The Black Zine Fair presents...

Black Joy Archive

How does Black joy survive and thrive in uncertain times? In this workshop, we’ll reflect on what Black joy means now and how it will carry us into the future. Together, we'll engage in writing, creative exercises, and collage-making to explore how joy has historically served as a vital force in Black communities, even amidst struggle. Through the process of creating a collective zine using a risograph machine, we will reflect on the significance of Black joy in shaping our past, present, and future. Participants will leave with a zine and a deeper understanding of how joy functions as an essential mechanism for resilience and cultural survival.

Meet the workshop facilitator

zoë pulley (b.1993) is a designer and maker who utilizes stuff to surface the seemingly ordinary stories of Black folks through mixed media, typography, and audio. She defines “stuff” as artifacts both physical and nonphysical that may be relegated as unimportant to some—as merely stuff. She earned a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015, an MFA in graphic design from Rhode Island School of Design in 2023 was an Artist-In-Residence at The Studio Museum In Harlem 2023–24.

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!

Safety precautions for airborne viruses

The Black Zine Fair is a masked fair. All event attendees, exhibitors, workshop facilitators, and staff are expected to wear a high quality KN95 or N95 mask at all times inside the venue to protect each other from airborne viruses. Masks will be provided. We expect you to test regularly/serially leading up until the event. If you test positive or have any symptoms, we ask that you refrain from attending the fair.

Accessibility information

Powerhouse Arts, the venue where the Black Zine Fair takes place, is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Restrooms are gender neutral and ADA compliant. A sound-proof quiet room is available.

Community agreement

All event attendees, exhibitors, workshop facilitators, and staff agree to follow the community agreement.

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 to May. Visit our website and instagram to learn more.