The Black Zine Fair presents...

Portal Opening: Coast2Coast Zine Exchange

East coast meets west with this collaboration between the LA Black Zine Fest and NYC’s fair. Join us for a virtual zine reading event organized by Zines4Queers. Sign up to read here!

Meet the curator

Zines4Queers is a queer Black zine collective that is part publisher, press, and distro composed of co-founders Irie Ingenue and Ndeye Oumou Sylla.

At Z4Q, we believe deeply in uplifting fellow marginalized voices through DIY publishing, as well as inspiring any and everyone to realize that they too can be a zinester. Zines serve not only as a platform for expression but also as a revolutionary act of queering the publishing industry.

As hosts of the inaugural LA Black Zine Fest, we intend to continue to produce events and spaces that cultivate creativity and contribute to the thriving zine community. Our mission is to empower individuals to share their unique stories and perspectives, amplifying diverse voices and challenging mainstream narratives. Join us in reshaping the cultural landscape, one zine at a time.

Make a donation

The Black Zine Fair is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. We suggest a donation between $5-20 depending on your financial ability. We encourage established professionals and people with intergenerational wealth/savings to consider donating more or becoming sustaining members.

The fair is organized by Sojourners for Justice Press co-directors Neta Bomani and Mariame Kaba. We’re committed to creating a free platform for Black zine makers who otherwise wouldn’t have access to zine/art/book fairs and festivals. We rely primarily on individual donors to fund and sustain our work. Thank you for your support!

Accessibility information

Zoom, the online video conferencing platform where virtual workshops for the Black Zine Fair take place, will include live captioning and scheduled breaks.

Learn more

The Black Zine Fair is a celebration of all things Black and independent publishing in New York City! We invite Black exhibitors and educators to gather, trade or sell zines, and exchange knowledge surrounding zine-making, publishing, and do-it-yourself culture. The fair takes place virtually and in-person from April 13 to May 11. Visit our website and instagram to learn more.