Celebrating 15 years of Torch Literary Arts and the future of Black women writers. Photo L-R: E.J. Antonio, Hallie Hobson, Tayari Jones...

Angel C. Dye is a poet, scholar of African American Literature, and the author of BREATHE (Central Square Press ‘21). She is from...

Elizabeth de Souza is a writer and curator with a special focus on the arts emerging from the African diaspora. She is particularly...

Called an "honest and authentic voice" by Tressie McMillan Cotton, Shayla Lawson kicks off Torch Literary Arts' relaunch as our inaugural...

Edythe Rodriguez is a Philly-based poet who studied Africology and creative writing at Temple University. She loves neo-soul, battle rap,...

Torch Literary Arts is accepting submissions for Friday Features. WHAT WE PUBLISH Torch Literary Arts seeks original creative work by...

Torch Literary Arts joins Vuka / Impact Hub in Austin, TX. In the fall of 2021, Torch Literary Arts received a full sponsorship from Vuka...

Photo: Jeff Swensen / Getty With so many organizations doing incredible work, we at Torch Literary Arts are thankful to be included on...

Photo by Cindy Elizabeth Dear Friends, Welcome to Torch Literary Arts! I founded TORCH in 2006 with the goal of creating a space reserved...

The grant, made possible by Future Front Texas provides a gift of unrestricted funds and professional support. Based in different cities...

New Website, New Publishing Model, New Programs, and More! For over 15 years, Torch Literary Arts has provided a space for Black women...