Blavity
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Unknown, but appears loose
Pay for submissions? Unsure, but it seems that they do not pay
Ebony
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Formal process unknown, Editors are “very rude and condescending” in the pitching process.
Pay for submissions? Appears to be highly unreliable. The publication has been accused of delaying payment hundreds of days (even under contract) and potential bias when paying Black writers. See hashtag #EbonyOwes
For Harriet
Bylines?: Unknown
Editorial Process: Unknown
Pay for submissions? Unknown
Huffington Post/BlackVoices
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Unknown
Pay for submissions? Widely known to not reimburse freelance writers
Madame Noire
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Unclear, but sounds messy
Pay for submissions? Reportedly has been around $80 per feature
Read this thread for a look into their editorial processes.
Read this writer’s experience for more insight.
SevenScribes
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Very positive reviews of the process
Pay for submissions? Yes, known to pay promptly
VerySmartBrothas
Bylines?: Yes
Editorial Process: Straightforward submission process. Minimal editorializing.
Pay for submissions? Yes. $30-$60
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