their stories in their own voice sharing with an opens heart as a vehicle for chronicling your lives. The goal of this project is to empower, supports the soul and uplifts the spirit of women people living with HIV/AIDS.I believe we must tell our own stories. I know that words have power. This collection offers you the opportunity to speak your peace, providing a voice and allow other women to learn and identify with your challenges, obstacles, victories and triumphs.
As you are reading this it is quite possible that you know someone living with HIV/AIDS all of those who still haven’t disclosed to their mother, father, sister/brother or even their faith community. What place to they go to as a source of support and inspiration?
Editor: Khafre K. Abif
Submit to: speaksistahs@gmail.com
Please include bio on separate document
Deadline: Submissions will be accepted through May 15, 2020
Guidelines:
Submissions from woman living with HIV/AIDS
There are no themes, no restrictions.
On a separate sheet, include Name, Email, Phone Number, and Title(s).
Please include identifying information. This can happen if we meet our submission deadline. Please don’t wait until the deadline. I am editing each submission as they come in. Please let me hear from you.