CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
History is being made and Gen Zers are living directly in its footpath. As the historians of this time, we're giving you this platform to share your experiences during one of the most impactful eras, ever! It is not only responsible but imperative that you document this history as it is happening so that, later, you can not only reflect on it but hopefully, learn, teach and evolve from it.
Submissions are always being considered. It's easy! Submit your best written work in your genre, or take a risk and write in another one! We'll review it and determine whether it is publish-worthy. We'll notify you if it is. We won't if it's not. Easy.
Submissions are always being considered. It's easy! Submit your best written work in your genre, or take a risk and write in another one! We'll review it and determine whether it is publish-worthy. We'll notify you if it is. We won't if it's not. Easy.
Category: SOCIAL & CULTURAL EQUITY
Call #1: You Can Right Your Story!
The socially conscious song, "Wake Up Everybody," by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, is a battle cry for change in the '70s against the same deviances of its time. It's disconcerting that the song is relevant even more so in 2020 against the deviances of our time. Ironically, John Legend did a remix of the same song in 2010. His message then was no different than theirs was in 1975.
But even in the midst of anger, the makings of change must begin to show up. And if you're not the navigator, good, bad, right or wrong, change will manifest itself, one way or another. The question is, will you orchestrate it? Or will it dictate to you?
Click the links above to listen to both songs and compare what you hear between the two. They both plead to young people that you're "the ones who are coming up. The world is in [YOUR] hands." After you listen, make a list of some calls to action that teens can make now, then create prose, poetry, a film, a movie, etc., to reveal how you intend to right the story of 2020 and move forward.
But even in the midst of anger, the makings of change must begin to show up. And if you're not the navigator, good, bad, right or wrong, change will manifest itself, one way or another. The question is, will you orchestrate it? Or will it dictate to you?
Click the links above to listen to both songs and compare what you hear between the two. They both plead to young people that you're "the ones who are coming up. The world is in [YOUR] hands." After you listen, make a list of some calls to action that teens can make now, then create prose, poetry, a film, a movie, etc., to reveal how you intend to right the story of 2020 and move forward.
Call #2: I Still Can't Breathe!
If all the ills in the world are making you angry, you have a right to be. You are not out of line to feel anger about all the bitterness nor are you out of line if you react to it. It is as natural and necessary an emotion as joy, and you are entitled to it—especially, when there appears to be no end in sight; no light at the end of any tunnel. And after the anger, hurt and sadness comes the aftershock.
But when the aftershock wears off, dissension, division and disdain seeps in and tries to suffocate the world even more. With words, in any genre, create your truth and your light.
But when the aftershock wears off, dissension, division and disdain seeps in and tries to suffocate the world even more. With words, in any genre, create your truth and your light.
Call #3: Coming Out, Your Stories
❤🧡💛💚💙💜Coming out is a precarious process. The uncertainty is simultaneously exhausting and exhilarating. But love is a beautiful thing. Period. So you would think that this important and necessary process is an easy task.
Not so fast. Some coming out experiences can be difficult to hear while others can be heart-warming and inspiring. Nevertheless, hearing the stories of others can either take the sting out of the bite or add a sigh to the relief, and either way, we can draw inspiration. With courage, in any genre, make us laugh, cry, sigh or hug.
Not so fast. Some coming out experiences can be difficult to hear while others can be heart-warming and inspiring. Nevertheless, hearing the stories of others can either take the sting out of the bite or add a sigh to the relief, and either way, we can draw inspiration. With courage, in any genre, make us laugh, cry, sigh or hug.